Ballymoney girl crowned Miss NI

Rebekah Shirley has been crowned the 2014 Open + Direct Miss Northern Ireland winner at a glittering black tie event at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th May 2014, 11:52 BST
PACEMAKER BELFAST 12/05/2014 Rebekah Shirley is Crowned The Open + Direct Miss Northern Ireland 2014, with 13 Heats across NI, Beating 26 Finalists from13 Heats across NI with the final being held in the Europa Hotel Belfast. Photo Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker PressPACEMAKER BELFAST 12/05/2014 Rebekah Shirley is Crowned The Open + Direct Miss Northern Ireland 2014, with 13 Heats across NI, Beating 26 Finalists from13 Heats across NI with the final being held in the Europa Hotel Belfast. Photo Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press
PACEMAKER BELFAST 12/05/2014 Rebekah Shirley is Crowned The Open + Direct Miss Northern Ireland 2014, with 13 Heats across NI, Beating 26 Finalists from13 Heats across NI with the final being held in the Europa Hotel Belfast. Photo Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press

The stunning 18-year-old student from Ballymoney impressed the panel of judges on the night with her beauty, charm and personality - giving her the winning edge over twenty-five other finalists, to acquire the coveted crown from previous titleholder Meagan Green.

The exclusive gala final was a glamorous affair hosted by UTV’s Marc Mallet and former Miss Northern Ireland and television presenter, Joanne Salley.

Read this week’s Ballymoney and Moyle Times for full story!

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