"Ever since Suad Mooge was announced as this year's Dublin Rose, the pride and celebration surrounding the honour have been overshadowed by racist reactions targeting her Somali heritage - despite the fact that she was born and raised in Ireland."
"Suad is a qualified medical scientist working in histology having graduated from Technological University Dublin (TUD) four years ago."
"She speaks with a deep Dublin accent and is aware of the lasting links being a Rose of Tralee contestant can bring."
Suad Mooge was announced as this year’s Dublin Rose. Pride and celebration around the honour have been overshadowed by racist reactions aimed at her Somali heritage. She was born and raised in Ireland, and her background is presented as Irish. She is a qualified medical scientist working in histology. She graduated from Technological University Dublin four years ago. She speaks with a deep Dublin accent. She is also aware of the lasting links that come from being a Rose of Tralee contestant.
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