Louth's Miss Ireland finalist Caoime Kenny wants to use her voice ‘for something greater'
Inspired by her dad former Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny
Louth's representative in the 2025 Miss Ireland final is twenty-four year old Caoimhe Kenny from Blackrock.
The daughter of former Ireland and Dundalk FC manager Stephen Kenny, Caoimhe will be carrying the hopes of the Wee County this Saturday June 14 as she takes to the stage at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath.
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