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Rose of Tralee 2018 - Queensland

Sarah Griffin-Breen
Sarah Griffin-Breen

Occupation: Lawyer
Age: 27

"My name is Sarah Griffin-Breen, and I have been fortunate to call Manly - a small bayside village in Brisbane - home for my entire life. I am a lawyer, having graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Law (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology. I also hold a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. 

"My mum is from Athea in Limerick; she emigrated to Australia in 1979 after meeting my dad in London. My dad also has Irish heritage: his maternal grandparents are from Counties Tyrone and Clare, and his paternal grandparents are from Counties Tipperary and Galway. 

"I have visited Ireland three times, the first when I was only seven years of age. Though quite young, I immediately fell in love with the country and people. I have cherished every visit since.  

"During my visits to Ireland, I developed a strong penchant for various Irish foods like Barry's Tea, Tayto Crisps, Irish barmbrack and Irish soda bread, the latter of which is delicious when given an Australian flare - a little Vegemite!"