Meet the Miss Ireland finalists competing for the coveted 2022 title and crown this weekend.
The 36 hopefuls have been put through their paces in a competitive process over the last three months testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling and social media.
Each finalist was also tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities.
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After months of preparations, the ladies kicked off the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the Miss Ireland competition as they arrived in Castlebar, Co Mayo, today, sporting their county colours to commence a weekend of celebrations including a Diamond Ball Friday night.
And the winner will be crowned on Saturday at the Royal Theatre Castlebar, sponsored by TanOrganic.
Miss Ireland 2022 will receive an agency contract and prizes including jewellery, gowns, professional photo shoots, beauty and hair products.
She will jet off to represent her country at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world.
She will also enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to the Maldives to do a photoshoot later in the autumn.
Before they take to the stage one last time, here’s a look at all of the girls competing for the sparkling crown and title.
Miss Carlow Emmanuella (Ella) Ambrose
Emmanuella, 19, from Youghal, is studying IT management in SETU Carlow.
Miss Clare Derinn Finnerty
Derinn, 20, is from Ennis, Co Clare. She is studying global commerce in NUIG and recovering from her third spinal fusion surgery to fix her spine due to severe scoliosis.
Miss Cork Saoirse O’Shaughnessy
Saoirse, 22, from Coachford, Co Cork is working as a full-time care assistant in A&E in the CUH and recently qualified as a personal trainer.
Miss Cork City Eve Mullins
Eve, 21, from Whitechurch Co Cork is studying early years and childhood studies in UCC.
Miss Cork East Chloe McCarthy
Chloe, 20, from Passage West, Co Cork is also studying early years and childhood studies in UCC.
Miss Cork North Sofia Labus
Sofia, 19, is from Ballyvolane Co Cork. She plans to study criminology in UCC.
Miss Cork People’s Choice Meg O’Mahony
Meg, 21, is from Greenmount, Cork city. She is studying business information systems in MTU with a degree in art and design.
Miss Cork Southeast Carol Ryan
Carol, 25, is from Blackrock in Cork City. She is working as a business support manager, specialising in cybersecurity and as a model.
Miss Dublin Katie O’Connor
Katie, 18, from Dublin, is working as a makeup artist and model. She is also a ballroom and Latin dancer and has represented Ireland in multiple world dance championships.
Miss Dublin Central Jasmine Gerhardt
Jasmine, 24, is from Clonee in Dublin. She is a law graduate and human rights masters student.
Miss Dublin City Carine (CeCe) Tiesoh
Carine, 25, is from Blanchardstown in Dublin. She studied dental nursing in Trinity College and is currently working as a dental nurse and model.
Miss Dublin South Kate Coffey
Kate, 23, is from Ballsbridge, Co Dublin. She is studying a master’s degree in Smurfit Business School, UCD specialising in marketing and retail innovation. She also works as a model and social media influencer.
Miss Dublin West Britney Madondo
Britney, 19, is from Grangegorman in Dublin. She is studying film and broadcasting.
Miss Galway Ava Mathews
Ava, 21, from Loughrea Co Galway, is studying a bachelor of science degree in NUI Galway, majoring in physiology. She is also working as a model.
Miss Kerry Kasey McCormack
Kasey, 18, is from Tralee Co Kerry and hopes to pursue a career in nursing.
Miss Kildare Ciara Smith
Ciara, 19, is from Clane, Co Kildare. She is studying for a performance degree in TU Dublin’s Conservatory of music.
Miss Kilkenny Shreya Ambade
Shreya, 19, is from Kilkenny City. She is currently studying biomedical science at UCD.
Miss Laois Sarah Corbet
Sarah, 19, is studying law and human rights in NUI Galway and hopes to one day work for the UN.
Miss Leitrim Rachel Foley
Rachel, 22, is from Kinlough Co Leitrim. She is working as a receptionist and model.
Miss Limerick Emily Maunsell
Emily, 21, is from Clonmel, Co Tipperary. She is studying international business at University of Limerick.
Miss Louth Maiya McGonagle
Maiya, 19, from Drogheda is pursuing an integrated masters in zoology in Bangor University and has her own sustainable fashion brand.
Miss Mayo Lauren Forkan
Lauren, 22, is from Castlebar, Co Mayo. She is working in retail and has a passion for music.
Miss Meath Aine Duff
Aine, 25, from Co Meath has a degree in Modern Languages and speaks Spanish and Italian.
But her dream is to pursue a career in fashion.
Miss Monaghan Rachel Martin
Rachel, 26, is from Castleblayney, Co Monaghan and works as a business development executive.
Miss Munster Ivanna McMahon
Ivanna, 27, is from Barefield, Ennis, Co Clare. She studied medicine at University College Cork and is currently working in Tralee, Co Kerry.
Miss Munster People’s Choice Orla Winston
Orla, 20, is from Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Co Tipperary. She is a student at UCC, studying commerce.
Miss Navan Anna Clarke
Anna, 24, was born in China and was adopted into an Irish family when she was one years old. She is living in Navan, Co Meath where she is working as a PT and online fitness coach.
Miss Roscommon Rachel Doran
Rachel, 22, is from Roscommon town. She has just completed her degree in events and public relations and works as model and content creator.
Miss Sligo Chloe May Clarke
Chloe, 19, is from Ballisodare, Co Sligo. She is studying secondary school teaching in Dublin City University and a fluent Irish speaker.
Miss Tipperary Megan Kelly
Megan, 19, from Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary is studying business with event management and plans to dedicate this year to pursue her interests in being more involved in her community.
Miss Tipperary South Kerri Doyle
Kerri, 18, is from Killenaule, Co Tipperary. She is working as a make-up artist and is hoping to go on to study and further her career in aesthetics.
Miss Waterford City Heather Murray Heather is a 23-year-old student representing her hometown of Waterford city. She is studying beauty this year in Kilkenny College of Beauty & Sports Therapy.
Miss Waterford Tara Dornbusch
Carrick-on-Suir woman Tara, 23, is also from Waterford city. She recently completed a course in veterinary nursing studies as she is passionate about animal health and welfare.
Miss Wicklow Tanya Flood
Tanya, 24, is from Druids Glen in Co Wicklow. She is working as a research and development scientist with a degree in chemical and pharmaceutical Science.
Miss Wicklow Town Erika Bellamy
Erika is a 21-year-old student from Kilcoole in Co Wicklow. She is currently studying business in DCU.
Miss Wexford Cassie Gaynor
Cassie, 21, is from Castlebridge in Wexford town.
She has just finished her level 8 degree in social science and is currently working in Candy Boutique.
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