Longford – Caroline Doyle

Hi everyone, my name is Caroline Doyle and I am honoured to be representing Longford in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival. I hope I do Longford proud and represent the county for all its beauty, talent and community spirit. I come from the small picturesque town of Lanesborough in County Longford. Lanesborough is situated on the banks of the River Shannon. My mother originally hails from Wicklow, although she is a converted Longford woman now. I have two brothers, Patrick and Phelim. I am 25 years of age and I am a Maths and Geography secondary school teacher. As well as being a teacher, I studied Environment, Society and Development as part of my Masters Degree and worked with post-war communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This was a learning experience that I will never forget. I enjoy working with students with special educational needs and would like to become further qualified in that area. I enjoy any type of sport, particularly Gaelic football and kickboxing. Although quite girly, I am not afraid to throw a punch in the ring and believe that self defence for all women is vital. I am a very positive person and I like to surround myself with positive activities. I enjoy working with and meeting new people. Each year, I participate in several fundraising events for different charities. This year I did the Darkness into Light walk, and an eliminator challenge in aid of a local youth group in Longford. I enjoy learning new things and love to take myself out of my comfort zone. Being part of the Rose of Tralee International Festival 2016 is an amazing feeling and I hope to embrace the experience with all my heart.