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Áine Moore sponsored by Tullamore Agri I’m 28 and I’m from Mountbolus. I’m a primary school teacher working in special education and I am in the final stages of Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy. I am living in Dublin at the moment and teaching in Dunboyne. I have a huge interest in psychology and holistic health and I am trained in both Breathwork and Reiki. When I’m not working or studying, I enjoy going to pilates and yoga or reading. I am so excited for selection night and really enjoyed meeting all of the girls!
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Rachel Gallagher sponsored by Nakid by Sharon Leavy My name is Rachel Gallagher and I come from the town of Tullamore. I am 19 years old and currently completing a level 5 qualification in Art and Design. I have a real passion for art and fashion and hope to head to TUD in September to study Fashion Business and Retail. I work part time as a beautician in Nakid in Tullamore. I’ve worked there for two years now and love it more and more every day. Not only do I get to do what I love, I also have the pleasure of meeting so many new people within and outside of the community. If I am not painting people’s faces or analysing the latest edition of Vogue, I love to help out with charities such as Pieta House and The Irish Cancer Society, two organizations very close to my heart.
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Ciara Stynes sponsored by Surface Magic I am 21 years of age. I am from the little village of Rhode. I have just finished up my social care degree where I studied in TUS Athlone for 3 years. I am also a barber part time. My hope is to work in the area of social care before taking some time to travel around Europe and other parts of the world. I have always had a passion for music but particularly traditional music. My great-grandfather inspired me to learn the tin whistle from a young age after hearing him play. I swiftly took a liking and began learning concertina as well. Special thanks to my sponsor Surface Magic.
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Jane Lowry sponsored by Lumcloon Energy I am 22. I live in Kilcormac and come from a family of six. I work in Lumcloon Energy in Tullamore. I love to travel, spending time in Asia, Australia and the US. I recently spent three months working and living in London as part of my honours degree in Early Childhood Care and Education. I have danced in the World Irish Dancing Championship three times. I bring my learnings from my degree into my everyday life by volunteering with my local club Kilcormac/Killoughey who I have played with since I was six. I previously represented my club playing with Offaly and during my studies I played with TUS Athlone and captained the side throughout the 2023/2024 season. I currently coach the KK U8 camogie team. I am also a Female Liaison Officer with the KK U16 and U18 Ladies Football Teams.