Amy Gillen from Donegal was crowned the 2023 Rose of London at the Rose of London ball at Clayton Hotel in Chiswick on Friday 26 May.

Amy was selected from the 16 finalists and will now go on to represent London at the international Rose of Tralee Festival in August.

Amy, 27, was born in Letterkenny and grew up in Bridgetown, Co. Donegal.

An accomplished musician, Amy graduated from the Royal College of Music in London and was awarded the Tagore Gold Medal by HRH King Charles lll.

She also performed for the King at Windsor Castle and recently released her debut album.

Amy played The Town I Love So Well on the flute on the night as her party piece.

The Irish World were there on the night as well as on the Rose of London tour to meet all the finalists as well as the outgoing 2022 Rose of London Hayley Reynolds and guest on the night Mayo Rose Kate Heneghan.

Filmed and edited by David Hennesssy.
Narrated by Stephen Hannify.
Featuring the track Take Off by Luke Bergs & Waesto.