CELTIC Tiger cubs proved their claws were sharp enough to scratch through the veil of Irish affluence that might otherwise blind them to the realities of life in poorer countries when they showed off their entries to the Our World Children’s Media Awards.

SOME are too young to go to the corner shop by themselves but that didn’t stop the entrants to a unique schools’ competition exploring the wide world to examine some weighty global issues.

THE next generation of Irish media stars will have a chance to showcase their talents in a competition aimed at giving children a better understanding of the developing world.