Show Notes
A Mullingar woman will represent Westmeath in this year's Rose of Tralee.
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh impressed judges by sharing her story of living with alopecia since the age of 15.
The 25-year-old wants to support others experiencing hair loss so she founded The Hair Loss Haven, a community that offers advice, support and meet ups for members.
She will now represent Westmeath at the 2026 Rose of Tralee Festival in Kerry, which takes place from August 14th to August 18th.
She says she wasn’t expecting it when her name was announced:
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