Daughter of former Ireland manager representing Louth in Miss Universe Ireland contest

Caoimhe Kenny has been chosen to represent the wee county in the Miss Universe Ireland Final and she is the daughter of former Republic of Ireland football manager, Stephen Kenny.

Caoimhe Kenny (23) from Blackrock will represent Louth at at the Miss Universe Ireland Final at the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk Co Louth on Friday September 20.

She is a qualified fashion buyer and work as a buyer for Brown Thomas Arnottes and previously worked as UK Territory Manager for the Global Youth Sustainability Platform Junk Kouture.

Caoimhe attended The Oscar Wilde Awards In LA as a representative for Junk Kouture wearing a dress made entire from plastic created by teenage students in Ireland.

She also attended The Global Citizen Awards In New York as a representative of Junk Kouture wearing a dress made entirely from plastic bags created by a young woman who participated in the Junk Kouture programme.

The Louth woman is passionate about dance and is professionally trained in Ballet, Tap, Modern Dance and Acrobatics.

She is also passionate about raising awareness for Save Our Homeless Dundalk. This extraordinary charity, driven by inspiring volunteers, offers essential services to individuals facing severe hardships and financial difficulties.

Some 27 finalists from all over Ireland will compete for the coveted Miss Universe Ireland crown this Friday at a spectacular ceremony with a special guest performance from Irish chart-topping Boyband ‘Next in Line’ Current title holder Aisha Akorede will crown the winner who will then represent Ireland at the 73rd Miss Universe final in Mexico City this November 16t, following in footsteps of previous winners Roz Purcell, Joana Copper and current title holder Aishah Akorede.

The 73rd Miss Universe Competition takes place in Mexicothis November 16th 2024.

The highly-anticipated event will feature 90 women from around the globe vying for the job of Miss Universe, selected via events including personal statements, in-depth interviews, evening gown, and swimwear.

The evening will culminate with the 72nd Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua crowning her successor at the end of the event.