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The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Former Carlow Rose of Tralee marries London escort at stunning wedding in Portugal nine years after meeting
A FORMER Rose of Tralee star has got married at a stunning wedding in Portugal. Emma O'Byrne and her husband Martin Davey tied the knot last Friday on June 20. Advertisement 4 Emma and her husband Martin got married last week Credit: Matt and Lena Photography 4 Emma and Martin had their wedding in Portugal Credit: Matt and Lena Photography 4 Emma and Martin posed for some gorgeous snaps on their wedding day Credit: Matt and Lena Photography The beautiful bride represented Carlow in the 2016 Rose of Tralee festival and Martin acted as an escort for the London Rose in the same year. The pair didn't actually spend a lot of time together during the main event but they caught each other's eyes during a BBQ the day after the competition. Martin got down on one knee and popped the question in 2023. And nine years later, Emma and Martin have exchanged vows and become Mr and Mrs. Advertisement read more on rose of tralee The happy couple legally got married in Ireland in May and celebrated the occasion at Mount Falcon Estate in Mayo. They were then surrounded by 140 of their loved ones for their glamorous wedding in Portugal last week. And the newly weds looked more in love than ever in heart-melting photos taken by Matt and Lena Photography. Emma stunned in a Milla Nova white floor-length ball gown from Amore Bridalwear Youghal. Advertisement Most read in News TV The fabulous sleeveless frock was fitted on the bodice and flowed out into a long train. Kathryn Thomas wows in Rose of Tralee look The psychologist had her luscious locks pulled back off her face into a low bun. She finished off her bridal look wearing a white veil and a pair of white pointed-toe kitten heels. Martin looked dapper wearing a classic black suit with a white shirt and black dickie bow. Advertisement The couple made sure to have a few Irish touches for their big day with an Irish poem and a few traditional songs performed. JUST ROSIE A table of Roses were invited to join in on the special day including Maggie McEldowney and her husband John Slowey. Maggie was the the iconic series back in 2016 as Rose after her third attempt at applying for the show. At the time of the show, Maggie was dating Chicago Fire Service worker Jim FitzGibbon, who could not attend the festival due to work matters. Advertisement Instead, John stepped in and escorted the Irish lady on her big day - and the rest is history. John And after just 10 months being engaged, the pair have The love birds got married last weekend on Saturday, May 24, in a beautiful ceremony in Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort in Chicago. Advertisement They were surrounded by their loving family and friends, with many of them flying over from Ireland. 4 Emma was the Carlow Rose in 2016 Credit: Facebook
Irish Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Mayo woman will represent London at Rose of Tralee festival
A MAYO woman has been selected to represent London at the annual Rose of Tralee festival. Shauna Sammon was chosen as the London Rose at a glitzy selection evening held at the Clayton Chiswick Hotel over the weekend. The Mayo native was one of 11 candidates vying for the chance to represent the capital in Ireland this summer. The eleven finalists for the London Rose selection (Pics: David Hennessy/Sinead Dineen) Prior to the selection event all the finalists enjoyed a series of events on the Official London Rose Tour. They included an evening spent dancing at the Hercules pub on Holloway Road, selection night preparation sessions and mock interviews at The Claddagh Ring pub in Hendon, and a reception with Irish Ambassador to the UK, Martin Fraser at the Irish Embassy. Shauna Sammon on stage during the selection night The finalists also enjoyed a bespoke makeup masterclass hosted by the team at Sculpted by Aimee in their Carnaby Street store. 'Being named the 2025 London Rose is an incredible honour and something I'll cherish forever,' Ms Sammon said this week. 'I'm only coming back down to earth after the most surreal few days,' she added. 'I have had a wonderful experience during the whole London Rose process and met some truly inspiring women on my journey.' London Rose 2025 Shauna Shannon presented with her sash by the 2024 London Rose Glenna Mannion The Mayo native also shared how much she is enjoying being part of the Irish diaspora in London. 'I love my Irish community in London,' she admits. 'I have benefited so much from the opportunities it has given me and I'm proud to be London's ambassador in Tralee,' she added before looking ahead to the festival which will get underway in August. "I'm excited to meet the 31 other incredible international Roses in August and to share in such a special experience together,' she explained. 'I'm equally looking forward to the year ahead, wearing the London Rose sash with pride and getting involved in as many events and community activities as I can.' The London Rose 2025 finalists with 2024 Rose of Tralee Keely O'Grady and London Rose 2024 Glenna Mannion Sinead Dineen, of the London Rose Centre, praised Ms Sammon's achievement this week. 'Shauna embodies everything that the Rose of Tralee Festival celebrates, pride in her heritage, strong community spirit, and genuine warmth and charisma,' she said. 'We are delighted to have Shauna represent us in Kerry and we know she will do London proud.' The London Rose Selection is part of the annual Rose of Tralee International Festival, which takes place in Tralee in Co. Kerry every August. See More: London Rose, Rose Of Tralee
