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Sat 05 May 2004Portraits of the young artistsOn the Town: Some of the most talented and creative children received congratulations from the President, Mrs McAleese, in Dublin this week."We are looking at the future," she said. "We are in the company of the very, very, very best in our country. Gosh! That makes you feel very proud." The President was addressing hundreds of young people who attended the prize-giving ceremony of the 50th Texaco Children's Art Competition.