My name is Mairéad Brennan, but I am more commonly known as Maud. I am 27 years old, and I grew up in Glantane, Co Cork.
After qualifying as a nurse at Institute of Technology, Tralee, I worked in Ireland for two years before making the move to Oz in January 2020, where I have spent most of my time working in the hotel quarantine system as part of Australia's Covid-19 response.
Recently, I have been working as a home care nurse for palliative patients, which I absolutely love, and I hope to do further study in Palliative Care.
I have volunteered with the Belarussian Orphanage Project and most recently completed a fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society.
I play piano and guitar and have a huge love for musical theatre. I love to travel and most recently visited Fiji after the international borders reopened.
Since applying for the Rose of Tralee, I have gained an entire Sydney Rose family who have made my experience so far amazing. I am delighted and truly honoured to be representing the Sydney Irish community this year and I am so excited for the year ahead.
