Diamonds are forever for the Miss Ireland organisation as this year marks the 75th Diamond Jubilee year of the competition with plans in place for the largest and most spectacular event to mark the occasion at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on August 19 where an attendance of 1500 is expected.
The search is now on for Miss Mayo 2022 to follow in the footsteps of reigning Miss Mayo title holders who represented the county last year at the Miss Ireland final.
The winner of Miss Ireland 2021, Pamela Uba (26 ), who grew up in Ballyhaunis, captured the hearts of the nation last year and has featured prominently in the Irish media with captivating interviews and also made waves internationally, appearing on TV Shows in Los Angeles, London, Johannesburg and even featured in the New York Times. Pamela spent a month in Puerto Rico representing Ireland at Miss World and is all set to jet back out there in March for the overall final.
Miss Mayo Laura Martin (25 ) also did Mayo Proud last year on the Miss Ireland stage as 'Beauty with a Purpose' Winner in recognition of all of her charity work and Miss Claremorris Olivia Barret (21 ) from Claremorris finished in the top eight finalists.
The winner of each of the county crowns and sashes will enjoy representing their county and title throughout the year at various events, awards and appearances. Full details on how to enter Miss Ireland 2022 are available on www.miss-ireland.ie or on the Miss Ireland App now available from Apple App Store or Google Play.
The finalists of Miss Ireland this year will be put through their paces in a challenging competitive process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, social media and each finalist will be tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities.
Established in 1947, Miss Ireland has been the launch pad for many eminent, successful, and inspiring women in Ireland. In recent years the Miss Ireland Franchise has raised over €300,000 for various charities including Laura Lynn, Temple Street, Alzheimer’s Ireland, Pieta House, The Cari Foundation and this year are proud to partner, once again, with Variety Ireland, an Irish charity helping sick, disadvantaged and children with special needs since 1951.
The winner of Miss Ireland 2022 will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes including jewellery, gowns, professional photo shoots, beauty and hair products and then jet off to represent her country at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world. See www.miss-ireland.ie for more information.
