Édaein O’Connell Selected As New Kerry Rose At Siamsa Tíre

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The new Kerry Rose, Édaein O’ Connell.

SALLY Ann Leahy finally gave up the Kerry Rose title she has held since 2019 tonight, as the lady who will represent the county at the festival this year was announced  at Siamsa Tíre.

After an entertaining selection night and much deliberation from the judges — Ger Carmody, Bríd McElligott and Sheila Lawlor — Édaein O’Connell was announced as Kerry Rose 2022 by host Daithi Ó Sé.

Édaein O’ Connell hails from Glenderry, near Listowel. Born and bred in the north Kerry area, she was schooled at both Dromclough National School and the Presentation Convent Secondary School in Listowel town. At 17, she attended NUIG in Galway city to study Civil Law.

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After this, she completed a higher diploma in Business Studies at the same institution and a masters in digital marketing from DIT in Dublin city.

She planned on seeking out a career in just social media management, but when fast food chain McDonalds swiped caramel sundaes from its menu, she happened upon a career in journalism.

Writing on everything from fashion to travel to pop culture, she has written for the likes of the Irish Independent, the Sunday Times Style Magazine, Metro UK and more.

In her spare time, she is an avid reader and a keen singer, having won two All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil titles back in the day.

For photos from the night, click here

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