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Harpist Katie is crowned London Rose of Tralee
 London
student Katie Creane was celebrating this week after being crowned the
London Rose of Tralee at a gala ceremony.
Scores of people turned up at the Crown Moran Hotel in Cricklewood to
watch 11 beauties take to the stage in a bid to impress the judging panel
and clinch the title.
Katie — whose mum and dad are both from Co. Kerry — wowed
the judges with her bubbly personality and confident persona.
For her party piece she played the harp and sang a rendition of Steal
Away.
The 21-year-old English student admitted she was stunned to be chosen.
Speaking after the event she said: “I just can’t believe it.
I’ve dreamt of this day as a child but never thought I’d see
it. I am totally shocked. All of the girls were very worthy contenders.
I’m really looking forward to fulfiling my new role as London Rose
and can’t wait for the trip to Kerry. My family are so proud of
me.”
Katie takes over as the London Rose from last year’s winner Grainne
Canny.
Organiser Sheila McCarthy said: “It must have been a really tough
decision for the judges and I’m sure Katie will make a great ambassador
for the London region. She’s certainly got what it takes.”
Joining Katie at the International Rose Festival in Tralee this August
will be Birmingham Rose Aimee Louise Porch, along with Grace Kelly from
Liverpool and Newcastle Rose Norette Kearney.
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