Mary Kate is a student in St. Marys University College studying Liberal Arts and History and hope to continue her students to complete a masters in Human Rights. She intends to travel to Palestine after her studies to help out in whichever way she can. Mary Kate loves fine art and photography, she is an Ulster Champion in Irish Dancing and the secretary of her University hurling club. Mary Kate can play a lot of musical instruments and loves playing the tin whistle and fiddle.

Chantal is a disability care assistant and student support worker, she was successfully selected to be part of "International Business Boot-Camp" and plans to open her own business next year. Chantal likes to try new things and push herself to the very limit! She likes to cook, cross stitch, organise events and build or make things. Chantal has a real passion for culture and history, she enjoys going to museums, galleries and old buildings and has done so all over Europe. She can play bits and pieces of different instruments and has taken to playing the bodhran lately.

Kerrie is an Interior designer and is a member of the DeNogla School of Irish Dance for ten years and has been involved in many fundraisers and cultural events with Irish groups around New Jersey. Kerrie is passionate about hospitality design and aspires to be in a leading role developing new cutting edge hotels and restaurants that are both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sensitive. Kerrie has a keen interest in Architecture, design, visiting museums and art exhibitions, exploring new cities and cooking.

Kate is currently working and living in Dublin. Kates personal motto in life is 'Smile and the world smiles with you!!' Kate likes to keep fit and regularly attend combat and aerobics classes. She can play the clarinet and is currently learning to drive.

Katie is currently studying for a degree in Business Studies and would like to pursue a career in teaching. Katie likes to travel, watch movies, walking and socialising. She also holds a certificate in first aid, sign language, safe food and has a part-time job in Donegal International Airport. During summer months Katie helps out running a summer camp for school children.

A keen camogie player, Angeline has recently taken up running and is one of 8 finalists to compete in the Powerade Alpine Marathon Challenge 2009 which takes place on the opening Saturday of the festival in the Swiss Alps. Evidently dedicated and committed, this young PR executive intends to advance her education even further and having recently realised that the best things in life are free, Angeline believes Marys should make people smile.

Aine studies drama so acting and performing plays a large role in her life. She is a member of DramSoc in UCD, which is a society based on performance, dance and theatre skills. She is also a member of Law & History Society and Business & Law Society, both of which host weekly debates on topics concerning the students and issues which are topical in society at the time. Aine lives opposite Annagry Bay and is says she is privileged to live in such a scenic area. As an Irish speaker, Aine likes to be in the company of fellow Irish speakers - to keep the native language alive!

Keen to go into commercial photography or photo journalism, Jessica is currently studying Journalism and Visual Media at Griffith College Dublin. Having attended the Gaeltacht for six years as a teenager, Jessica has in recent years, helped out at the Gaeltacht in Gaoth Dobhair.

As well as having a passion for photography, Jessica loves travelling, dancing and lots of outdoor sports like orienteering and hiking. Proud of her home in the bustling Rathmines, Jessica hopes to take back some fond memories from Dungloe this summer.

Carina is an outgoing bubby person who loves animals and plans to go to college to study animal care. Carina enjoys taking her dogs for long walks and spending time with her family and friends. She is looking forward to the festival, meeting new people and travelling to different places in Ireland.

Anne Marie is a contracts manager for the McElwaine Electrical Group, she has a keen interest in Music and can play the flute, tin whistle and has recently taken up the bodhran, her main passion is singing. Anne Marie used to play for her local ladies football team and is a proud supporter of Fermanagh senior team. She would like to travel within the next few years. Anne Marie was the 2008 Fermanagh Rose and represented her County at the Rose of Tralee regional final.

From an early age Lisa has dreamed of becoming a Country artist and thus, she is in the process of breaking into the Country music scene. She spends a significant amount of time travelling to Ireland to perform in concerts, dances and other events. She was an Irish dancer from the age of four until she was sixteen.

She has competed at the highest level and been successful- competing in the British Nationals, Great Britain Championships and World championships throughout her dancing career. Lisa has recorded a twelve track album – “Teardrops & Laughter” and recently finished recording her latest single called “Texas as Hell”. As well as singing she plays the guitar. Following a performance with Robert Mizzell and the Country Kings, Lisa has been invited as a guest on “Glor Tire” – a renowned Country Music competition.

Having just finished her A levels, Róise is hoping to go to Galway University to study Irish and Translation Studies as she has a keen interest in Irish Heritage, Culture and the Irish language. Róise plays the button accordion, concertina and the whistle, and also sings in seán-nós style having been successful in many competitions during the years at music festivals nationwide. Róise currently holds an all Ireland title for singing and has won various poetry competitions at Comortas an Béal Binn.

Paula is originally from Lisburn. She completed her Undergraduate degree (Business & Law) at UCD and her Postgraduate degree (Finance & Management) at the University of St Andrews. Paula is currently on a graduate programme with the Royal Bank of Scotland working in the area of Invoice Finance. She has been living in London since September 08 and, when not working, loves to spend her time at the various West End theatres or acting as a tour guide for the various friends and family that come to visit.

Eilíse is an Art Craft and Design secondary school teacher in Rosses community school Dungloe. She is a qualified fine artist and loves painting and working with textiles. Eilíse has a passion for photography she loves going down to the beach, taking photographs digital and manual. Eilíse loves to watch football and rugby and would like to join Niamh Mhuires team next year. She is involved in a group of teachers who are working towards getting a green flag for their school.

Emily is an Area Coordinator of Residence Life at the Holy Family University in Philadelphia. Having studied Political Science at the Arcadia University, Emily also studied in Dublin and earned an internship in Dáil Eireann. Her course allowed her to travel worldwide to take part in Harvard University's UN conferences. Emily then attained a Masters Degree in Global Security at Keel University in England.

An active member of the Donegal Association in Philadelphia, Emily enjoys cooking, reading, music and travelling.

Laura worked as an Au-pair in Haut-lac International Centre in Switzerland for over 3 years. Her favourite hobby/sport would be skiing, after completing her Psia exam she enjoys even more as she gets to teach others to ski. Laura can play the tin whistle and has been Irish dancing from the age of 5 and has many memories of performing in Leo's Tavern during the summers spent in Gweedore.