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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO MEET ALL THE HOPEFULSAnnabelle Scott - sponsored by Grove HomeI am 21 years old, from Tullamore, and have lived in Clara for the past 6 years. I am a final year Psychology and Sociology student at the University of Galway and will pursue a Masters in Primary Education in September 2025. I am passionate about music - I play the guitar and sing both for personal enjoyment and to teach young children. I have also been involved in my University’s Trad Society have played music in group sessions. I enjoy spending time with my wonderful friends and am lucky to have been able to travel overseas with some of them in the past year and look forward to planned adventures with them this summer.
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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO MEET ALL THE HOPEFULSSophie Clancy - sponsored by RSM Plumbing My name is Sophie, I’m 22 years old, from Edenderry. I am a passionate Early Years Educator and absolutely love my job. I am a former boxer, and proudly hold two gold Leinster medals and a silver Irish medal. In November 2023, I was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, but I’m facing this challenge with all my strength and determination. Outside of work and health battles, I enjoy traveling and cherish quality time spent with family and friends. Despite the hurdles life has thrown my way, I remain positive, resilient, and continue to try inspire those around me with perseverance and love for life.
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Joanne Cushen sponsored by Dan & Molly's Hi, my name is Joanne and I’m from Ballyboy. I’m 20 and currently studying Sports Science and Exercise Physiology at TUS Midlands, with plans to move into Sports Therapy and eventually an MSc in Physiotherapy. I work part-time with Offaly Sports Partnership, running school and inclusion programs for kids. I’m a newly qualified Orthopedic Sports Massage Therapist and hope to open my own clinic soon. I play camogie for Drumcullen, coach strength and conditioning with Kinnitty Camogie, and coach U12s and Mothers & Others with Kilcormac Killoughey LGFA. Sport has always been a huge part of my life. Recently, I ran 48km in December and raised over €3,000 for the Irish Heart Foundation in memory of my late uncle. I’m passionate about helping people move better and making a real impact in my community.
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Nicole Heffernan - sponsored by Newtown Homes I’m 24 years old and live in the little village of Killeigh, just outside Tullamore. I’m a teacher by profession, continuing on with a Masters in the University of Limerick this coming September. Sport has always been a huge part of my life. I play both camogie and football, and I love the community, determination, and ‘craic’ that comes with being part of a team. A recent highlight of mine was travelling through Asia. Family & friends means almost everything to me. I come from a close and supportive family who have always encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone - the Offaly Rose selection being one of them