The search is underway for the next Miss Limerick

THE SEARCH is on for the next Miss Limerick, who will compete for the coveted Miss Ireland Crown.

The quest to find the 77th Miss Ireland is underway and the Miss Ireland Organisation is searching for the next Miss Limerick, who will represent the county at the Miss Ireland final on June 14. 

Young women from across Limerick are invited to step into the spotlight and follow in the footsteps of reigning Miss Limerick, 20 year-old Alicia O’Callaghan from Ballingarry, who is a nursing student by day and a DJ by night.  

As Miss Limerick, Alicia chose a charity to work with and endorse, which was Diabetes Ireland. 

This charity is very close to her heart as a type 1 diabetic herself. 

She is passionate about creating awareness for new technology that is being made available every year to make Type 1 Diabetics lives just that little bit better. 

Alicia’s hobbies include going to the gym, djing, hanging out with friends and family, and road trips around Ireland.

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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 inspiring role models including Former Miss World Rosanna Davison, Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, and current Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt to name just a few.

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.

Each finalist will advance to the national event for a chance to claim the Miss Ireland crown at a spectacular final in the luxurious Knightsbrook Hotel and Resort in Trim Co Meath in June.

The 77th crowned Miss Ireland will then have a chance to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world. 

The finalists of Miss Ireland are put through their paces in a challenging competitive process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, and social media with each finalist being tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities. 

“We’re calling all confident, driven young women in Limerick to seize this extraordinary opportunity” said Brendan Marc Scully, director of Miss Ireland. 

"Miss Ireland isn’t just a pageant - it’s a launchpad for personal growth, advocacy, and making a difference. If you’re ready to challenge yourself and inspire others, we want to hear from you.”

Applications close on March 31 at 5pm

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