Meet Clare Konen

Hi! 

My name is Clare Konen, and I was born and raised in Montana with a huge family.  I did not have many traveling opportunities until the Irish Life Experience of 2023. 

I was encouraged to sign up for the Program by my dad, who wanted me to explore more of the world and find a passion. 

I graduated Polson High School last year, and I am currently a Barista at Starbucks in Kalispell, Montana.  

I am going to be starting school and would like to pursue a degree to become a Surgical Technologist.  In the meantime, I enjoy spending my time reading, with my KitchenAid, friends, and family. 

Other than the perfect camping spot on a river, Ireland became one of my safe spaces, and I cannot wait to return with all these wonderful people and meet the 2025 Irish Life Experience students!