THERE was a special welcome back for a former colleague in Tralee Credit Union yesterday, when a Rose popped in to say hello.

Síle Reidy from Ballymacelligott is the Luxembourg Rose and she’s already home before the madness of the Festival begins next week.

Sile worked in Tralee Credit Union prior to moving to Luxembourg, where, as part of her degree program after completing her Erasmus in Lille, France, she is employed with Credit Suisse Fund Services as part of her work placement.

She is currently a student at the University of Limerick studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Business majoring in Accounting and Finance so she would fit right in with the team in Ashe Street, who all wished her the best of luck next week.