Hello! My name is Catherine Cunningham, and I am proud to represent Kildare in the 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival. I am 24 years old and live in Rathangan, Co Kildare.
I am a caseworker with Turas Nua, working with people who are seeking to return to part-time and full-time employment.
My dad Thomas was born and raised in Bracknagh, Co Offaly until he met the Lilywhite that stole his heart, my mam Kay, from Rathangan, Co Kildare. They built a home on my grandparents' farm and have spent the best years of their lives building an incredible life for me and my four siblings.
I enjoy exercise, playing cards, and a cup of tea with a chat (especially with my dad). I am passionate about my job and how the smallest of actions can have such an impact on others. My motto in life is: "You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give."
I am really looking forward to Tralee this summer and meeting the rest of the Roses and making memories that will last us all a lifetime.
