Pics: Caoimhe Kenny, daughter of ex-Ireland boss Stephen, crowned Miss Ireland
Caoimhe Kenny, the daughter of former Republic of Ireland football manager and current boss of St. Patrick's Athletic Stephen Kenny, was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim Co Meath on Saturday night.
The finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2025 crown stepped into the spotlight at the gala event, which was first held in Ireland in 1947.
The Miss Ireland pageant aims to celebrate intelligence, ambition, and cultural pride, evolving into a platform that champions female leadership and philanthropy.
Former Miss Irelands include Rosanna Davison, Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Pamela Uba, Aoife Walsh, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, 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 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.
As this year's Miss Ireland, Caoimhe Kenny will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and will 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.
Check out pictures from the event below.
Get all the big crime and court stories direct to your phone on our new WhatsApp service. Sign up here.
Caoimhe and Stephen Kenny 1 of 11
Miss Louth Caoimhe Kenny from Dundalk wakes up to her first day as the new Miss Ireland 2 of 11
Caoimhe Kenny from Dundalk with her father Stephen, mother Siobhan and her brother Eoin after she was crowned Miss Ireland 2025 3 of 11
Caoimhe Kenny from Dundalk (Second from the left ) with the runners up after she was crowned Miss Ireland 2025 at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath 4 of 11
Caoimhe Kenny with her father Stephen and mother Siobhan 5 of 11
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘We love you dearly', gushes Storm Keating in heartfelt message to Ronan as Brian pens tribute to Arthur on Father's Day
STORM Keating gushed over her husband Ronan as Brian Dowling doted over hubby Arthur in a Father's Day tribute. From doting messages to remembering parents who have passed, Instagram was flooded with all sorts of touching tributes this Father's Day. 7 Irish celebs celebrated their husbands and fathers on social media today Credit: Instagram 7 Some shared hilarious intimate moments Credit: Instagram 7 Other celebs opted to share more heartwarming moments with their loved ones Credit: Instagram 7 Many celebs gushed over the men in their life Credit: Instagram Many marked the occasion by sharing throwback snaps, gushing over loved ones or just enjoying a nice lunch out, and many of Ireland's celebs shared how they celebrated their dads on social media. In an emotional tribute to his husband The dad-of-two shared a series of heartwarming snaps that saw his family having a nice duvet day - while Brian got ready for work. Brian wrote: "Let's go to Father's Day 2025!! To think this time last year, Blu wasn't in our arms yet. read more on father's day "Being a dad is honestly one of the best blessings in life and also one of the most challenging jobs in the world. I didn't become a dad until I was 44 years old when we @gourounlian were blessed with the arrival of our beautiful Blake. "Nineteen months later, we were blessed again with the arrival of our beautiful Blu. I never take for granted how happy and healthy our babies are, but I swear to you, as a parent, you work your ass off in every possible way to ensure your child/children are safe and happy." Also marking the day was former Miss Ireland, Rosanna shared a bunch of recent photos of Wes, some of the pictures saw him enjoying time in the sun and Wes doting over the couple's three kids. Most read in Celebrity Rosanna penned a heartfelt message writing: "Happy Father's Day to our superstar dad @wesquirke and the best dad/Bambam in the whole world! We all love you so much @cdebinsta. "Of course, it's not the easiest or happiest day for everyone. Sending love to those that need it the most today." Vogue Williams new book release Additionally gushing over her husband, was Storm shared a series of snaps of her husband along with photos of her own dad. Ronan doted over all five of his kids as he posed in one black and white snap alongside his two eldest. 7 Rosanna wrote a heartfelt message to her husband Wes Credit: Instagram She wrote: "It's the way you love them all. The way you listen. The way you make them laugh and the way you bring the fun. It's the way you can be a best friend but not at the detriment to being the parent. "The way you miss them when they're not around. But the way you are always there when they need you to be. Happy Father's Day baby @rokeating You're the best dad and we all love you so dearly for it." In another heart warming tribute, former Saturday's singer The pair could barely contain their excitement as they grinned wide while embracing each-other for the snap in a pub. 7 Storm Keating composed a short poem for her singer husband Credit: Instagram Sharing the image with fans, Una wrote: "Happy Father's day." Virgin Media star Glenda shared a gorgeous throwback snap of the pair where they both brandished novelty face masks. Sharing her photos, Glenda wrote: "Forever my number one". In a similar vein to other celebrity Father's Day posts, In one adorable snap Vogue shared, Spencer could be seen fast asleep curled up beside the couple's youngest son, Otto. She also shared a hilarious snap of Spencer embracing their daughter, Gigi who looked confused as to what her dad was doing. Sharing the series of photos, Vogue wrote: "Happy Father's Day @spencermatthews we love you so much. What fun we have." 7 Some celebs shared major throwback snaps to mark Father's Day Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Former ROI manager Stephen Kenny's daughter crowned Miss Ireland & steps out with rarely-seen-family in new snaps
IRISH sporting legend Stephen Kenny's daughter Caoimhe posed for a snap alongside her dad as she bagged a major crown. The popular footballer shares three other kids with his wife Siobhan; Eoin, Neave, Fionn and Caoimhe. Advertisement 3 Caoimhe took home the Miss Ireland crown last night Credit: Brian McEvoy 3 Caoimhe was runner-up last year in the competition Credit: Brian McEvoy 3 All of Caoimhe's family were at the glam event to celebrate her win Credit: Brian McEvoy Yesterday, the 77th Miss Ireland competition took place at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath. During the evening 21 finalists stepped out into the spotlight for the glam event, vying for the coveted crown However, only one of the girls could emerge on top, and the latest recipient of the Miss The pair beamed as they posed for a quick snap after Caoimhe had received the top accolade. Advertisement read more on stephen kenny Caoimhe was the first runner-up in the competition last year in She is also a volunteer with Save Our Homeless Dundalk and Hygiene Hub Louth. Caoimhe also worked for the Junk Kouture competition and attended the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA wearing a dress made from plastic created by teenage students in Ireland. She has been a dancer since she was five years old, training in ballet, tap, modern dance and acrobatics. Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog The 24-year-old embraced her dad warmly as both of them could barely contain their joy. The 53-year-old looked dapper in a smart green and black three piece suit. RTE star makes hilarious response to Joe Duffy replacement rumours While Caoimhe looked ethereal in a jaw-dropping green frock that featured little embellished flowers. In another snap from the evening, former Miss Ireland, Rebecca Maguire delightedly handed over the crown to Caoimhe. Advertisement It was a full family celebration for Caoimhe as after receiving the crown, she was snapped chatting to her two grannies. PROUD PARENT Both Stephen and Siobhan's mothers, Marie Kenny and Olive Whelan, beamed with pride as they spoke to their granddaughter. Former Miss Irelands include 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. Advertisement The Miss Ireland pageant aims to celebrate intelligence, ambition, and cultural pride, evolving into a platform that champions female leadership and philanthropy. The winner of Miss Ireland receives a modelling agency contract and a host of prizes before jetting off to represent Ireland next year on the international stage at the Miss World Festival.
Sunday World
16 hours ago
- Sunday World
Caoimhe Kenny, daughter of ex-Ireland boss Stephen Kenny, crowned Miss Ireland
Caoimhe Kenny is one of Siobhán and Stephen Kenny's four children, along with siblings Eoin, Neave and Fionn. Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025 at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath, on Saturday night. Photo: Brian McEvoy Miss Louth Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025 at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim,Co Meath, pictured with her grandmothers Marie Kenny and Olive Whelan. Photo: Brian McEvoy Former Miss Ireland Rebeccca Maguire with Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025. Photo: Brian McEvoy Stephen Kenny with his daughter Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025. Photo: Brian McEvoy Caoimhe Kenny, who is the daughter of Stephen Kenny, was crowned 77th Miss Ireland last night. The ceremony took place at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath, when the finalists from across Ireland stepped into the spotlight. Ms Kenny (24) was celebrating her victory and taking pictures with her family last night, including her grandmothers, Olive Whelan and Mary Kenny, and her father. The new Miss Ireland is the daughter of former Ireland and Dundalk FC football manager, Stephen Kenny, who currently manages Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic FC. Stephen Kenny with his daughter Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025. Photo: Brian McEvoy Miss Louth Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025 at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim,Co Meath, pictured with her grandmothers Marie Kenny and Olive Whelan. Photo: Brian McEvoy Ms Kenny is one of Siobhán and Stephen Kenny's four children, along with siblings Eoin, Neave and Fionn. Ms Kenny, who entered the competition as Miss Louth, from Blackrock in the county, is a beauty buying assistant for Brown Thomas and Arnotts. She is also a volunteer with Save Our Homeless Dundalk and Hygiene Hub Louth. Ms Kenny was the first runner-up in the final of Miss Universe Ireland 2024 held in Dundalk last year. Previously, she worked for the Junk Kouture competition and attended the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA wearing a dress made from plastic created by teenage students in Ireland. "My love of fashion took me on an incredible career with Junk Kouture," she said in a post on Instagram. Stephen Kenny with his daughter Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025. Photo: Brian McEvoy News in 90 Seconds - 15th June 2025 "Working closely with young creatives, my journey has taken me across the US, UK, Europe and Abu Dhabi, educating young people on sustainable fashion and empowering them to use their creativity to express themselves and drive change," she added. She has been a dancer since she was five years old, training in ballet, tap, modern dance and acrobatics. The Miss Ireland pageant was established in 1947, and its previous winners include Rosanna Davison, Holly Carpenter, Aoife Walsh, Pamela Flood and Rebecca Maguire. In recent years, the Miss Ireland franchise has raised more than €350,000 for various charities, including Laura Lynn, Temple Street, Alzheimer's Ireland, and Pieta House. The winner of Miss Ireland receives an modelling agency contract and a host of prizes before jetting off to represent Ireland next year on the international stage at the Miss World Festival. Former Miss Ireland Rebeccca Maguire with Caoimhe Kenny who was crowned Miss Ireland 2025. Photo: Brian McEvoy
