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

Caption: 'World Designer of the Year' winners at the Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard pictured with Fr Simon Cadam and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern during last Friday's homecoming reception Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: 'World Designer of the Year' winners at the Junk Kouture World Final in Abu Dhabi Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard pictured with Fr Simon Cadam and Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern during last Friday's homecoming reception Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard pictured with Ryan Plunkett, Cnoc Mhuire Granard principal Pauline McBrien, teacher and Junk Kouture mentor Charmaine Hetherton and James Carroll at last Friday's homecoming Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Joshua Osabuehien and Solomon Eduard pictured with Ryan Plunkett, Cnoc Mhuire Granard principal Pauline McBrien, teacher and Junk Kouture mentor Charmaine Hetherton and James Carroll at last Friday's homecoming Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: David and Joshua Osabuehien, Solomon and William Eduard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: David and Joshua Osabuehien, Solomon and William Eduard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Joshua Osabuehien, Sylvia and Solomon Eduard during last Friday's exciting homecoming reception at Cnoc Mhuire, Granard for the Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Joshua Osabuehien, Sylvia and Solomon Eduard during last Friday's exciting homecoming reception at Cnoc Mhuire, Granard for the Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year' winners Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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