Westmeath – Niamh Moriarty

My name is Niamh Moriarty. I am 27 year’s old and have been born and raised in a little place called Kneadsbridge on the outskirts of Mullingar, Co Westmeath. My father is originally from Lisnagree, Co Kerry and my mother from Palmerstown and Finglas, Co Dublin. I am the oldest of three girls in my family and we are quite a close unit. My sisters and I are blessed with the life our parents have provided us with. We have so many happy childhood memories of the Rose of Tralee Festival. Each summer our family holiday was planned around the Rose of Tralee events. Sunny days on Banna beach to the Tralee town park, the Rose parade and midnight madness to name but a few, “those were the days” we often say. My parents motivated me to work hard in school and supported me in different endeavours throughout. I graduated in 2012 with an honours degree in Pharmaceutical technology. On graduating I gained a permanent position with Alkermes Pharma Ireland, where I am now working for the last four years as a Process Engineer. In Alkermes we manufacture medicines with a patient focus in mind. It is rewarding to know our drugs better the lives of our patients. I am passionate about supporting the diseases our patients suffer.As huge GAA fans, my parents have instilled this passion in me. I am a member of The Downs GAA Club where I am the chairperson of the ladies club. I thoroughly enjoy travelling. I spent a summer in Chicago, Illinois on a J1 visa during my second year of college. Recently I have travelled in Indonesia and Thailand. I enjoy the simple things in life more than anything.