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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 12 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Alana Coughlan - Sponsor: Legan Sarsfields GAAAlana Coughlan is 21 years old and she comes from a lovely small village called Legan. She is currently working in Center Parcs Longford Forest. In her spare time, Alana loves volunteering and helping others where she can. She enjoys playing the piano, tin whistle, playing Gaelic football with Legan GFMO, helping out backstage with the Legan Bea Masterson Drama Group and she is the Public Relations Officer for both Legan Sarsfields GAA Club and Legan/Ballycloghan Community Games. Alana is really looking forward to Saturday night’s Longford Rose Selection, admitting that entering the Rose of Tralee is something she always wanted to do.
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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 12 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Karen O’Boyle - Sponsor: Coral Leisure LongfordKaren O’Boyle is 20 years old and is studying in ATU Galway, doing a Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching. She is in her second year and loving it. At the weekend she does swimming lessons with kids of all levels in Coral Leisure Longford. She has been doing this for four years now and she derives great satisfaction from seeing each of the kid’s progress. A life highlight is when Karen and her sisters swam 3.9km and raised over €8,000 for three local charities, Cian’s Kennels, the Ollie Cox Injury Fund and Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Karen ran her first Dublin marathon with her Mum in October 2024, describing the experience as one of her sporting highlights.
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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 12 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Trish Gervasoni - Sponsor: Brendan Kelly BandTrish Gervasoni is a 26-year-old aspiring lawyer who’s currently sitting her FE1 exams. When she is not buried in her textbooks, Trish loves spending time with her fur babies namely her dog Bucky, and her two cats, Bella and Rice. Animals have always held a special place in her heart, and they’re her ultimate stress relief after a long day's work and study! Trish is grateful to Brendan Kelly Band for their sponsorship and support. She is looking forward to an exciting Longford Rose Selection on Saturday and hopes it is filled with plenty of fun and good vibes. Trish says, “Here’s to balancing big dreams with a lot of love for the little moments.”
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CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE PROFILES OF ALL 12 LONGFORD ROSE HOPEFULS Lara Frawley - Sponsor: Halo Hair DesignLara Frawley is 24 years old and she is from Ballymahon. Lara recently graduated with a Masters in Law from the University of Galway. Her masters dissertation focused on image based abuse and online safety regulations. Lara is passionate about raising awareness and advocating for victims of digital abuse and promoting safer online spaces. Currently, she is working towards her goal of becoming a solicitor by studying for her FE-1 exams. Outside of her intense studies, Lara enjoys keeping active, grabbing coffee with friends and music.