'If you put your mind to it, you can do anything': Nina Carberry seeks to inspire young people

The newly elected MEP for Midlands North-West — a champion jockey, 'Dancing With The Stars' winner, and author — hopes her political career will be just another case of 'no regrets'

Newly-elected Midlands North-West Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry: 'It’s an honour and a privilege to represent my country.' Picture: Dan Linehan

As far as career pivots go, Nina Carberry is doing pretty well. From champion jockey to businesswoman, TV personality and children’s author, perhaps her greatest sleight of hand yet is as newly-elected Fine Gael MEP.

Winning a seat alongside Maria Walsh in the Midlands North West constituency, Ms Carberry garnered over 71,000 first preferences, an impressive tally for a first-time candidate.