Tyrone representative crowned International Miss Macra

Lynsay Hawkes, representing Tyrone, took the crown at the close of the 46th annual International Miss Macra Festival which took place over the August bank-holiday weekend, writes Claire Sutton.

The festival, run by Clonoulty/Rossmore Macra na Feirme, drew contestants and supporters from across the country and, indeed, overseas to Thurles, Co Tipperary.