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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 13 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Laura Jo Callaghan - Sponsor: PV’s LongfordHailing from Mullinalaghta, Laura Jo Callaghan has had a prolific career in music travelling the world at land and at sea. From Africa to Australia and over 40 states of America she has performed extensively as a multi-instrumentalist for ten years. Laura is currently completing an integrated masters in Mechanical Engineering and is in receipt of an Academic Bursary from Fort Wayne Metals in Castlebar, Mayo where she is currently completing a nine month internship. Alongside her academic passions, Laura is receiving great recognition in her song writing with success winning Hot-press Magazine & IBI Wildcard Award 2023.
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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 13 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Nia Gallagher - Sponsor: Backstage TheatreTwenty-one year old Nia Gallagher is from Drumlish and she is a marketing student and content creator. Her interests include fashion, social media and GAA. She is a huge advocate for mental health. Her creative talents were nurtured through her involvement with Longford’s impressive Backstage Theatre. Nia says her home town of Drumlish and her parents have been her biggest supporters and they are always encouraging her to pursue her dreams and keep her grounded. She would love the opportunity to represent Longford at the International Rose of Tralee and to showcase what an amazing county it truly is.
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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 13 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Mary Sheridan - Sponsor: Longford Rugby ClubMary Sheridan is twenty years old and she is from Firmount, a small rural area outside the historic north Longford village of Ballinalee. She grew up with her parents and two brothers. She is in the second year of her bachelor of Civil Law and Criminology in Maynooth University and when she finishes her undergrad she plans on sitting her Kings Inn exams and training as a Barrister. A huge rugby fan, Mary has played for the Longford ladies rugby team since June 2018. She plays tin whistle, bodhrán and banjo and is a member of her university drama society.
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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 13 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Grace Kenny - Sponsor: Lir Analytical Ltd Twenty-five years old Grace Kenny hails from Killoe. She studied primary teaching in Maynooth University and she has been working in St Audoen’s National School, Dublin 8 since 2020 where she teaches the very enthusiastic Senior Infants. She recently graduated from her Masters of Education, research in action, in Maynooth University. Grace is currently a volunteer with Longford based charity Cian’s Kennels, set up in 2020 in memory of the late Cian Neary, and helps run the social media accounts. She is also a lover of music and the arts and she never leaves it too long between seeing shows!