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AMANDA DAWSON SPONSOR: LIMERICK CITY COMMUNITY RADIO My name is Amanda Dawson and I am 24-years-old. I am from Penneywell in Limerick city. I went to school in Presentation Primary School and Coláiste Nano Nagle Secondary. Following this, I studied Business Studies with Travel and Tourism Management for four years in TUS. Throughout the course I discovered how much I wanted to travel and just after my exams I flew to Australia where I lived and travelled for two years. Although I loved my time in Australia and the experience it gave me, it really clarified for me that there is no place like home.
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ANNA BURKE SPONSOR: HYROX LIMERICK Anna, a 25-year-old primary school teacher from Monaleen, currently resides in Mungret. Having spent five years studying at Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Anna graduated with both a Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Education. She is currently working as a Special Education Teacher in a mainstream primary school in Limerick. An avid runner, Anna has completed multiple half marathons and enjoys participating in Hyrox classes and competitions and playing ladies football with her club Monaleen GAA. Anna loves to travel and explore new places whenever she gets the chance. Recently, she raised over €1,000 for Epilepsy Ireland, a cause which is close to her heart.
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ANNA LEONARD SPONSOR: DAVE CLARKE’S BAR Anna is a 26-year-old professional Irish dancer who has graduated with a BA in Irish Dance from UL. She is currently in her final semester studying a Professional Master of Education in both P.E. and Music. Anna plays the flute, bodhrán and céilí drums and is also a teaching assistant for Scoil Uí Nualláin, an Irish Dance school based in various locations across Limerick city and county. She is the P.R.O and an executive committee member of her local rugby club Bruff R.F.C. and is also a player on the senior women's team when she is not out injured!
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CAOILIN CROWLEY SPONSOR: WILD ORCHARD My name is Caoilin, I’m 25, and from the beautiful village of Adare. I graduated from UL and now work locally in learning and development. I’m a social butterfly who thrives on connection, good company, and a good laugh. Music has been my lifelong love — I’ve been singing and playing piano since the age of 4 and now perform with Limerick Youth Choir. I also enjoy staying active and recently completed the Great Limerick Run Half Marathon. I’ve always loved the Rose of Tralee and I’m so excited to be taking part in this fabulous celebration of Irish women!