Hello there, my name is Deirdre, I'm 29 years old, and I'm honoured to be representing my beautiful county as the 2024 Galway Rose.
I'm the youngest of three girls, raised by loving parents in Ros a Mhíl, a Gaeltacht village in Conamara in the west of Ireland.
In my late teens, I struggled to decide what I wanted to do in the future. I was feeling lost when I stumbled upon a course description that said: "If you're a kind and caring person who wants to help people, then this course is for you." Reading this was a special moment for me, I knew I wanted to be a social worker. I graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2019 and I'm currently working as a medical social worker in University Hospital Galway.
In my spare time, I enjoy going to art classes, spending time with loved ones, and bringing my dog Pooka for walks. I'm always working on personal growth, self-care, maintaining positive mental health, and helping others do the same. I've been as far away as India, Africa, and Australia, and I also love a good road trip at home in Ireland with family and friends.
