Hello! My name is Fiona Weir and I am so honoured to be representing Boston and New England for the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival. I am 23 years old and live in Boston, Massachusetts.
After receiving my Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, I started as a full-time medical/surgical nurse at a public hospital in Boston.
The most rewarding part of my job is when I can sit and talk with patients and listen to their stories because it helps build a bond with them and humanises the job. Knowing I make the patient's hospital stay more comfortable, both physically and emotionally, is my favourite part about my position.
Aside from work, I also can be found walking my dogs, running, playing soccer, travelling, and having tea with my granny while listening to The Irish Hour.
My grandparents emigrated to Boston over 60 years ago. My granny comes from Co Leitrim and my grandfather from Co Mayo. My great-grandparents came from Co Galway and Co Clare. I am privileged to have visited Ireland many times to visit family and friends and Ireland will always feel like a second home to me.
I look forward to the Rose of Tralee International Festival to have the experience of a lifetime and meet the other Roses, who are all inspiring young women.
