Donegal woman Grainne Gallanagh won a Top 20 placement at the glamorous Miss Universe pageant.
The Buncrana-born nurse also placed in the Top 5 in Europe last night.
Miss Philippines Catriona Gray was crowned the overall winner of the 67th Miss Universe in the early morning final in Bangkok, Thailand.
Grainne dazzled in a soft green Carlos Alberto gown called “Celtic Grace”, which was designed and named after her.
This is the second year in a row that an Irish entry has placed in the Top 20.
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On stage, Grainne spoke of her passion for women’s health and her love of Harry Potter books.
She has used her platform as Ireland’s ambassador to shine a light on women’s health issues in Ireland and internationally, and said she dreams of opening her own clinic in the future.
Following the final, Grainne took to social media to share her gratitude and delight: “Making the top 20 in the most prestigious pageant in the world is an accomplishment I can’t put into words,” she wrote.