Miss Universe Ireland is a national beauty pageant that has selected Ireland's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2002.
History Beginning in 2002 Andrea Roche, who represented Ireland at Miss Universe 1998 in the United States, was the national director of Miss Universe in Ireland. Through the Andrea Roche Model agency, the contestants trained to be the next representative of Ireland at the contest. Between 2002 and 2015 the Andrea Roche era resulted in only one high-placed result in Miss Universe, in 2010, with Rozanna Purcell.
Missions Through the organization, the winner is provided a platform based on her objectives for the year. She will serve as ambassador for the country of Ireland. She will be the face of beauty and fashion brands and bring awareness to social causes for the greater good of communities across Ireland. Alongside The Miss Universe Ireland Organization, she will plan how to achieve her personal and professional goals on the national and global scale.
Formats Personal Interview: Contestant's will be judged by their ability to articulate themselves. This is the opportunity for the judges to get to know who you are. Swimwear competition: Each contestant will walk the runway during the swimsuit segment displaying her dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Evening Gown competition: The judges and fans will see the contestants’ personal style as they walk the stage in their evening gown of choice. However, the exact design of the gown does not count towards the total score and instead the judges focus on how confidently each woman presents herself.
Notes Controversies In 2009 it was reported that the pageant was sponsored by Educogym, a concept gym created by Tony Quinn. At the launch contestants were photographed wearing sashes emblazoned with the Educogym name and it was announced the winner would receive a year's membership. Co-host Lisa Fitzpatrick was reported as saying "If someone wants to read into angels then let them on and if someone else gets help from Tony Quinn's seminars then it can only be doing good for them" despite what many were calling a cult.
Miss Universe Ireland 2010 In 2010 Rozanna Purcell was offered a contract with Trump Model Management after the Miss Universe 2010 competition ended, and was offered additional contracts in Mexico and Colombia. She was then invited to judge at the Miss Venezuela 2010 pageant.
Titleholders Miss Universe Ireland
Miss Universe Ireland has started to send a Miss Ireland to Miss Universe from 1961. Before 2002 the winner of Miss Ireland went to Miss Universe. Started in 2002 the first annual Miss Universe Ireland has been held by Andrea Roche (former Miss Ireland 1998). The winner represents her country at Miss Universe pageant. In 2017 the Miss Universe license in Ireland had given to Brittany Mason (an american model and Moxie media productions). The pageant reruns as like as the motto "Deliver the title of Miss Universe to the Irish". On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year County Miss Universe Ireland Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) NotesBren Marc Scully directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2023 2026 Limerick Aideen Howard TBA 2025 Galway Aadya Srivastava Unplaced 2024 Cork Sofia Labus Unplaced 2023 Kildare Aishah Akorede UnplacedBrittany Mason directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2017―2021 colspan=6 2021 Belfast Katharine Walker Unplaced Appointed — Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the Runner-up of Miss Universe Ireland 2020 crowned as the Miss Universe Ireland 2021. 2020 Ulster Nadia Sayers Unplaced 2019 Dublin Fionnghuala O'Reilly Unplaced 2018 Donegal Grainne Gallanagh Top 20 2017 Cork Cailín Toibín Top 16 Andrea Roche directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2002―2015 colspan=6 2015 Derry Joanna Cooper Unplaced 2014 Cork Lisa Madden Unplaced colspan=6 2012 Dublin Adrienne Murphy Unplaced 2011 Limerick Aoife Hannon Unplaced 2010 Tipperary Rozanna Purcell Top 10 2009 Dublin Diana Donnelly Unplaced 2008 Dublin Lynn Kelly Unplaced colspan=6 2006 Galway Melanie Boreham Unplaced 2005 Dublin Mary Gormley Unplaced 2004 Louth Cathriona Duignam Unplaced 2003 Limerick Lesley Flood Unplaced 2002 South Dublin Lisa O'Sullivan Unplaced
Miss Ireland 1961-2001
Year County Miss Ireland Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) NotesKieran Murray and Roisin MC Queenie directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1997―2001 2001 Tipperary Lesley Turner Unplaced Miss Universe Ireland 2001 (separate title). 2000 Tipperary Louise Doheny Unplaced Miss Universe Ireland 2000 (separate title). 1999 Dublin Vivienne Doyle Unplaced 1998 Tipperary Andrea Roche Top 10 1997 Limerick Fiona Mullally Unplaced Appointed — The 3rd Runner-up of Miss Ireland 1996 competed at Miss Universe 1997.Krish Naidoo directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1980―1996 1996 Cavan Joanne Black Unplaced 1995 Dublin Anna Maria McCarthy Unplaced 1994 South Dublin Pamela Flood Unplaced 1993 Cork Sharon Ellis Unplaced 1992 Down Jane Thompson Unplaced Designated as "Miss Universe Ireland 1992" after Miss Ireland 1991 Amanda Bunker did not allow to compete, due to minimum requirement. 1991 Fingal Siobhan McClafferty Unplaced Miss Photogenic 1990 South Dublin Barbara Ann Curran Unplaced 1989 Dublin Collette Jackson Unplaced 1988 Dublin Adrienne Rock Unplaced 1987 Down Rosemary Elizabeth Thompson Unplaced 1986 — Karen Ann Shevlin Unplaced Designated as "Miss Universe Ireland 1986" after Miss Ireland 1985, Anne Marie Gannon, did not go to Miss Universe 1986. 1985 Dublin Olivia Marie Tracey Top 10 1984 Dublin Patricia Nolan Unplaced 1983 Londonderry Roberta Brown 2nd Runner-up 1982 Londonderry Geraldine Mary McGrory Unplaced 1981 Dublin Valerie Roe Unplaced Miss Ireland 1980 (there were two titles in Miss Ireland; Miss Ireland Universe and Miss Ireland World). 1980 Dublin Maura McMenamim Unplaced Miss Ireland 1979 (there were two titles in Miss Ireland; Miss Ireland Universe and Miss Ireland World). Eric Morley directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1961―1979 1979 — Lorraine Marion O’Connor Unplaced 1978 Dublin Lorraine Bernadette Enriquez Top 12 1977 Dublin Jakki Moore Unplaced 1976 Westmeath Elaine Rosemary O’Hara Unplaced 1975 Dublin Julie Ann Farnham Top 12 1974 Dublin Yvonne Costelloe Unplaced 1973 — Pauline Theresa Fitzsimons Unplaced 1972 Donegal Maree McGlinchey Unplaced 1971 — Marie Hughes Unplaced 1970 Fermanagh Rita Doherty Unplaced 1969 — Patricia Brine Unplaced 1968 Dublin Tiffany Scales Unplaced 1967 — Patricia Armstrong Top 15 1966 Cavan Gladys Anne Waller Unplaced 1965 — Anne Elizabeth Neill Unplaced 1964 — Maurine Elizabeth Lecky Unplaced 1963 — Marlene Margaret McKeown 2nd Runner-up Miss Photogenic Crowned from the title of Miss Ireland-Nations 1963/1964. 1962 Dublin Josie Dwyer Unplaced 1961 Dublin Jean Russell Unplaced
References
External links Official website of Miss Universe Ireland