Calling all Miss Irelands of the past and the future …

Jasmine Gerhardt pictured as she was crowned Miss Ireland 2023at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Northwood ,Dublin on Saturday evening. Picture Brian McEvoy.

The quest for the 77th Miss Ireland begins. In a glorious celebration of beauty, grace and empowerment, the search has officially begun for Miss Cork, Miss Waterford and Miss Limerick.

The current Miss Cork City, Rachel O’Leary works in sales and Miss Cork Riona Cullinaan O’Mahony (21) is studying an undergraduate degree in History and Irish. 

Current Miss Waterford Ella Power (21) from Waterford is training to be a paediatric nurse. During her time as Miss Waterford, Ella raised money to buy toys for the paediatric ward and also collaborated with “invincABLE gym”: “invincABLE” is a disability accessible gym catered for everyone to use. Ella loves art and loves to paint which she finds is a form of meditation as it helps her relax. She went to stage school throughout her childhood participating in acting and dancing classes and always dreamed of being part of Miss Ireland as a child.

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