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The results are in: your 2025 Laois Rose has been crowned!
MC Ollie Turner made the announcement, and the room was met with cheers and applause.
Katelyn Cummins has been announced as this year's Laois Rose.
Hailing from an agricultural background, Katelyn lives in the Kilkenny countryside on a dairy farm in Ballyouskill.
Her agricultural roots grow deep, with Katelyn currently elected as the Chairperson of North Kilkenny Macra for 2024 to 2025.
Rose Escorts Barry, Ronan, Davie and Steven, proudly escorted the Roses up to the stage.
Cullohill's Sinead Dowd, Laois Rose 2023-2025, proudly handed over the sash.
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Pictured: Katelyn Cummins- sponsored by Alpha Drives LTD
Current International Rose of Tralee, New Zealand Rose Keely O'Grady, was in attendance and full of support and praise for this year's Laois Rose entrants.
The Laois Rose Selection Night is taking place in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise on Friday, April 18, when 17 entrants have been interviewed on stage by Ollie Turner, cheered on by their supporters in the audience.
Katelyn will take part in the televised International Rose of Tralee in Kerry this August.
Pictured: 2025 Laois Rose, Katelyn Cummins
The Leinster Express / Laois Live is the proud Media Sponsor for the Laois Rose Selection.
For more on the lead up to the Laois Rose selection night, keep an eye on the Leinster Express website!
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