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New York rose crowned as Rose of Tralee

Lisa Murtagh - Crowned as Rose of Tralee
Lisa Murtagh - Crowned as Rose of Tralee

The New York Rose has been crowned this year's Rose of Tralee.

27-year-old Lisa Murtagh works as an attorney in New York.

Her father is originally from Longford town and her mother is from Athea, Co Limerick.

31 contestants representing parts of Ireland, Australia, Canada, Britain, Europe and the United States took to the stage over two nights in Tralee.

The festival, now in its 48th year, was presented by broadcaster Ray D'Arcy.