Claire Ronan mother of five children living in Rosses Point Co Sligo. I am a Broadcaster and TV presenter I have a  radio show on Ocean fm. I  present a weekly TV show from Sligo every week for Sky 191 and works part time in Rte and TV3 along with my voluntary role as chairwoman of the special events committee of the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Because I am a Girl I ask … I ask for respect

Because I am a Girl I believe …in the empowerment of women

Because I am a Girl I hope …that the world will treat my daughters with respect and kindness

Because I am a Girl I wonder … At the beauty around me

Because I am a Girl I dream … About a perfect world where everyone is treated equally regardless of colour or creed

Because I am a Girl I remember … The love and affection I got from my gorgeous mum

Because I am a Girl I like … Pretty things

Because I am a Girl I dislike … Liars and bullshitters

Because I am a Girl I feel …that women should work closely together to make the world a better place for the next generation of girls to grow up in

Because I am a Girl I celebrate…the fact that I was able to have five beautiful children and watch them grow.

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