Limavady Grammar School Hall of Fame
Student Name: Rachel O’Connor
Current location in the world | It changes a lot. Sometimes I’m home in Drumsurn and other times I’m in London |
Primary School you attended | St. Matthew’s Drumsurn |
Years you were a pupil at LGS | 2008-2014 |
Qualifications | GCSEs & AS Levels |
Life @ LGS
Achievements | Junior Prefect |
Extra-curricular activities you took part in | Hockey team, Hockey Cheltenham Tour, Netball team, Tennis, School Choir, School Shows, Spanish Exchange. |
Most memorable moment from your time at LGS? | I loved rehearsing and performing in all of the School Shows but playing the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz has to be my favourite memory. I loved every minute and laughed the entire time. |
If you could give advice to your teenage self, what would it be? | Please stop worrying about what people think of you. |
Life after LGS
Current Occupation | Singer/Songwriter |
Description | I’m currently working on my own music in order to release an album in the near future. I’m getting help from top writers/producers in London and I am loving every minute. |
Previous Roles | Singer in Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance |
Description | I toured with the show for two years performing 8 shows a week. I got to see the world and meet incredible people along the way. |
Greatest achievement since leaving LGS? | Performing at The London Palladium and Wembley Arena with Michael Flatley himself. |