The Ballyforan woman thanked the public for their support and said she's looking forward to being on-stage with Daithi O Sé this evening:

Shauna pulled out all the stops to impress the judges, even challenging host Kathryn Thomas to a rowing race.

The drama began around 7 am when a Jack Russell called Max fell overboard from a cruiser.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station.

Local councillors can increase or reduce local property tax, by up to 15 per cent, from the basic rate set nationally.

Shauna was 66/1 to win the competition yesterday morning however bookies now have the Leitrim woman at 10/1 to win the 64th Rose of Tralee.

Rahara man Edward John Beattie died last Tuesday at the age of 86 – three years after being forced to flee his home for several months because of flooding.

Leitrim Rose Shauna Murtagh is the first Shannonside representative on stage later this evening as part of the 64th festival.