'His time with us was too short' - Funeral of Tadgh Farrell hears heartbreaking tributes
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13 Dec 2025
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13 Dec 2025
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Emma was presented with: the W.R. Shaw Queen of the Land Linda O’Brien tiara; the W.R. Shaw sponsored perpetual trophy; the W.R. Shaw sponsored €1,000 prize; a specially commissioned piece of Galway Crystal from Cahill Jewellers. The UCC student also won a two night break in the Bridge House Hotel; and a €200 clothing voucher from Kode Clothing. 
Some 31 queens from all over the country – as well as queens from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland – took part in this year’s festival. Huge crowds were attracted the course of the weekend, according to organisers. During the festival, contestants were judged on a range of attributes – including appearance, dress sense, rural knowledge and elocution. 
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