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Katie Gallagher

Dublin filmmaker hopes to become first autistic Rose of Tralee

A filmmaker hoping to become the first autistic Rose of Tralee is determined to raise awareness about what the disability looks like.

Caoilinn Handley, 25, was only diagnosed with the condition two years ago but feels her life would have been less difficult if she had known sooner.

The Dubliner, who is taking part in the city’s heat of the contest tomorrow, is hoping she can be that representative she never had growing up for others.

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