WATCH: Limerick Rose is pitch perfect at the Rose of Tralee

LIMERICK Rose, Molli Ann O'Halloran, took to the stage in the Dome in Tralee last night. 

The 19-year-old is studying a BA in Voice in the University of Limerick sang a rendition of Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid. 

Hailing from the Ennis Road, the student, who has Aspergers and ASD, wanted to bring more awareness to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Sponsored by ASD Ireland, Molli Ann previously told the Limerick Leader: “I am doing it for a bit of a confidence boost really. I want to show people that just because you have autism doesn't mean you can't do something. I want to raise awareness and shine a light”.

Limerick Rose Molli-Ann O'Halloran gave a pitch perfect rendition of Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid on the #roseoftralee | More: https://t.co/QHuW0wp3JD pic.twitter.com/HOLHJI9FOZ

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X, formerly known as Twitter, was full of praise for the Limerick Rose, who wore a red floor length gown. 

"I don't watch the Rose Of Tralee much often, and the Limerick Rose, Molli-Ann O'Halloran, she's Autistic, brilliant, a real role model, another person of the Irish Autistic Community who is really inspiring, really amazing!" one X user said. 

"Well done Molli-Ann, you are a wonderful Limerick Rose, we are very proud of you in the northside. And what a voice!" Councillor Olivia O'Sullivan shared on the social media platform. 

Another user stated: "The Limerick Rose putting value on the incredible work SNA’s are doing- highlight autism on the national stage. Take a bow".

The Rose of Tralee continues on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player from 8pm this evening where the New York Rose, Róisín Wiley, will be on stage. Her parents are from Kilmallock and Templeglatine. 

The winner of the International Rose of Tralee Festival will be announced at the end of the live show tonight.