My name is Molly Coogan, I am 20 years old, and I'm from Firoda just outside Castlecomer. I'm a student going into my third year of Business and Law at University College Dublin. My mam is a proud Mayo woman from Derryharriff, Castlebar, and my dad is from Castlecomer.
I'm currently working as an Activity Instructor in Castlecomer Discovery Park, guiding customers on kayaking, archery, high ropes courses and Ireland's longest zipline.
I am a huge musical theatre fan. I joined the UCD Musical Society last September and have loved the experience of working both on and offstage, as well as meeting some lovely people.
I enjoy singing and playing the piano. I take part in the Deenside Players' Pantomime in Castlecomer every year. I also play Gaelic Football with our local club Erin's Own and basketball with Castlecomer Basketball Club.
I've been a fan of the Rose of Tralee from a very young age and feel so privileged and grateful to have the opportunity to represent Kilkenny in this year's festival. Up the Cats!
