WATCH: Limerick Rose Sinéad Flanagan crowned Rose of Tralee 2019

Limerick rose Sinéad Flanagan has been crowned the 2019 International Rose of Tralee.

The junior doctor took home the crown, making her the 60th winner of the festival.

Daithi O'Se announced the winner as a shell-shocked Sinéad called it an "amazing" experience.

She said: "I think you can tell by me, I'm a bit shocked".

And the 2019 Rose of Tralee is... Sinead Flanagan #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/ydB4XB23oU

— Rose of Tralee (@RoseofTralee_) August 27, 2019

Former 2018 International Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Mate Maher, passed on her crown to her as the crowd cheered.

Limerick councillor Daniel Butler congratulated the UL and UCC graduate, saying she was "doing Limerick proud".

Our 2019 Rose of Tralee is Sinead Flanagan 🌹 pic.twitter.com/C3GtDWPVGR

— Rose of Tralee (@RoseofTralee_) August 27, 2019