Dublin Rose: 'The love and support have been way louder'
Dublin Rose Suad Mooge has told RTÉ Entertainment that the "love and support" she has received for entering this year's Rose of Tralee have been "way louder" than any negativity posted online.
Medical scientist Suad Mooge, the Dublin Rose, has shared her gratitude for the love and support she has received since being named the title in May. Speaking to RTÉ Entertainment, Mooge stated that the positive feedback she has received has been "way louder" than any negativity she has encountered online.
When she was first announced as the Dublin Rose, Mooge told RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline that she was "shocked but not surprised" by social media comments questioning her Irish heritage, a common experience for people of color growing up in Ireland. However, she has not faced any negativity in person regarding her participation in the Rose of Tralee festival.
Mooge emphasized the overwhelming support she has received, describing it as "amazing" and "wholesome." She believes that the encouragement from everyone around her has ignited a fire inside her to continue moving forward. The 32 finalists in this year's Rose of Tralee festival are described as having a "really lovely" relationship, with a strong sense of sisterhood and friendship evident from the very first day.
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