Occupation: Legal Assistant
Age: 23
"My name is Gráinne Carr, and I'm proud to be representing the Lilywhite County of Kildare. I grew up in Ardclough village, where the current Kildare County hurling champions hail from. I am the youngest in my family with two older brothers. My parents, Evan and Angela, were also born and raised in Kildare.
"I graduated from Maynooth University last September with a First Class Honours Law Degree and I have since completed the entrance exams to the Law Society. I currently work for Compton Solicitors and I will begin my training as a solicitor with William Fry next year.
"Debating and public speaking are my passion, and I was fortunate to captain my debating team to win the Concern All-Ireland Debating League. We were then given the opportunity to visit Ethiopia and experience the projects carried out there by Concern Worldwide, which was undoubtedly a life-changing experience. I now volunteer with Concern as an adjudicator for their schools debating league.
"I have a grá for Irish dancing and I competed in feiseanna until university. I continue to dance as much as possible, as it is lovely to have a passion that also has the added benefit of keeping fit!"
