Waterford's representative at this year's International Rose of Tralee Festival, Helen Geary, is preparing to take to the stage in Tralee this evening.

Her mother, Margaret Geary, says it's been a whirlwind for the Ballyduff Upper woman since the selection back in May.

Margaret has been telling WLR's MaryAnn Vaughan about the experience for Helen, for the family, and for the parish.