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The first-ever Connacht Mary, Caragh Ryan, waxed Daniel O’Donnell’s leg on stage.
All of the fifteen ladies are asked to showcase their talents - having previously worked as a beauty therapist for seven years, Caragh felt it was fitting to showcase her waxing skills.
The 31-year-old hails from Kilmeena, Westport, County Mayo, and is the first-ever Connacht representative at the Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival.
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Aside from representing the province, she is also busy planning her “Destination Donegal” wedding to her fiancé Craig this coming November, who is also escorting her.
Originally a beauty therapist, she recently completed a Level 7 Certificate in Special Needs Assisting at St Angela’s, Sligo. Caragh has been a dedicated fundraiser for Western Alzheimer's since 2017, a cause close to her heart.
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