Tipperary students qualify for competition final with farm safety inspired design

Just three schools in Tipperary have qualified for the regional finals of Junk Kouture, a fashion competition focussing on creating high-end clothes from upcycled junk.

One of the three is Borrisokane Community College, which will be represented by two groups at the competition, which takes place in The Helix, Dublin on Monday, March 9.

In a statement released by the school, they said: "Nine entries were submitted recently and as we congratulate those who will take part in the Final, all students involved are to be commended on their hard work."

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One design by students is 'Danger on the Dairy' by Ella Ryan and Julie Ryan.

The students say the focus on this design is on farm safety and materials used include scrap pieces of bale wrap, meal bags, wire, wool and straw.

The bold shapes and print are designed to stop people in their tracks and make them think about the serious dangers existing in the everyday reality of dairy life.

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'From bottles to blossoms' is the second design to qualify, created by Ciara Maher and Louise Killeen.

This design celebrates the transformative power of sport and its ability to empower lives. The dress is crafted from over 800 Lucozade bottles that have been cut, melted, sprayed, drilled and pinned.

The floral headpiece draws inspiration from Frida Kahlo, whose artwork was deeply influenced by her resilience and perseverance.