Kerry woman is Blue Jean County Queen

Alison O'Connor from Kerry was crowned the 2018 Blue Jean Country Queen at the festival in Athboy on Sunday. She was the first representative from Kerry Macra na Feirme to do so in the 30 year history of the festival.

Alison, a 27 year old Civil Servant and member of Causeyway Macra na Feirme, was awarded the top prize of €1000 from Athboy Credit Union. Last year’s winner, Alison Sinnott from Wexford, returned to Athboy to hand over the crown at a ceremony  on Sunday evening.
Runner-up was Catherine Dillion, Kilkenny received €500 from M&G Groundworks, while third place went to Katie Maguire, from Meath who received €250 from Hi Spec Construction.
Throughout the weekend, Alison and her 21 fellow Queens took part in a hectic and fun filled weekend which saw them do everything from take part in on stage interviews and a fashion show to attending a BBQ with main sponsors, Athboy Credit Union. They also played Fancy Dress Football and sang Karaoke with the festival organizers and judges.
On Friday night, the Queens were interviewed on stage by Enfield Macra member Adam Burke, while on Saturday they had private interviews with the judges and the winner was announced at the Gala Banquet on Sunday.