The Texas Rose has been crowned Rose of Tralee for 2013.
Haley O'Sullivan was announced as the winner of the pageant in the festival Dome by host Dáithí Ó'Sé last night.
The Dallas woman (25) works as a marketing coordinator for an industrial chemical company.
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The new Rose of Tralee found it difficult to put her feelings into words.
Haley with her boyfriend Davy, who comes from Monaghan
Meanwhile Haley's Mom, Lindsey, says she too was taken by surprise when Haley was announced as the winner.
Watch Texas Rose Haley O'Sullivan's on-stage appearance - which included an airing of the Roses' take on the Harlem Shake, organised by Haley on the official tour bus.
