THE Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, is the most stylish newcomer in the fashion sector in Ireland after winning a top prize at the VIP Style Awards.

Winning the award in her category last night in The Marker Hotel, coincided with the Rose of Tralee International Festival being a finalist in the Best Festivals/Event Category at the inaugural Irish Tourism Industry Awards over in the DoubleTree Dublin Hilton.

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The Croke Park Classic American Football Game took the award in that category.

Kerry winners at the Tourism Industry Awards were the Adventure Travel World Summit in the Best Business Innovation Category and Kerry County Council who won the Best Local Authority Tourism Innovation Award.

The CEO of Kerry County Council, Moira Morrell, says the results are positive for the county as a whole.

“I think it’s a night to be very proud to be from Kerry. I’m delighted for Kerry County Council and Destination Kerry,” said Ms Morrell.