MISS UNIVERSE IRELAND 2011

Herald.ie, 11-jun-2011: Meet the ladies’ footballer crowned the new Miss Universe Ireland. Aoife Hannon (19) celebrated her big win last night in style by joining her nearest and dearest at a VIP afterparty at Bucks Townhouse.The Kerry-born beauty was joined by her boyfriend of three years, Jason Brown, who had cheered her onto victory at the Burlington Hotel earlier in the evening. Miss Naas Court Hotel, Hannah Devane, came in second place, while Miss Irish Sun Kate McDaid was crowned third. Last year's stunning Miss Universe Ireland Rozanna Purcell wowed in a full-length black dress as she handed over the crown to her successor. Former Miss World Rosanna Davison judged the beauty pageant alongside bride-to-be Pippa O'Connor, model Georgia Salpa and her Celebrity Salon co-star Aisleyne Horgan Wallace. Newly single Xpose presenter Lisa Cannon dazzled in a striking red dress as she co-hosted the bash with Ireland Am presenter Alan Hughes.