Roscommon – Aisling McNeill

Dia Dhaoibh! Aisling Mc Neill is my name and I’m proud and privileged to say that I am the 2016 Roscommon Rose. I’m a 23 year old primary school teacher and I am teaching 3rd and 4th class girls. I work in the fabulous Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School in Roscommon Town, the school that I was ironically educated in. I studied for three years in St. Patrick’s College Drumcondra. I’m a loyal Roscommon supporter and GAA plays a huge part in my life – wouldn’t it be wonderful to see ‘The Rossies’ win an All Ireland Football title? Who says dreams can’t come true? I’m heavily involved in Roscommon Gaels GAA club. Like many, I love a challenge and I have the travel bug. I’ve explored The United States and I spent a summer volunteering in Uganda in local schools teaching children of the Kabale District in Bukinda. Earlier this year, I completed ‘Hell and Back’, a certain physical and mental challenge! I’m the ultimate tea queen – I love a good strong cup of Lyons tea with a dash of milk! My sense of direction is appalling and I have a fear of lizards and snakes! My greatest love in life is my bed – getting up is the biggest challenge! I’m honoured to represent Roscommon on an international stage and am looking forward to sharing with the world all that our great county has to exhibit. I’m proud of all things Irish and all things Roscommon and I can’t wait to embrace all that The International Rose of Tralee has to offer in what I know will be an experience of a lifetime. Go raibh mile maith agaibh.