Miss Sally's and Miss Omagh crowned at the next Insanity Tan Miss World Northern Ireland Heat

Girls from across the country competed for their place at the Miss World Northern Ireland final in front of an astute judging panel which included model agent Alison Clarke, Former Miss World Northern Ireland, Mary McCartney, Current Miss World Northern Ireland, Emma Carswell, ACA Model and chaperone, Rosie Boyle, Connor McGirr of Sally’s and representing Title Sponsors Insanity Tan, Kathleen Kelly.

Katharine Walker from Belfast who was crowned Miss Sally’s” and Jasmine O’Kane from L’Derry was chosen as Miss Omagh”. Both girls will now go forward to the grand final in Belfast’s Europa Hotel in May and stand a chance of winning the coveted title of the, ‘Insanity Tan Miss World Northern Ireland 2017.

Competition organiser Alison Clarke said: “It was great to be back at Sally’s again this year, and what a brilliant night had by all. Antrim never disappoints with the calibre of girls who enter, once again it was a fabulous night and a huge congratulations to the winning girls and a big thank you to all who came along!”

Kathleen Kelly, area manager of Bronze Tanning & Beauty and representing Insanity Tan this year’s Title sponsor added: “What a fantastic night at Sally’s. I have been told this heat has always been a strong one and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The atmosphere was brilliant and all the girls looked amazing. Congratulations to Katharine Walker and Jasmine O’Kane and a big thank you for all who made the night so special.”

Last year’s winner, Emma Carswell concluded: “Congratulations to Katharine and Jasmine. My year as Miss World Northern Ireland 2016 has been a dream come true. It is something that I will treasure forever and I cannot thank event organiser Alison Clarke and ACA Models enough for giving me this life changing opportunity. I would also like to thank all of my amazing sponsors for everything that they have generously provided for me this year as Miss World Northern Ireland. It was certainly has been a busy year!

“I am so excited to get to know all of the girls as they embark on their Miss World Northern Ireland journey and I would like to wish them the very best of luck!”

Title sponsor Insanity Tan will be supporting the Miss World Northern Ireland 2017 contest with a number of fabulous giveaways – Every Entrant that enters is offered a complimentary Insanity Spray Tan before every heat from any Bronze Tanning & Beauty Salon and the two winners will receive an Insanity Tan gift bag on the night as well as a discount card that entitles them to 20% off all treatments at any of the Bronze Tanning & Beauty salons.

The competition is still open to entrants with heats taking place across the country, for further details of heat locations and dates please visit; www.missnorthernireland.co.uk

For more information please contact Alison Clarke, Joleen Stewart or Victoria Withers at ACA Models Office on 028 90 809 809 or email [email protected]