PHOTOS: Meet The Kerry Rose 2017 Contestants (Part 1)

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The Kerry Rose 2017 selection night takes place in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel tomorrow night. Here’s 12 of the 24 ladies vying to succeed Danielle O’Sullivan (for the other 12 contestants click here)

ALANNAH KISSANE

ALANNAH KISSANE SPONSORED BY TRANTS PHARMACY

Alannah Kissane is a student teacher in Mary Immaculate College Thurles campus, studying a B.A in education in Irish and business.

She is currently 19 and has a very keen interest in Irish music and dance and is a music teacher and volunteers with Lixnaw comhaltas.

She loves everything traditional and She enjoys the company of others and since a very young age she has been so interested in the arts and at present she is a community cast member with Siamsa Tíre in Tralee.

Recently, she has been selected to be part of Comhaltas Traditional Youth Orchestra of Ireland. She is also a member of a three-piece traditional band called Léarscáil in which they cater for weddings and other occasions.

AMY LYNCH

AMY LYNCH SPONSORED BY PAMELA SCOTT

Amy lynch is a 23 year old person with down syndrome who is in her 3rd year in the Institute of Technology Tralee in skills for life course.

This includes Fetac art, cookery, gym work and circuits. When she was younger, Amy, was involved in ballet, stage school has a great passion for music and dance. Amy is a huge fan of Nathan Carter and has seen him play in the INEC in Killarney.

She was also involved in the Special Olympics. In her spare time, Amy loves going to the cinema and enjoys any good show in Siamsa Tíre and performed there in a show recently singing, dancing and acting.

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AOIFE O LEARY

AOIFE O LEARY SPONSORED BY BONS SECOURS HOSPITAL TRALEE

Aoife has just finished her third year of college, studying Public Health in UCC. Aoife is currently completing her work placement in the Quality and Risk Department of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee.

She was born in the Bronx, New York and returned to Castleisland with her parents and brothers when she was 8-months old. She returned to her roots for Summer 2016 to work in Walt Disney World’s Resort, Orlando, Florida.

The 21-year old has spent many years volunteering as a KDYS youth leader, for which she won a Garda Youth Achievement Award in 2012. Going to the gym and socializing with friends are Aoife’s favourite things to do.

ASHE SPILLANE

ASHE SPILLANE SPONSORED BY BALLYSEEDY HOME & GARDEN

Ashe is a freelance makeup artist from Tralee who also works for Bare Minerals. After completing her course, Ashe travelled to Australia where she won competitions for her special effects makeup.

The 25 year old is an advocate for Cystic Fibrosis and continues to fundraise for services helping CF patients like her. Ashe enjoys family time and her hobbies include cooking, travelling and fashion, which won her best-dressed young racer at the Listowel races last year.

In her spare time Ashe works on her blog showcasing different makeup looks and discussing all things beauty and fashion. Ashe believes in positive thinking and empowerment for all moments in life.

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BONNIE PERCIVAL

BONNIE PERCIVAL SPONSORED BY SOUTH POLE INN

Bonnie works in the Sanctuary Spa and clinic in Tralee as a beauty therapist.

Before turning to beauty the 25 year old grew up working in her family run bar/restaurant the South Pole Inn, in west Kerry, Annascaul.

As a big history buff she felt quite at ease, as this was once home to our very own Antarctic hero Tom Crean.

She has been involved in numerous fundraising events in Annascaul for local charities and her interests and hobbies include things like reading and drawing.

She is a fond animal lover and enjoys nothing more than walking her very own loyal companion along the beautiful beaches of the Kerry coast.

BREDA O MAHONY

BREDA O MAHONY SPONSORED BY SAPPHIRE SIGNS

Breda, 27, hails from Rathmore and is working as a lecturer in St. Angela’s College Sligo, having previously been a post-primary teacher in Dublin. She graduated with a BE.d in Home Economics and Religious Education.

Breda then went on to complete a MSc in Food, Health and Nutrition from UCD and is currently looking at avenues regarding a PhD.

She enjoys travelling; her escapades include volunteering in Nepal and Ethiopia. Outside of the culinary world, Breda endeavours to stay active.

She has completed a number of half marathons, the Sea to Summit adventure race and is participating in this year’s Ring of Kerry.

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CAROL LANE

CAROL LANE SPONSORED BY O REILLY MONUMENTALS CASTLEISLAND

Carol Lane is 21 years old from Castleisland. She has recently finished her studies at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, and the newly qualified primary school teacher will graduate in October.

During her time in Mary I, Carol found a passion for working with those who have special educational needs and volunteered on a mentoring programme for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The 21 year old also enjoys travelling and spent last summer in Orlando, Florida, working in an Irish restaurant at Disneyworld.

Carol hopes to travel to many more countries in the future to experience different cultures before returning to education and completing a Masters in Special Education.

CATHERINE MCKIVERGAN

CATHERINE MCKIVERGAN SPONSORED BY STRETFORD END BAR CAUSEWAY

Catherine studies Early Years and Childhood Studies in University College Cork.

The 20 year old has a love for children and looking after them and bringing a smile to people’s faces. Catherine has been a member of many stage schools since a young age and has passion for performing.

She also enjoys spending time with friends and families and attending matches in which her brother plays in. She is planning on completing a skydive for charity during the summer for the CARI foundation, even though she’s afraid of heights.

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CATHERINE RAHILLY

CATHERINE RAHILLY SPONSORED BY KIERAS GROOMING BOUTIQUE

Catherine has just completed her M.Ed for geography and religion teaching in UCC. The 23 year old is a qualified healthcare assistant working part time in a nursing home. She is also employed in her local pub as a bar tender.

Catherine has a keen interest in GAA and football where she played with her local team for many years. The Lixnaw girl also enjoys running, taking part in local marathons and one day hopes to run the Cork City marathon.

CLÍONA DALY

CLÍONA DALY SPONSORED BY JOS SKIN & BEAUTY

Cliona is a graduate of University College Cork and Trinity College Dublin and has been working as a secondary teacher since 2014. The 24 year old from Firies is passionate about everything Irish.

As well as being a múinteoir Gaeilge she is an accomplished traditional musician and dancer, having competed both nationally and internationally.

She has dedicated much time to promoting the Irish language and culture through her work with Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann and Coláiste Chorca Dhuibhne.

Among her greatest achievements and experiences she would list her work with the Chernobyl Children’s Trust in 2016 when she travelled to Belarus to work in orphanages for severely disabled children and adolescents.

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EMMA O GORMAN

EMMA O GORMAN SPONSORED BY FEALYS THE ABBEY GRILL ABBEYDORNEY

A Tralee native, the 18-year-old student is studying Beauty Therapy in The Kerry College of Further Education with a focus on studying massage in her second year. She is now a qualified Beauty and Complementary Therapist.

A core belief of hers is to mind yourself, to value yourself and to take care of your mental health. Emma has an interest in History and current affairs. She describes herself as smart witty and very loving. Growing up in Tralee she always dreamed of taking part in the Kerry Rose Selection.

JACINTA MULVIHILL

JACINTA MULVIHILL SPONSORED BY JERRY O CONNORS PHARMACY

Jacinta is an 18 year old from Listowel and has completed one year in college studying to become an equestrian instructor for people with special needs. Jacinta has a great passion and interest in horses.

During the months October to March each Sunday she enjoys hunting on horses in the local countryside. Besides horse riding she enjoys the outdoors and going for walks.

For the other 12 contestants click here

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