By Dan Walsh
The world famous Rose of Tralee contest takes place tonight (Monday) and tomorrow night (Tuesday) and viewing is available from 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
The Wexford Rose, Cliona O’Leary (26), from Boolavogue, is the last of 18 Roses on stage with Daithí Ó Sé tonight (Monday) and the whole county will be cheering for her.
Cliona was crowned winner from 22 contestants at Ashtown Park Hotel, Gorey, recently and represents Wexford in the Rose of Tralee celebrations.
Daughter of Eugene and Siobhan O’Leary, Cliona has gone back to college to study for a degree in agriculture in SETU and is Wexford’s representative on the National Council of Macra na Feirme.
She is overjoyed at having been chosen as the Wexford Rose having had a lifelong interest in the competition and travelled to Tralee many times to enjoy the event.
Cliona is sponsored by Tommy Williamson Farming and Landscaping Supplies Templescoby, Enniscorthy where she is a former employee.
We all wish Cliona O’Leary the best of luck in this year’s Rose of Tralee.
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