She also wins global travel prize worth €25,000 and a Kia Niro car for a year!
The Midlands will be home to the Rose of Tralee again after Katelyn Cummins from County Laois was named the winner for 2025.
Hailing from Ballyouskill on the Kilkenny border, the apprentice electrician beat 31 other hopefuls, impressing the judges with her warmth and a poem dedicated to her late grandmother.
Outside of work, Katelyn is active in her community as chairperson of North Kilkenny Macra and enjoys camogie, set dancing, jiving and running.
The 20 year old is the first winner from the O'Moore County in the history of the competition.
She will now represent Ireland on the international stage as part of the Rose of Tralee festival.
Katelyn says she can't believe she won:

Katelyn dances with her Rose Escort Tommy Meade on the Rose of Tralee stage. Photo credit:Instagram / @roseoftralee

The Ballyouskill woman shows off her rose tattoo in honour of her late granny Kathleen and also read a poem on stage in her memory last night. Photo credit :Instagram/ @roseoftralee
As Leaving Cert students gear up for results day on Friday, The Rose Of Tralee winner is urging young women to consider careers in trade.
Ms Cummins is an apprentice electrician and chose hands-on work over college.
She hopes more girls will take on STEM careers:
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