@rteone When Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins was revealed as the Rose of Tralee 2025! The look of surprise 🥹🫶🌹✨ #roseoftralee ♬ original sound - RTÉ One

🎶 Soundtrack of the Spark: “Who Says” (Speed-Up Version)

As Katelyn Cummins lit up the stage in Tralee, one song echoed her energy, her defiance, and her grace: “Who Says” by Selena Gomez & The Scene — speed-up version, of course.

This isn’t just background music. It’s a pulse. A remix of resilience. A sonic mirror to the jive in her step and the sparks in her soul. When Selena belts “Who says you’re not perfect?”, it’s not just a lyric — it’s Katelyn’s unspoken mantra.

She’s the only female electrician in her workplace. She chairs her local Macra club. She plays camogie under floodlights and rewires motors by day. And now, she’s the Rose of Tralee. Not because she fits a mold — but because she broke it.

💫 Why This Track?

The speed-up version of “Who Says” is raw, fast, and unapologetically bold — just like Katelyn. It skips the slow build and dives straight into empowerment. It’s the anthem for every woman who’s ever been told she couldn’t — and did anyway.

🌍 Listen While You Read

Pair this article with the track and feel the voltage rise. Whether you’re on the bus, in your workshop, or dancing in your kitchen — let it remind you: You’re electric. You’re enough. You’re unstoppable.

🎶 ⚡🌹👷‍♀️💪🎤🛠️💫🚗🧡😊 🔊 Who Says by Selena Gomez & The Scene (speed up version)

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She walked onto the stage with a jive in her step and sparks in her soul — and left with a sash, a bouquet, and the hearts of a nation. 💫

Katelyn Cummins, the 20-year-old apprentice electrician from Ballyouskill, Laois, lit up the Kerry stage as she was crowned the 65th International Rose of Tralee, becoming the first-ever Laois Rose to take the title. And if you think she’s slowing down after the glitz and glamour — think again.

“I’m raring to get back to work,” she laughed, still glowing from the win. “I love my apprenticeship. I wouldn’t change it for the world”.

⚙️ Sparks Fly — But She’s Grounded

@rtenews 🌹 Earlier in the summer, we spoke to apprentice electrician Katelyn Cummins about how she wanted to inspire other young women to do apprenticeships. Last night, Katelyn became the first-ever Laois Rose to take the International Rose of Tralee title. With Leaving Cert results day on Friday, we thought Katelyn’s story is worth sharing again. #roseoftralee #leavingcert #rtenews ♬ original sound - RTÉ News

Katelyn’s win wasn’t just about sequins and smiles. It was a celebration of grit, grace, and breaking barriers. The only female electrician in her workplace, she’s been wiring motors by day and playing camogie by night — all while chairing her local Macra club.

Her message? “We don’t need to follow tradition. Women can do whatever we want — and we don’t need a statement around it”.

🌹 A Rose Tattoo and a Tribute

@rtenews Katelyn Cummins has revealed the heartwarming story behind the rose tattoo on her back. The 2025 Rose of Tralee winner said the tattoo is a tribute to her late granny who passed away in 2023 and was an “avid gardener” with every colour of rose “under the sun” in her garden. Link in bio to read more📲 #rtenews #roseoftralee #laois #kerry #roseoftralee2025 ♬ original sound - RTÉ News

Behind the sash is a story of love and loss. Katelyn proudly showed off her rose tattoo — a tribute to her late granny, whose garden bloomed with every shade of rose imaginable. “She’d be so proud,” Katelyn said, eyes misting.

🎤 A Star on Stage

@radiokerry Hear from Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins after she was crowned the 2025 Rose of Tralee! #roseoftralee ♬ original sound - Radio Kerry

From jiving to heartfelt interviews, Katelyn dazzled the judges with her authenticity. “I had my legs crossed. I thought I was going to fall over when they said Laois,” she joked. But fall she did — into the arms of her proud parents and granny, who gave her the tightest hugs of her life4.

🌍 What’s Next?

@roseoftraleefestival Congratulations to our 2025 International Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins! Watch some special messages from her family and Rose Centre ahead of her being welcomed by the people of Tralee! #roseoftralee #festival #kerry ♬ original sound - RoseofTraleeFestival

With a €25,000 travel bursary, a new car, and a year of international representation ahead, Katelyn’s journey is just beginning. But she’s clear: her career comes first. “I’ll keep going with my apprenticeship and fit the Rose duties around it,” she said.

And maybe, just maybe, she’ll start her own electrical business — powered by women, of course.

From Ballyouskill to Tralee, Katelyn’s spark has become a beacon. She’s not just the Rose of Tralee — she’s the rose of resilience, representation, and radiant possibility.

Want me to write a follow-up piece about her travels or a profile on other standout Roses this year? I’d love to!

heartfelt strumming, Lolah’s cinematic flair, Maple’s dino-powered jams, or Reiham’s entrepreneurial spirit, these creators are ringing in a new era—one doorstep at a time.

#BrightestSpark ⚡ #RoseOfResilience 🌹 #WomenInTrades 👷‍♀️ #LaoisToTralee 🇮🇪 #TrailblazingRose 💫