Miss Ireland search continues

Could you be the next Miss Cork? It’s all in the quest to find the 77th Miss Ireland.

Organisers say the next Miss Cork is a dynamic ambassador who will represent the county at the much anticipated Miss Ireland final on 14 June.

Young women across Cork are invited to step into the spotlight and embrace a journey of empowerment, leadership, and community impact to follow in the footsteps of current Miss Cork City Rachel O’Leary (24) from Blarney and Miss Cork Riona Cullinane O’ Mahony (21) from Cobh as well as former Miss Irelands Aoife O’Sullivan and Jess Hayes, also from Cork.

The organisers said: “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, Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, current Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and many more.”

In recent years the Miss Ireland Franchise has raised more than €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.

Brendan Marc Scully, Director of Miss Ireland, said: “We’re calling all confident, driven young women in Cork to seize this extraordinary opportunity.”

“Miss Ireland isn’t just a pageant - it’s a launchpad for personal growth, advocacy, and making a difference. If you’re ready to challenge yourself and inspire others, we want to hear from you.”