Mayoral Reception by Cllr. Maria Byrne, Mayor of Limerick

Hi Everyone,

On Monday, the 7th of February, the Mayor of Limerick, Cllr. Maria Byrne held a Mayoral Reception in City Hall to mark my achievement in winning Miss United Nation Europe 2010.

Photography by Kevin Wallace

I was incredibly honoured to receive the reception, especially from Maria Byrne who is an amazing woman and a great role model for the people of Limerick.

Photography by Munsterimages.ie

I was joined by some of the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure of meeting over the past few months including Brendan and Terry Ring of the Cliona Ring Foundation, Claire Kirby of Limerick Animal Welfare and Shay Kinsella of Share a Dream. Other guests who joined me in the celebration included Clive Power of Xtreme Occasions, make-up artist Claire Kelly and Diarmuid Ring and Louise Clifford of the Pier Hotel as well as some of my closest family and friends.

Photo by Munsterimages.ie

As always, I chose my dress from The Ivory Closet's extensive range and selected a mint green Rachel Gilbert number, which I teamed with a purple blazer, grey tights and neutral shoes in order to make it more "daytime" as well as my sash and Carol Shaw Jewellery crown. My hair and make-up was done by Claire Kelly.

Photography by Kevin Wallace

A couple of days later, I met up with Maggie Red Blog to let her know what I have been up to since I featured as her September Star of the Month. Check out the interview by clicking HERE for all my news as well as some more details of the civic reception.


Until Next Time,
Samantha (Sami) Long
Miss United Nation Ireland 2010
Miss United Nation Europe 2010

My Homecoming Party

Hi Everyone,

Unless you've been totally ignoring facebook, then you'll know that my belated homecoming party finally took place on Friday, the 14th of January in Pier One in Limerick.

Photo by munsterimages.ie

The night was a great success and gave me the chance to celebrate my new European title with family and friends. It also acted as the launch of my new role as Miss United Nation Europe 2010.

Photo by Kevin Wallace

I have to say a huge thank you to the incredibly generous co-owners of the newly renovated Pier Hotel, who treated my party guests to a champagne reception, finger food and a fantastic DJ. Clive Power of Xtreme Occasions transformed the venue, including the addition of a red carpet. I also have to say thank you to Louise Clifford, Sales and Marketing Manager of the Pier Hotel and Maureen O'Halloran. If it wasn't for these people, this party would not have happened. I am so grateful to them.

Photography by Keith Wiseman

Guests included celebrity stylist Maureen O'Halloran, Deputy Mayor Cormac Hurley, Miss Limerick Gemma Reilly, Singer/songwrite Raquel Rocca, Diarmuid Ring, proprieter of the Pier Hotel, Maggie Red of Maggie Red Blog, Kevin Wallace of Kevin Wallace Photography, Pat Browne of Munster Images, photographer Keith Wiseman, Joan Birchal and Clive Power of Xtreme Occasions.

Photo by munsterimages.ie

One of the highlights of the night has to be being presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers by the Deputy Mayor, Cormac Hurley. I felt incredibly honoured to be receiving such recognition.

Photography by Keith Wiseman

 Since winning the title in November, I have received amazing support from the people of Limerick and there was no lack of it on the day of my party - The Ivory Closet, Limerick provided me with an amazing Rachel Gilbert evening gown to wear, freelance MUA Claire Kelly did my make-up and Halo: the Urban Retreat did my hair. As always, the crown I wore was designed, commissioned and handmade by Carol Shaw.

Photography by Kevin Wallace

I would like to say thank you to everyone who came. I had an absolutely amazing night!

Until Next Time,
Samantha (Sami) Long
Miss United Nation Ireland 2010
Miss United Nation Europe 2010