Brave Sarah to see Rose dream come true

THE wider importance of the Rose of Tralee festival will be underlined later today when one lucky girl suffering from serious health concerns will be given the chance to see her dreams come true.

Sarah O’Sullivan, 11, from Askeaton in Co Limerick, is receiving treatment for the severe physical disability condition cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain, which affects mental functions.

The little girl has always dreamed of representing her home county in the prestigious competition, but due to her health concerns the possibility appeared more unlikely than it is for most hopefuls.