CAOIMHE Kenny (24) was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at a spectacular star-studded ceremony at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, County Meath on Saturday night last, describing it as the “greatest achievement” of her life.
Caoimhe grew up in Fahan from the age of four to 16, and went to school at Scoil Mhuire in Buncrana.
Having moved to county Louth as a teenager, Caoimhe now works as a Buying Assistant for leading Irish retailers Brown Thomas and Arnotts and is also a talented dancer with a passion for ballet, tap, modern dance and acrobatics. In recent years she has expanded her practice to include aerial hoop and silks.
Caoimhe wowed judges and guests at the sparkling ceremony with a stunning lyrical dance performance on Saturday night last weekend.
Caoimhe is deeply passionate about creating meaningful change. She actively volunteers with Save Our Homeless Dundalk and Hygiene hub Louth supporting vulnerable people in her community. Her passion also extends to sustainability and creativity which is reflected through her work with Junk Kouture where she has been a global ambassador at major international events including the global citizen awards in New York and the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles.
She said winning Miss Ireland is the “greatest achievement” of her life.
“Winning Miss Ireland is the greatest achievement of my life, a dream realised through hard work, perseverance, and belief in my purpose.
“Representing Ireland at Miss World is a once-in a lifetime opportunity, and I’m determined to make it count. I will use this platform to be a voice for change and a role model for young girls like me, girls who dream to make a difference, showing them that kindness, courage, and purpose can lead to real impact.”
The finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2025 crown stepped into the spotlight last night and embraced their journeys of empowerment, leadership, and community impact with a spectacular ceremony, vibrant performances and a star-studded audience including Former Miss Irelands Rebecca Magure, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife Walsh and Anne Marie Gannon, Current Miss Universe Ireland Sofia Labus, Fair City’s Jenny Lee Dixon, Miss Universe Ireland 2023 Aishah Akorede, TV Stylist Marietta Doran, Ireland AM presenter Deric Hartigan Caoimhe’s Dad, Stephen Kenny, former Republic of Ireland national team manager and many more.
CULTURAL PRIDE
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.
The finalists of Miss Ireland are put through their paces in a challenging competitive process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, social media and each finalist is tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities. Caoimhe Kenny, the 77th crowned Miss Ireland will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and will then have a chance to jet off to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world.
