Staff and students at Paddock NS in Mountrath extended a warm welcome to Laois' Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins on Thursday, April 23. During her visit to the school, the Rose of Tralee and recent Dancing With The Stars winner met with the primary school's students and staff who put on a great show to welcome her. Take a look at some of the photos captured of the visit by photographer Denis Byrne. Brenda and Joe Heffernan with Katelyn Cummins.

placeholder image — Staff and students at Paddock NS in Mountrath extended a warm welcome to Laois' Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins on Thursday, April 23. During her visit to the school, the Rose of Tralee and recent Dancing With The Stars winner met with the primary school's students and staff who put on a great show to welcome her. Take a look at some of the photos captured of the visit by photographer Denis Byrne. Brenda and Joe Heffernan with Katelyn Cummins.

PICTURES: Laois primary school welcomes Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins

Published 23rd Apr 2026, 15:50 GMT

The Laois Rose paid a visit to Paddock NS this week

Juliette Feighery and Sarah Delaney with Katelyn.

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Juliette Feighery and Sarah Delaney with Katelyn.

Roise Phelan Dalton and Cian Cuddy with Katelyn.

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Roise Phelan Dalton and Cian Cuddy with Katelyn.

Eily Stewart playing her guitar during the festivities at Paddock NS.

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Eily Stewart playing her guitar during the festivities at Paddock NS.

Lucy, Emmie and Alex O'Gorman with Katelyn.

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Lucy, Emmie and Alex O'Gorman with Katelyn.

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