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Skydivers and Students: A Weekend of Awesome in Ireland!

Hold onto your hats, folks! Skydivers are soaring high in the USA, while Irish students are making waves in sustainability! 🌍✈️

This Saturday, October 5, marks the beginning of the FAI World Championships in Beaufort, North Carolina, where over 300 skydivers from around the globe are set to compete. Athletes who dare to leap from planes will be showcasing their skills in an explosion of color and adrenaline above stunning landscapes in the USA. Talk about a gravity-defying showdown! From precision jumps to artistic displays, these competitors are ready to put on a show that not even the bravest leprechaun would dare to attempt.

Back in Ireland, the competition isn't limited to the skies. A recent study has revealed that Dublin is one of the hardest cities in the world to find a job. Combining the insights from local employment agencies, government labor statistics, and international job boards? Sounds like a recipe for frustration! Amidst the challenges, it’s clear that ambition and adaptability will be key for job seekers navigating the Emerald Isle’s turbulent job market.

Meanwhile, in a more colorful and upbeat twist, the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final showcased an inspiring blend of creativity and sustainability as students from various schools made their mark. A dazzling display of fashion made from recycled materials lit up the RDS, with ten teams being announced as World Finalists. Students showed that when it comes to Mother Earth, it's all about thinking outside the box—or in this case, outside the trash bin!

Three students from Sancta Maria College in Mayo have made it to the prestigious Junk Kouture World Final, impressing judges with their innovative designs. They’re not alone—Westmeath students are also getting in on the action with their imaginative entries like 'Aquacultural' and 'Alpacalypse.' It’s a fantastic reminder that young minds are not just focused on the future—they're shaping it with unique ideas and eco-friendly practices.

Fun fact: Did you know that the FAI World Skydiving Championships is regarded as one of the largest gatherings of skydiving talent? Athletes come from every corner of the world to make their mark! And speaking of making marks, the Junk Kouture initiative empowers young people to think creatively about sustainability while turning trash into fashion treasure. With talent like this on display, the future of both fashion and job opportunities in Ireland is looking up—quite literally!