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06 Sept 2025
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Clonoulty woman Edel Ryan (left), who came third in the Tullamore Credit Union Queen of the Land, with Rachel McNamara (first), from Cork and Joanne Cushen (second), from Kilkenny at the Bridge Hous
A woman from Clonoulty was on the podium of winners in the Tullamore Credit Union Queen of the Land event.
Edel Ryan from Clonoulty was third with a girl from Cork,Rachel McNamara taking top prize and a girl from Kilkenny, Joanne Cushen, taking second spot.
28 contestants were welcomed to the Bridge House Hotel to take part in the two day event after a three year absence.
The judging panel included Sinead Conry (2019 winner), Maria Walsh (former Rose of Tralee winner and MEP) and Paul Shaw (CEO of Tullamore Credit Union)
Rachel McNamara was crowned the winner with the Queen of the Land Linda O’Brien tiara along with the perpetual trophy, €1000 Tullamore Credit Union prize, specially commissioned Galway Crystal piece from Cahill Jewellers and a 2 night stay at the Bridge House Hotel. Both runner ups received cash prizes and a piece of specially commissioned piece of Galway Crystal
The organising committee are very grateful to all the contestants, supporters and sponsors without which the festival would not be possible.
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