Carly McGrath Toronto Rose of Tralee 2018
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My name is Carly McGrath, I am 25 years old and I am humbled to represent Toronto in this year\\u2019s Rose of Tralee Festival. My parents are native Irish, they emigrated to Toronto in the late 80\\u2019s. When I was two, we moved back home to Cooley, Co. Louth. Having the shore at my doorstep and a quad to hop on in the evening was my ideal way of growing upIn 2014, I received my Bachelor of Arts International Honours Degree from the National University of Maynooth. Throughout my studies, I had the pleasure of studying abroad in the University of Vienna, Austria, where I specialized in Economics and Cultural Studies. Shortly after I graduated, I decided to follow in my parent\\u2019s footsteps and call Toronto home, again. I work within the financial services industry in Investor Relations at Citco (Canada) Inc.I love staying active and playing sports. I play GAA for Durham Robert Emmets GFC and I am also the clubs first female referee. In addition, I train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, to say I am passionate about it would be an understatement! I am very excited for the upcoming festival in Tralee, August can\\u2019t come quick enough.
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