Antrim Rose Orlágh McClinton Antrim Rose Orlágh McClinton [pictured] has picked the Michaela Foundation as her chosen charity as she attempts to be crowned Rose of Tralee.
Hailing from Glenavy, the 22-year-old said she is “delighted” to be supporting the Catholic organisation which has faith as one of its central tenets.
The foundation was established to honour the life of Michaela McAreavey – daughter of Tyrone football manager Mickey Harte – who was murdered on the island of Mauritius in 2011. It runs summers camps offered to girls aged 11-13, focusing on fun, faith, fashion, well-being and fáilte.
“I am delighted to be supporting the Michaela Foundation over my year as the Antrim Rose. I have been a volunteer for the foundation for over four years and believe that its ethos and values are inspiring for young girls, in this ever changing society,” Ms Clinton told The Irish Catholic.
“It was with the encouragement and support of my friends at Michaela Foundation that I applied to become the Antrim Rose. They remind me daily to have faith in myself, in what I believe and that nothing is out of my reach. As Michaela herself was a Rose it makes this journey that little bit closer to my heart.”
The Rose of Tralee International Festival marks its 60th anniversary in 2019, and this year runs from August 23-27.