The pen proves mightier than the pencil at the Texaco Children’s Art Competition

As one of the longest running and most well-known competitions in Ireland, the Texaco Children’s Art Competition is always a huge draw.

This year, out of the thousands who applied, the top prize went to 18-year-old Frances Treanor from Monaghan. Her prize-winning work, a self-portrait completed in black ballpoint pen, won the senior 16-18 age category of the contest.

“When I was told I had won, I was so shocked. I never thought it would happen,” said Frances.