I was finally brave enough to watch back the interview 💚 little me would be very proud!
Nothing will describe the feeling of being on that stage it’s both terrifying and exhilarating all rolled into one… as soon as you get off you want to go back on again!
The adrenaline is next level.
Honoured to have shared with 31 other beautiful women who all shared their stories and showed the world … this is me!
Thanks to @daithiose for making me feel so at home up there and helping me share my story too! Fíor bhuíoch duit. ❤️💙
#modhialann #fillthecuofilldochroí #roseoftralee #newzealandrose #stagenight #thedome #thereshegoes
“If you must bow your head then let it be to the lofty mountain Aoraki”
Caught the tiniest glimpse of Mt Cook last year on the 9th of November on a roadie but nothing could have prepared me for the scale and beauty of seeing him up close!
Keen to get back down south for more adventures in the mountains.
Shoutout to @david.harper1 for capturing the coolest shots ever ❤️
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#cjcheese #fillthecupfilldochroí #soulfood #modhialann #mydiary #mtaoraki #dave #dallas #Mtcook #thehikelife #huthike #bucketlist #gingerbear #avalanache
Some quieter moments at home home . . . 🤍
🌿 The farm
🌿 Black Berry Picking
🌿 Sunsets from the bales
🌿 @aoifecorrigan__ makes it to Kilchreest 🌀
🌿 Flags flying high … with a splash of magic 🌈
🌿 Riley & Dave - Welly Abú
🌿 3/6 home gals @ciarahealy@sarah_shocks
🌿 R O G U E s
🌿 Mary B
🌿 Dad being a Grandad 🥺
🌿 That first walk down the farm 💨
🌿 Silver linings
#fillthecupfilldochroí #homehome #divilment #modhialann #scrapbook
As part of my selection last year I was presented with this beautiful korowai - Te waka aumihi which will be passed down to incoming 2026 New Zealand Rose in a ceremony after her selection.
The name tells part of the story of connection between Aotearoa and Ireland. It is the name connected to
the New Zealand expatriate group in Ireland, and talks to the journeys of gratitude and acknowledgement between our countries and those over the generations that have travelled between them.
It can be translated as the vessel of gratitude or acknowledgments and links to a traditional narrative from Te Waipounamu, the South Island - for Te Waka Huruhurumanu, a ‘Waka of bird feathers’ as it was
likened to glide across the water like feathers.
It is hoped that the korowai will provide protection and comfort for those who are selected to represent Aotearoa and its cultures. It will remain a symbol of unity, the importance of respecting and acknowledging heritage, and of continuing to show gratitude for the many blessings we have.
It has been an honour to represent New Zealand in this year’s Rose of Tralee and to wear Te Waka Aumihi to represent the rich culture of Aotearoa.
A huge thank you to Dr Hana O’Regan for her help in blessing Te Waka Aumihi with its name and sharing her powerful insights around the cultural significance and to Keely O’Grady for having the foresight to start a very significant conversation and story for our New Zealand Roses!
Le Grá,
Ciara Jo
#newzealandroseoftralee #roseoftralee #korowai
