Miss Ireland showcases Carndonagh students' marvel in New York

Alan Foley
By Alan Foley

Managing Editor, Donegal, Letterkenny

Published 24th Sep 2025, 21:33 GMT
Miss Ireland Caoimhe Kenny in New York. Photo: Carndonagh Community School:placeholder image
Miss Ireland Caoimhe Kenny in New York. Photo: Carndonagh Community School:

Miss Ireland Caoimhe Kenny wore Apricity — a stunning sustainable dress designed and crafted by Lily McGonigle and Niamh Donaghy in sixth year using entirely recycled materials

A sustainable dress designed and crafted by two Carndonagh Community School students has been showcased in New York.

"Pictured is Miss Ireland, Caoimhe Kenny, wearing “Apricity” — a stunning sustainable dress designed and crafted by Lily McGonigle and Niamh Donaghy in sixth year using entirely recycled materials," the school shared.placeholder image
"Pictured is Miss Ireland, Caoimhe Kenny, wearing “Apricity” — a stunning sustainable dress designed and crafted by Lily McGonigle and Niamh Donaghy in sixth year using entirely recycled materials," the school shared.

"This one-of-a-kind Junk Kouture creation was proudly showcased at the prestigious NET Gala in New York City this week, highlighting both the students’ incredible talent and their commitment to environmental responsibility."

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