A DELIGHTED Southside lady was whisked off her feet and dazzled with
?¬10,000 worth of diamonds after she won a Valentine’s Day competition.
Yvonne McDonnell, who is originally from Greenhills and who teaches in Firhouse, won the competition run by Dr Oetker Ristorante Pizza to mark their 10th year in Ireland.
Playing cupid, Dr Oetker Ristorante Pizza arranged for Yvonne and her husband Tommy, and their two children RÃona (11) and Conor (8) to be picked up by chauffeur-driven limousine and driven to Appleby Jewellers where they were able to choose from among the dazzling collection.
The couple, who celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary this year, were then treated to a romantic day in Dublin city centre – to add an extra sparkle to their Valentine’s weekend.
“This is the best thing that has ever happened to me,
? said Yvonne after discovering she had won the Dr Oetker competition.
“As a student in Trinity College I would often walk down Grafton Street to Appleby Jewellers and stare in the window dreaming that one day I would be receiving a beautiful diamond ring from the store
“It is such a nostalgic experience being back there today and especially with my two wonderful children Conor and RÃona and my husband Tommy.
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Caroline Burton, Marketing Manager with Dr Oetker Ireland said they wanted to use the special celebration of their 10 years in Ireland to show their appreciation to their customers.
“Out of the 8,000 entries to the competition we are delighted to have chosen such a worthy winner as Yvonne,
? said Caroline.