Wexford student takes home national award with creative poster design

Kate Smith from Coláiste an Átha in Kilmuckridge received the National Poster Award at the Rubbish Film Festival. Her poster design was created for the short film Oblivious to It All, developed in partnership with Wexford County Council. Her work was selected from entries across the country and praised for originality and a strong connection to the film’s theme. Wexford County Council Cathaoirleach Joe Sullivan presented the special award. Coláiste an Átha principal Elizabeth Martin praised Kate for capturing the essence of the film and highlighted her involvement in the school’s art team, including a literacy mural project. Martin also congratulated the TY filmmaking team and noted Kate’s promising future in creative arts. The festival promotes creativity, sustainability, and youth filmmaking.

"Taking home the award was Kate Smith from Coláiste an Átha, Kilmuckridge for her poster design for the short film, Oblivious to It All, a project developed in partnership with Wexford County Council. Kate's work stood out among entries from across the country and was praised for its originality and strong connection to the film's theme. Kate was recently presented the special award by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Joe Sullivan."

"Principal of Coláiste an Átha, Elizabeth Martin praised Kate for capturing the essence of the film, making her a standout winner in the competitive category. "Kate is no stranger to artistic achievement. "She is a valued member of her school's art team, which recently completed this year's school's literacy mural - a vibrant and meaningful project aimed at promoting reading and creativity within the community," Elizabeth said."

"She further congratulated all members of the Coláiste an Átha TY filmmaking team whose creativity shone during the process. "They have ensured that the success of our school in the competition has continued into 2026. "We are very proud for her and of her here in Coláiste an Átha. With this latest achievement, Kate is certainly a young artist to watch, and her future in the creative arts looks bright," Elizabeth added."

"The Rubbish Film Festival, which celebrates creativity, sustainability, and youth filmmaking, aims to highlight the importance of artistic expression combined with environmental awareness."

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