Two from Westmeath in Miss Ireland finals next weekend

Miaya Brill from Athlone and Clodagh McCahey from Kilbeggan will represent Westmeath in the 2025 Miss Ireland final on June 14 at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim.

Miaya is studying to be a nurse at the University of Ulster.

"I always knew what Miss Ireland was, and I was really inspired by what they stand for," Miaya said, sharing that she had seen older cousins go through the competition, and always felt drawn to entering herself.

"They give everyone a voice to advocate for what's really important to them. That's what matters to me most, it's not just about physical beauty, but what you can give back."

Clodagh is a fluent Irish speaker and Reiki master. She wants to be Miss Ireland because she believes in leading with authenticity, passion, and purpose.

She wants to be a role model who shows young women that confidence isn’t about perfection it’s about embracing who you are, flaws and all, and using your voice to uplift others.

She believes in the power of spreading love, light and positivity on a daily basis.

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 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 more.

In recent years the Miss Ireland Franchise has raised some €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 engage in a competitive process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, social media, and each finalist is tasked with raising awareness and funds for their chosen charities.

The 77th crowned Miss Ireland will receive an agency contract and a host of prizes and will then have a chance to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival, which is televised around the world.

See www.miss-ireland.ie for more information.