A Clare competitor at this year's Rose of Tralee says she disagrees with the Sydney Rose's decision to raise the issue of abortion rights during her time on stage in the Dome.
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Brianna Perkins' comments led to a series of headlines, and was criticised by the chair of the judging panel Mary Kennedy who said the festival was not the place for her to speak out in this way.
Meghan Griffin from Ennis agrees, though she also insisted that Brianna was entitled to express her views.

