Ballymoney stunner Rebekah Shirley has been crowned the 2014 Open + Direct Miss Northern Ireland winner.
The 18-year-old student impressed the panel of judges with her beauty, charm and personality – giving her the winning edge over 25 other finalists to acquire the coveted crown from previous titleholder Meagan Green.
The gala final at the Europa Hotel on Monday night was a glamorous affair hosted by UTV’s Marc Mallet and former Miss Northern Ireland and television presenter, Joanne Salley.
Winner Rebekah said: “I am absolutely delighted to wear the Miss Northern Ireland crown and be given the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland in this way. Taking part in the contest has been such an immense experience and I never thought I would come this far.
“I’ve always looked up to previous Miss Northern Ireland winners, so I hope to follow in their footsteps and become a positive role model for other local girls. Winning this title is undoubtedly life-changing and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me.”
RT @JustinKernoghan: Rebekah Shirley from Ballymoney…Newly crowned Miss Northern Ireland 2014 #MissNI2014 pic.twitter.com/BA2ScnhCCr
— Love Belfast (@love_belfast) May 13, 2014
The newly crowned 2014 Miss NI. Well done to @ShirleyRebekah #MissNI #missnorthernireland #MissNI2014 pic.twitter.com/QjZFsZQ6zf
— Love Belfast (@love_belfast) May 13, 2014
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