Luxembourg – Síle Reidy

My name is Síle Reidy, I am 20 years old and I am delighted to be representing Luxembourg in the 2016 Rose of Tralee. I am a Kerry girl, born and bred, my family have been living and farming in Ballymacelligott for many generations. I had a very enjoyable upbringing, and summer holidays for me meant lots of GAA, playing football for Na Gaeil in Tralee through the underage levels. No summer holidays were complete without spending many days and nights at the ‘festival’. Every year, we attended the Rose parade and as a family, we were glued to the television to watch the action from the ‘Dome’ while my sister and I bet to see who wins! I am currently a student at the University of Limerick studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. As part of my degree program, I completed my Erasmus in Lille, France and I am now living in Luxembourg employed with Credit Suisse Fund Services as part of my work placement. Working in Project Management gives me a great overview of all departments in the fund industry and I would like to pursue a career in Accounting and Finance in a company with a strong international focus. Charity and volunteering work is important to me. Mentoring and becoming a leader for incoming first year disadvantaged students in UL, and volunteering with the Red Cross in Luxembourg was a very rewarding experience. It would be a dream come true for me to be the Rose of Tralee for 2016 to represent both the Rose of Tralee Festival and Luxembourg on the world stage. My experience so far has been thoroughly enjoyable, and I can’t wait to meet the other Roses as we make the trip to Tralee.