Search for Miss Cork begins

The search has officially begun for a new Miss Cork to follow in the footsteps of current Miss Cork City Rachel O’Leary and Miss Cork Riona Cullinane O’Mahony in the Miss Ireland contest.

The winner will represent their county and make appearances at various events and awards. They will also take part in a spectacular show on March 29, 2025, to crown the new Miss Ireland and Mr Ireland. Details on how to enter are available on miss-ireland.ie, and applications close on August 31.

The Miss Ireland finalists will go through a competitive process, testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, and social media, and will be tasked with raising awareness and funds for their chosen charities. In recent years the Miss Ireland franchise has raised over €350,000 for charities including LauraLynn, Temple Street, Alzheimer’s Ireland, Pieta House, and Cari Foundation, and partners this year with Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The winners of Miss Ireland and Mr Ireland will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes, then both will jet off to represent the country at the respective Mr World and Miss World festivals, televised in more than 100 countries around the world.

In addition, Brendan Marc Scully, director of Miss Ireland, said: “We are thrilled to announce that we are delving into the captivating history of Miss Ireland.

“From the inaugural year of the competition in 1947 to the present day, we are seeking photographs that will unravel the timeless elegance and legacy of Miss Ireland and those crowned for each county in Ireland through the years. 

"We would especially love to find and celebrate all those who we don’t have records for, going back to the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. The memories captured in these photographs are not just images; they are windows to the past, reflections of the beauty and resilience that define the essence of Miss Ireland.”

If you or someone you know was crowned Miss Ireland over the years or won a county title, contact events@miss-ireland.ie.