2024 Tipperary roses and team members. Pictures Edel Breen photography
Tara Brady from Ballina has been announced as the 2024 Tipperary Rose.
She was selected at an event in the Anner Hotel in Thurles on Sunday, March 24, hosted by Ollie Turner.
"I am so honoured and overwhelmed to have been selected last night out of a group of remarkable women. I am so proud and excited to represent my community and county as the 2024 Tipperary Rose of Tralee. I hope I do you all proud,” said Ms Brady.
Tara is the daughter of Enda and Anne Brady.
Caption: Tara Brady 2024 Tipperary Rose with father Enda. Picture: Edel Breen photography
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Joint Honours Degree in History and English and is now studying for her Masters Degree in Public History and Cultural Heritage from the University of Limerick.
She is an avid Irish dancer and is training to compete in the 2024 World Irish Dancing Championships in Glasgow next weekend.
Tara is also a member of the all-girl Irish traditional music band Cailíní Lua, which has performed across Ireland and the USA.
The centre coordinator Ciarán O’Connell said:
“We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tara. She was popular amongst everyone, including a massive crowd of supporters from north Tipperary supporting her on the night.
Caption: Tara Brady 2024 Tipperary Rose and the 2022 Tipperary Rose Aisling O'Donovan. Picture: Edel Breen photography
"She was chosen from some amazing young ladies, and we want to wish her the very best of luck. She will have a great year ahead. The night couldn’t have been such a success without our sponsors. We want to make special thanks to the team and management at the Anner Hotel. A massive thank you has to be given to Natashia and the team at Collab Hair, Thurles, Flowers 4 us Thurles and the team who helped out on the day.”
Finally, a thank you to Aisling O'Donovan, the 2022 Tipperary Rose for all her work, passion and dedication she gave to her time as the Tipperary Rose. She made not only herself but her parents, parish and the local community, but the county so proud."
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