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IT'S been a case of congratulations all round for our Kerry Rose Danielle O’Sullivan when she returned to work in the Killarney Grand this week after clinching the coveted title to go forward and represent the county in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival.

Law student Danielle from Killarney, sponsored by Killarney Grand, emerged victorious from 31 participants at the Kerry Rose Selection in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee, last Friday night. Danielle was announced the winner by host Daithi O Sé at the 2016 Kerry Rose Selection at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

Also attending the event were Kerry Roses from previous years, and the 2016 Limerick and Clare Roses.

Danielle is currently studying for her master’s degree in human rights law in the University of Limerick, and plans on qualifying as a solicitor when she finishes. Danielle is an avid sports enthusiast having played Gaelic football with Killarney Legion for a number of years, and is also a keen martial artist.

The new Kerry Rose has a black belt in tae kwon do and has represented her county and country successfully both nationally and internationally. The 23-year-old is passionate about mental health campaigning and is currently the project leader for mental health as part of the US Embassy's Youth Council.

The Roses enjoyed many events including a night out in Killarney visiting the Nathan Carter at The Gleneagle Hotel, dancing in the Killarney Grand Hotel, attended a night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee. The ladies also enjoyed taking part in the Tralee Pieta House Darkness into Light Walk.
MC Daithi O Sé won over the crowd with his signature style of serious interviewing and hilarious anecdotes.
 

 
Kerry Rose Danielle O’Sullivan outside the Killarney Grand Hotel. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH