Katie’s Journey to Be Mary from Dungloe | Belfast News

Katie from Rostrevor, a STEM graduate with a Masters in Personalized Medicine, is this year’s Ulster representative in the iconic Mary from Dungloe festival — drawing 45,000 visitors annually and celebrating women across Ireland. As an ambassador for her community, she’s embraced the chance to connect with locals and hear their stories, many of whom share family ties to past Marys. She’s thrilled to be part of an event that puts women front and center, not just as beauty icons but as role models — a rare focus in today’s events. Competing against world-class dancers and global volunteers, Katie’s confidence and joy in the experience shine through, especially as she prepares to live with 14 other Marys before the festival kicks off. Winning would mean big exposure, including a trip to New York’s St. Patrick’s Day parade — a dream for her and her family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73935866494c32da