My name is Shauna, I'm 25, and I am honoured and delighted to be representing the Rebel County as this year's Cork Rose.
I'm a native of Araglen, a vibrant rural community, bordering Cork, Waterford, and Tipperary, but rest assured, I am a proud Cork woman. My mother and father hail from north and west Cork, respectively. I am the eldest of four.
Last year, I graduated from University College Cork with a Master's Degree in Pharmacy. I work in my hometown of Fermoy and occasionally as a locum pharmacist, which allows me to meet wonderful people from all around the county. I take pride in this role and feel privileged to be making a positive difference in the communities in which I serve.
My family are avid participants in all local events. I have been reared with a strong sense of community spirit. I am the vice-treasurer of the local carnival committee, a long-standing festival now in its 67th year.
I consider myself a friendly, bubbly, and enthusiastic person, who loves a chat (a dominant family trait!) over a cup of Barry's Tea. I lead an active lifestyle by going to the gym or walking whenever I can.
