Teacher Emma Nelis from Gartan has been crowned the Donegal Rose for 2026.
She was named the winner at the Donegal Rose selection in An Chúirt Hotel in Gaoth Dobhair last night.
A History and English graduate from the University of Galway, Emma recently completed her Master of Education and is currently teaching at Errigal College in Letterkenny.
She proudly represented The Lagoon, Termon in the Donegal Rose of Tralee selection.
Emma is deeply involved in her local community, coaching underage teams in Gaelic football with CLG An Tearmainn and volunteering within her club.
She has a passion for education, community, and promoting wellbeing.
Emma is proud of her Donegal roots, in particular the warmth and storytelling that makes the county unique.
She will represent Donegal in the Rose of Tralee International Festival in August.
Emma will hold the title for two years and takes over from reigning Donegal Rose, Niamh Shevlin from Glenswilly.