Catrina in Euro battle of beauties

LOOKING poised and elegant in her lemon halter neck evening dress, the stunning Catrina Supple floated across the stage of the Pavilion Baltard last night, hoping to be the first Irish beauty to be crowned Miss Europe.

For 20-year-old model Catrina, from Youghal, Co Cork, it marked the culmination of a gruelling six weeks of preparation, but the catwalk is now something she takes in her stride.

“I represented Ireland in Miss World last year in South Africa and that was a fantastic experience. I’m working as a model full-time now, so I don’t get nervous anymore,” said Catrina.