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KILKENNY REPORTER 23 03 2011
Brilliant young students show a touch of class BY AISLING HURLEY
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Aimee Glynn (6), complete with builder’s helmet, signing the visitors book.
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Mayor Martin Brett presents Nicholas Mullins (7), St John’s Junior School with his certificate.
Mayor Brett with Phil Curran, Junior Achievement volunteer, Kilkenny County Council, Denise Power, Junior Achievement, Ailish Hogan, teacher, and students Pics: Pat Moore
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