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04 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?

EMMA BROOKS - PETRONELLA

Emma is from Graignamanagh. She’s an English and History teacher, and honoured to be sponsored by Petronella, Kilkenny.
“I have taken a gap year this year to fulfil a lifelong dream of travelling around Europe. I love reading and books, and have recently set up a bookclub called ‘Na Cailíní Leabhar’ for fellow booklovers in Kilkenny. I am also incredibly passionate about music. I am the lead singer of a band called ‘Brooklon’ alongside my very talented cousin and two younger brothers.”

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