New Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy said being crowned the winner felt like ‘an out of body experience’ as she reflected on the emotional night.
The Westmeath native broke down in tears on Tuesday night when host Daithi O Se called out her name on the famous Dome stage.
Speaking after the win, Rachel, who has become the first ever Westmeath Rose of Tralee, admitted she was visibly shaking from the shock, but told how she felt her late mother’s presence with her the whole time.
