Standing Ovation For Westmeath Rose In Tralee

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh with Katheryn Thomas in Tralee last night - photo credit: Instagram/roseoftraleefestival

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh has been telling her story of living with alopecia.

The Westmeath Rose was met with a rousing standing ovation on night one of the Rose of Tralee in Kerry last night

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, who has alopecia has been living with hair loss since the age of 15, is campaigning to support those going through the same experience.

Thirty-two Roses from around the world are taking part in this year’s festival where the winner will be announced later this evening.

The Hair Loss Haven founder presented a selection of her wigs on stage in Kerry last night.

She says there's practical benefits to living with hair loss:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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