A rosy outcome!
A young Park woman will represent County Derry in the Rose of Tralee final this summer.
By Orla McNicholl
Catherine Lagan was selected as the Derry rose at the recent five day regional heat, which was held in Portlaoise.
The Park beauty, who is an R.E. teacher at St. Joseph’s secondary school in Creggan, was judged against 36 other Roses at the regional finals.
Speaking to the County Derry Post, the 27 year old said she was shocked when she heard her name called out: “The competition was really tough and I thought everyone was superb, I really didn’t think I was going to get through, but I was absolutely delighted when my name was called out.
“My father and sisters were really proud of me, you could just see it in their eyes, and they were on the edge of their seats throughout as there was such a high level of competition.”
Catherine is now looking forward to the final in August.
“I have always dreamt about entering the Rose of Tralee and if I won it, I would just be blown away.
“If I won it would be such an achievement and would also be great for my school.
“I am really excited about the final in August, although just getting to the final is like a win to me-anything else will be an added bonus.”
