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ELAINE KENNEDY SPONSOR: SALESIAN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE From Killeedy, Newcastle West, Elaine (23) is currently teaching Level 5 and 6 Certificate in Agriculture at Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from MTU Tralee in 2023. With many interests including baking, cars, and country music, Elaine is also an active member of West Limerick Macra. Passionate about working with animals, she spends her evenings and weekends caring for livestock. Her long-term goal is to continue the beef enterprise her father has developed over the years. Elaine also aspires to travel, particularly to farming nations like New Zealand, to explore how different agricultural systems operate.
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LEAH MCMAHON SPONSOR: CASTLE CAPITAL I’m Leah, a 29-year-old Limerick native. I graduated from the University of Limerick before I began my career as a financial planner. I am dedicated to making financial education accessible to all and improving gender equity. I am passionate about community, I coach my local U8 Girls’ Gaelic football team, play for my local Mothers & Others team and volunteer with NOVAS. I strive to uplift women in business through my workshop Bláthú. Resilient and ambitious, I believe in creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and representing Limerick’s strength, spirit, and determination as a Rose of Tralee candidate.
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LISA SWEENEY SPONSOR: SINEAD’S BOUTIQUE Lisa Sweeney, at 29-years-old, has had an interesting and varied career to date. She is presently modelling and bookkeeping part time. When not modelling she spends time with Benny, her horse. Her interest in horses comes from her farming background growing up in Castleconnell. After completing her Environmental Management Degree in college, she worked in the haulage industry as a transport manager where she obtained her CE truck licence. She is presently studying her Green Cert in Agriculture and a Thoroughbred industry admin course. She is known for visiting the elderly in her community and looking after their needs.
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MADISON CROSSE SPONSOR: GEMSTARS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS My name is Madison Crosse, I’m 20 and I live in the rural village of Caherline/Caherconlish in the countryside of Co. Limerick. Both of my parents are from Limerick and I’m the youngest of four. I’m currently studying Intellectual Disability Nursing at the University of Limerick. I volunteer with Gemstars School of Performing Arts of which I am a past student. I’m a proud third degree black belt in Taekwondo from Will Power’s Martial Arts Academy. I work as a Healthcare Assistant with Avista while I continue my studies. I’m blessed with my line of work as I’m afforded the opportunity to work with the amazing people we support.