3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Cork fashionista praises ‘elegant' Rose of Tralee contestant Nancy – ‘She is a wonderful ambassador'
Nancy and the other 31 hopefuls began their Rose tour on Sunday from the Knightsbrook Hotel in Co Meath, and the cohort will be welcomed to Tralee tomorrow.
During the tour, Nancy has worn pieces from Newmarket-based fashion store, Linehan's.
Owner of Linehan's Fashions, Philip Linehan, said Nancy is a 'wonderful ambassador' for Meelin and North Cork as a whole.
'It is an honour for Nancy to be representing this local area as the Cork Rose.
'In Meelin, when they say they are heading to town, it would be Newmarket that they are talking about, so that will tell you how close we are.
'Nancy is an elegant lady, I have to say, and she is a wonderful ambassador, for me and more importantly, Meelin as well,' he said.
Nancy has worn some of Philip's pieces throughout her time as the Cork Rose, which have garnered high praise from fashion lovers.
'Nancy is the first Rose from this area in a very long time – I can't remember the last time.
'She likes to shop local and support local, and I remember Nancy modelling for us in the past.
'If we have any fashion shows in Meelin or Newmarket, whether it's charity or local events, Nancy would always model for us, no problem.
'Nancy would always be open to suggestions, and she carries the clothes so well.
'I gave her a dress for the Charleville Agricultural Show and people were admiring it,' he said.
Philip wished Nancy the 'very best of luck' in Tralee.
