Aoibhionn Ni Shuilleabhainn, from Mayo celebrates after being named Rose of Tralee last night. PA/ Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus.
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin from Carnacon, Co Mayo, was crowned the 2005 Rose of Tralee in the Dome last night.
Aoibhinn, who holds a theoretical physics degree from University College Dublin, had planned to continue her post graduate studies in biophysics but said last night she would defer that for a year.
The fluent Irish speaker and sean nós singer charmed the crowd with her rendition of Summerfly, the song made famous by Maura O'Connell.
Aoibhinn was comfortable before the cameras, having been a child star of sorts on Talent on the Telly at the age of 11.
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After the result was announced she said what she needed was a cup of tea. "I'm in shock. It's like a dream. I really paid no attention to the odds."