Sophie Buckley at her debutantes ball on Thursday.

Tullamore student among Ireland's best dressed debutantes

A Tullamore student has secured her place place among Ireland's best dressed debutantes for 2023.

Sophie Buckley (18) from Tullamore was chosen last Thursday, at the Sacred Heart Secondary School Tullamore debutantes' ball in Dunboyne Castle.

During the ball Sophie was approached by Debs Ireland and told she was the best dressed that night.

"'I was delighted,” said Sophie. "It was so beautiful seeing all the fabulous SHS girls in their finery as we all celebrated the great occasion together.

“I am very grateful to Debs Ireland for choosing me and to each and everyone who has supported me so far,” said Sophie.

Sophie now needs all your votes to be in with a chance of being in the top ten finalists of Ireland’s best dressed debutantes.

How to vote for Sophie

Cast your vote for Sophie Buckley here

Sophie is asking people to share the link and says: "Votes from all counties greatly appreciated, in supporting my dream of the final 10, and doing County Offaly proud!"