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TARA TREACY - O’KELLY FEED MILLS LTD Tara is 28 and from Skeoughvosteen. She works in shopper marketing, a role she’s passionate about, especially the creative element of bringing campaigns to life in store. “For the past eight years, I have been an active scuba diver and a proud member of the Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club. Diving is very special to me as it is something shared with my dad and uncles, making it a real family passion. It has also taught me valuable life skills such as staying calm under pressure,” sahe says. “Farming has always been a big part of my life and has given me a deep love of animals and the countryside. I also enjoy keeping active through CrossFit and Hyrox.”
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KERRYANN DWYER - VALLEY OF ROSES Kerryann is 22 and studying nursing, with hopes of becoming a travel nurse and getting the chance to work in places like Africa, Peru, and other developing countries, before eventually specialising as a forensic nurse.“I’m currently a healthcare assistant in Drakelands nursing home. I’ve always had a love for travel and new experiences I spent a summer working at Fernwood cove summer camp in America, volunteered in Tanzania at 21, and have travelled some of Europe.”
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ÉABHA PURCELL - P BERGIN & SONS Éabha is 21 and from Callan. She’s an electrical apprentice.“I love being outdoors, especially water sports, skiing, and mountain climbing. I’m a social person who enjoys meeting new people. I’m passionate about travelling, spending time with family and friends, and giving back to my community. I’m raising money for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland by taking on a skydive challenge. I come from a hardworking family who’ve taught me to be independent, honest, and always give my best.”
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NIAMH THORNTON - LITTLE MISCHIEF MONTESSORI & DAY CARE Niamh Thornton is 23 and she is from Mooncoin. “I have a strong passion for farming and I really enjoy jiving in my free time,” she says.“I also love traditional music and I am a sean nós dancer, having danced since I was four years old. I have competed in competitions for both sean nós and set dancing, which has deepened my love for Irish culture. “I am currently working in childcare with a lovely family just outside Kilkenny, where I care for their two children, and I am a caring and responsible person.”