In Singui Japan, 48 of the Worlds top international pastry chefs from five-star hotels and restaurants were competing for the coveted title of world Champion. But it was a lad from Co. Galway who left them all with egg on their faces. Richard McCabe from Beaghmore, Caherlistrane, the outsider, - an Irishman against la crème de la crème of the patisserie and desert making fraternity walked of with the first prize of a Lexus car and two tickets for a round the world trip with American Airlines. The magnificent Silver trophy awarded to him was given pride of place in the in shop street Galway where Richard perfected his trade.