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Rose of Tralee 2018 - Down

Ciara Kelly
Ciara Kelly

Occupation: Support Worker
Age: 24

"My name is Ciara Kelly, I'm the eldest of four and I live in Cabra - a small townland nestled in the Mourne Mountains. 

"I graduated in 2015 from Queen's University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology. I decided to further my studies at Queen's and completed a Master's degree in Atypical Child Development in 2016. During my studies I took up a part-time post with Autism Initiatives, Newcastle, Co Down, working as a support worker. I am now with Autism Initiatives full-time, enjoying every minute of it.

"In my spare time I am the PRO at my local GAA club, Clonduff, which keeps me on my toes. I have recently developed a club app which has taken Clonduff into the modern era of technology! I also love to travel when I have the chance and love participating in the Scór recitation competition. 

"I am honoured to be an Ambassador for Co Down and will embrace every opportunity the Rose of Tralee Festival has to offer."