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Friends pupils take top prizes in poetry contest
Matthew Patterson and Brendan Corr who collected highly commended certificates

FRIENDS School recently took part in the 'Cavan Crystal/Windows Publications 16th Annual Student Poetry Competition.'

There were over 1,400 entries from all over Ireland and Michael Wilkinson's poem 'Babel' was the prize winning entry in the senior category while Matthew Patterson of Year 10 and Brendan Corr of year 9 both collected highly commended certificates in their age group.

Michael, a year 14 pupil, was awarded a cash prize along with a Cavan Crystal goblet. His poem has been published as part of a series of posters highlighting the winning entries.

 

Michael Wilkinson whose poem 'Babel' was the winner
Matthew Patterson and Brendan Corr who collected highly commended certificates

Michael Wilkinson whose poem 'Babel' was the winner

Ulster Star
27/06/2008