Galway Rose talks confidence, fashion and performance ahead of Rose of Tralee appearance

The Galway Rose will be the third to take to the stage tonight for the first selection stage of this year's Rose of Tralee.

Medical social worker Deirdre Jennings is from Ros a Mhíl in Connemara, and works at University of Galway. 

She says she's been an avid watcher of the international festival her entire life. 

Deirdre says a big motivating factor in deciding to be Galway Rose are her struggles with mental health, confidence and self esteem. 

She's been talking to David Nevin about what lies ahead in Kerry this evening.