When I was told I’d be representing Dublin at the International Millennium Queen of Roscommon Contest I was so proud and delighted. All sorts of things were running through my head. I was quite nervous about meeting the other girls and absolutely petrified about standing on stage in front of hundreds of people as I had never done anything like this before but I was really excited as well. On the Wednesday before the …showed first 75 words of 1332 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1332 total…the homeward journey we all said our goodbyes and exchanged addresses and telephone numbers. It was sad to say goodbye to this great bunch who I had bonded with in such a short space of time – a really incredible experience which I was delighted not to have missed. Particular thanks to Michael and Attracta Fitzmaurice, a terrific couple who helped me and lent great support through the whole experience. A thousand thanks to you both.