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03 Apr 2026

Meet the 24 ladies hoping to be named the new Kilkenny Rose

Who will be the new Kilkenny Rose - following in the footsteps of Lisa O'Rourke?

MICHELLE DONNELLY - PETALS AND BLOOMS

Michelle Donnelly is 24 years old and she is currently studying to be a psychiatric nurse.
“I’ve played camogie my whole life for Thomastown, alongside my sisters, cousins and friends,” she says.
“I’ve been Irish dancing since the age of four and I would love to open my own dance school in the future.
‘My work placements in the hospital has thought me a lot about myself and how I love working with new people and providing the best care for each individual.
“I love socialising with my friends and family I am so excited and grateful to be apart of the Kilkenny Rose this year.”

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