Caoimhe Kenny was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim Co Meath over the weekend.
Since 1947, the Miss Ireland pageant has celebrated intelligence, ambition, and cultural pride, evolving into a platform that champions female leadership and philanthropy.
This year’s competitors will join a legacy of inspiring role models including Former Miss World Rosanna Davison and former Miss Irelands – Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Pamela Uba, Aoife Walsh, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, current Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and many more.
In recent years the Miss Ireland Franchise has raised over €350,000 for various charities including Laura Lynn, Temple Street, Alzheimer’s Ireland, Pieta House, The Cari Foundation and The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Caoimhe is the daughter of Stephen Kenny, the former manager of the Republic of Ireland national team and the current manager of League of Ireland side St Patrick’s Athletic.
She shared her delight on social media, writing: “I can’t believe I’m saying this… I’m Miss Ireland 2025. Being crowned Miss Ireland is a dream come true. It still hasn’t sunk in yet!
“Representing this amazing country on the @missworld stage is something I’ve dreamed of. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey it means the world to me. Here’s to a year of purpose, passion, and making a difference. Let’s go!”
Congratulations Caoimhe!
