THE Kerry Rose selection over now, but earlier on Friday we were there to capture the glamour of the contestants before they took to the stage at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
The 27 ladies were looking amazing and posed for photos with family and friends before facing their interviews with host Daithi O Se.
All of them were relaxed and looking forward to the night ahead. The winner, Mary Hickey from Rathmore, was announced just before midnight.
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Kerry Rose contestants Maria Ward, Sarah Mullins, Sarah Linehan, Fiona McMahon and Vanessa Earlie, at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose contestants Cora O’Connor, Cliodhna Ni Dheargain, Shauna Cashel, Aine O’Sullivan and Aisling O’Carroll at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The 27 Kerry Rose contestants at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cheering on Rose contestant Aine O’Sullivan from Kenmare were Susan Collins, Emma Collins, Niamh Collins and Debbie Long. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret Doody, Grace Kennelly representing John F Maguire’s Pharmacy, Lisa Doody and Brigid Doody. Photo by Dermot Crean
Grace Murphy, Grainne Cremins, Shauna O’Donoghue supporting Mairead Cremins of Sandra’s Hair Salon on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead Moriarty (fifth from left) the Marina Inn Rose with, supporters from left; Siobhan McGowan, Bridie Kennelly, Emer Flannery, Marguerite Kavanagh , Niamh Ni Shuilleabhain, Grainne Kane and Shauna Neher at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sheila O’Dwyer, Mike Sheehan, Rose contestant Louise O’Shea, Mary O’Shea and John Sheehan at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eileen O”Carroll, Rose Contestant Aisling O’Carroll and Myra Blackwood at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bernard Mullins, Catherine O’Sullivan and Patrick Mullins supporting Sarah Mullins on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
