Shrules maria is crowned rose of tralee

THERE are huge celebrations in Shrule and Headford following the crowning of Philadelphia Rose Maria Walsh as the Rose Tralee last night.
Maria from Laragan, is the youngest daughter of Vincent and Noreen Walsh. She attended Shrule NS and Presentation College in Headford. Maria was very much involved in the Headford No Name Club and was Hostess of the Year in 2004.
A native of Boston, Maria (27) moved to Shrule with her family 20 years ago. Philadelphia has become her adopted hometown where she now works for a fashion company.
'Maria is a brilliant girl and I'm not just saying that because she's my daughter.She's the most down to earth girl you could meet,' her Dad Vincent told The Herald ahead of the Rose of Tralee final.
About 100 relatives and friends travelled to Tralee for the weekend to cheer on Maria who is the 56th Rose of Tralee.