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Katie Laffan Wins The Big Break

Extraordinary win for 17 year old Dublin schoolgirl. Katie Laffan has been announced as the winner of The Big Break, presented by Hot Press, and brought to you by ALCATEL ONE TOUCH. The 17 year old schoolgirl, from Walkinstown in Dublin, beat off fierce competition from the four other shortlisted artists, to snap up the coveted first prize. It is a remarkable ... READ MORE

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