There was an electric atmosphere in Cnoc Mhure Granard last Friday as students Solomon Eduard and Joshua Osabuehien and their proud teacher Charmaine Hetherton returned with the 'World Designer of the Year' title from the first ever Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi. Solomon and Joshua's world winning design is called ‘Back to the Future’ and it is made from old shower mats, an old laundry basket, an aerial, car wipers and tubing from an old tractor tyres. Solomon and Joshua were competing against 60 other finalists from Dublin, London, Paris, Milan and New York. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Cnoc Mhuire for last Friday's historic homecoming and she captured this great gallery of photos. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — There was an electric atmosphere in Cnoc Mhure Granard last Friday as students Solomon Eduard and Joshua Osabuehien and their proud teacher Charmaine Hetherton returned with the 'World Designer of the Year' title from the first ever Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi. Solomon and Joshua's world winning design is called ‘Back to the Future’ and it is made from old shower mats, an old laundry basket, an aerial, car wipers and tubing from an old tractor tyres. Solomon and Joshua were competing against 60 other finalists from Dublin, London, Paris, Milan and New York. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was in Cnoc Mhuire for last Friday's historic homecoming and she captured this great gallery of photos. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Longford school rolls out the red carpet for Junk Kouture world title winners

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Published 17th Jan 2023, 21:36 GMT

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Caption: There was great excitement at Cnoc Mhuire Granard last Friday as Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard, the Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners were welcomed back to the school following their success in Abu Dhabi. The duo are pictured with principal Pauline McBrien, teacher and Junk Kouture mentor Charmaine Hetherton and Deputy Principal Sandra Durkin Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard with Darragh Thornton, teacher and Junk Kouture mentor Charmaine Hetherton, and Petrina Mills Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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PICTURES | Longford school rolls out the red carpet for Junk Kouture world title winners

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