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Pictures: New Rose of Castlerea 2025 crowned

Pictures: New Rose of Castlerea 2025 crowned

Saoirse Webb has been crowned the Rose of Castlerea 2025.

Nineteen-year-old Saoirse Webb from Tarmon has been crowned the Rose of Castlerea 2025.

The daughter of Michael and Caroline Webb, Saoirse was one of seven ladies vying for the title at the Rose selection night in the Trinity Arts Centre at the weekend.

The 2025 Rose of Castlerea Saoirse Webb pictured with her family. Back row: Angela Webb (grandmother), Peter Mahon (grandfather), Caroline Webb (mother), Aine Webb, Miriam Gannon, Pat Webb and front Matthew Webb, Ruairí Webb, and Michael Webb (father).
The 2025 Rose of Castlerea Saoirse Webb pictured with her family. Back row: Angela Webb (grandmother), Peter Mahon (grandfather), Caroline Webb (mother), Aine Webb, Miriam Gannon, Pat Webb and front Matthew Webb, Ruairí Webb, and Michael Webb (father).

A student at DCU (St. Patrick’s College Campus) where she is going into her second year of studying primary school teaching Saoirse was joined by family and friends to celebrate her win.

The 2025 Rose of Castlerea Saoirse Webb, sponsored by Lyons Mace, with Hemily Martins, Jessica Olivera, Nicole Noonan and Shannon McHugh - Lyons MACE.
The 2025 Rose of Castlerea Saoirse Webb, sponsored by Lyons Mace, with Hemily Martins, Jessica Olivera, Nicole Noonan and Shannon McHugh - Lyons MACE.

The event is sponsored by McSharry's Pharmacy with Gerry Glennon taking on the role of MC on the night.

The 2025 Rose of Castlerea Saoirse Webb with the chairperson of Castlerea Rose Festival Paschal Fitzmaurice and secretary Susan Gaynor.
The 2025 Rose of Castlerea Saoirse Webb with the chairperson of Castlerea Rose Festival Paschal Fitzmaurice and secretary Susan Gaynor.

The crowning of the Castlerea Rose is one of the highlights of the Castlerea Rose Festival. Saoirse now takes over the crown from last year's winner Tara Keane.

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