The Rose of Tralee is finally back after two long years.
One of Ireland’s most popular competitions will be broadcast live on RTE tonight. There will be 33 hopefuls from Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and the Middle East taking to the stage in Kerry Sports Academy.
Claire Connolly will be representing the capital - and we can't wait! Here's everything you need to know about our Dublin Rose:
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What age is she and where is she from?
Claire is 25 years old. She lives in Dalkey. Her mam is originally from Laois and her dad is from Louth.
Her career?
Claire qualified as a nutritionist in 2019. She then began a PhD with UCD Nutrition, Biomarkers and Health Research Group and Food for Health Ireland. She also spent a year working with the US Department of Agriculture in University California Davis.
Her passions?
Claire enjoys cooking and has even worked with Neven Maguire in Cavan. She has a porridge page on Instagram called Pimp My Porridge where she posts funky pictures of her breakfast.
The Dublin Rose started golfing last year in the Heath Golf Club in Laois where she enlisted her father as a caddy. Claire also goes for runs and goes to the gym in Blackrock as a way of staying fit.
The Rose of Tralee will be on RTE One and the RTE Player at 8pm to 9pm and 9:35pm to 11:35pm tonight and tomorrow.
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