Westmeath Rose Rachel Duffy has been crowned the 2022 Rose of Tralee.
The Rose of Tralee International Festival returned to our screens on Monday night, after a two-year hiatus.
The 33 hopefuls vying for the coveted title represented the Irish diaspora worldwide including, Ireland, Britain, United States, Canada, Australia and the Middle East.
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Rachel, 23, is from the small village of Rosemount located in the heart of the country in Co. Westmeath.
Last year, she graduated from NUI Galway with a BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies and Spanish.
Rachel currently works in P. Egan’s Traditional Irish Bar in Moate, and is returning to university to complete her Masters degree to be a Spanish and English teacher.
She is a proud member of Cill Óige Ladies, and also loves singing at trad sessions.
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