Miss Universe Ireland Explained

Miss Universe Ireland should not be confused with Miss Ireland.

MUIO
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Dublin
Location:Ireland
Membership:Miss Universe
Language:English
Num Staff:One Stop Productions

The Miss Universe Ireland is a national beauty pageant that has selected Ireland's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2002.

History

Beginning in 2002 Andrea Roche, who represented Ireland at Miss Universe 1998 in the United States, was the national director of Miss Universe in Ireland. Through the Andrea Roche Model agency, the contestants trained to be the next representative of Ireland at the contest. Between 2002 and 2015 the Andrea Roche era resulted in only one high-placed result in Miss Universe, in 2010, with Rozanna Purcell.

Missions

Through the organization, the winner is provided a platform based on her objectives for the year. She will serve as ambassador for the country of Ireland. She will be the face of beauty and fashion brands and bring awareness to social causes for the greater good of communities across Ireland. Alongside The Miss Universe Ireland Organization, she will plan how to achieve her personal and professional goals on the national and global scale.

Formats

Notes

Controversies

In 2009 it was reported that the pageant was sponsored by Educogym, a concept gym created by Tony Quinn. At the launch contestants were photographed wearing sashes emblazoned with the Educogym name and it was announced the winner would receive a year's membership.[1] Co-host Lisa Fitzpatrick was reported as saying "If someone wants to read into angels then let them on and if someone else gets help from Tony Quinn's seminars then it can only be doing good for them" despite what many were calling a cult.[2]

Miss Universe Ireland 2010

Titleholders

Miss Universe Ireland

Miss Universe Ireland has started to send a Miss Ireland to Miss Universe from 1961. Before 2002 the winner of Miss Ireland went to Miss Universe. Started in 2002 the first annual Miss Universe Ireland has been held by Andrea Roche (former Miss Ireland 1998). The winner represents her country at Miss Universe pageant. In 2017 the Miss Universe license in Ireland had given to Brittany Mason (an american model and Moxie media productions). The pageant reruns as like as the motto "Deliver the title of Miss Universe to the Irish". On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.

YearCountyMiss Universe IrelandPlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial AwardsNotes
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2023KildareAishah Akorede[4] Unplaced
2022colspan=5
2021BelfastKatharine WalkerUnplacedAppointed — Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the Runner-up of Miss Universe Ireland 2020 crowned as the Miss Universe Ireland 2021.
2020UlsterNadia SayersUnplaced
2019DublinFionnghuala O'ReillyUnplaced
2018DonegalTop 20
2017CorkCailín ToibínTop 16Brittany Mason (MOXIE Media Production) directorship.
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2015LondonderryJoanna CooperUnplaced
2014CorkLisa MaddenUnplaced
2013colspan=5
2012DublinAdrienne MurphyUnplaced
2011LimerickAoife HannonUnplaced
2010TipperaryRozanna PurcellTop 10
2009DublinUnplaced
2008DublinLynn KellyUnplaced
2007colspan=5
2006GalwayMelanie BorehamUnplaced
2005DublinMary GormleyUnplaced
2004LouthCathriona DuignamUnplaced
2003LimerickLesley FloodUnplaced
2002South DublinLisa O'SullivanUnplacedAndrea Roche (Andrea Model) directorship.

Miss Ireland 1961-2001

See main article: Miss Ireland.

YearCountyMiss IrelandPlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial AwardsNotes
2001TipperaryLesley TurnerUnplacedMiss Universe Ireland 2001 (separate title).
2000TipperaryLouise DohenyUnplacedMiss Universe Ireland 2000 (separate title).
1999DublinVivienne DoyleUnplaced
1998TipperaryAndrea RocheTop 10
1997LimerickFiona MullallyUnplacedAppointed — The 3rd Runner-up of Miss Ireland 1996 competed at Miss Universe 1997.
1996CavanJoanne BlackUnplaced
1995DublinAnna Maria McCarthyUnplaced
1994South DublinPamela FloodUnplaced
1993CorkSharon EllisUnplaced
1992DownJane ThompsonUnplacedDesignated as "Miss Universe Ireland 1992" after Miss Ireland 1991 Amanda Bunker did not allow to compete, due to minimum requirement.
1991FingalSiobhan McClaffertyUnplaced
  • Miss Photogenic
1990South DublinBarbara Ann CurranUnplaced
1989DublinCollette JacksonUnplaced
1988DublinAdrienne RockUnplaced
1987DownRosemary Elizabeth ThompsonUnplaced
1986—Karen Ann ShevlinUnplacedDesignated as "Miss Universe Ireland 1986" after Miss Ireland 1985, Anne Marie did not go to Miss Universe 1986.
1985DublinOlivia Marie TraceyTop 10
1984DublinPatricia NolanUnplaced
1983LondonderryRoberta Brown2nd Runner-up
1982LondonderryGeraldine Mary McGroryUnplaced
1981DublinValerie RoeUnplacedMiss Ireland 1980 (there were two titles in Miss Ireland; Miss Ireland Universe and Miss Ireland World).
1980DublinMaura McMenamimUnplacedMiss Ireland 1979 (there were two titles in Miss Ireland; Miss Ireland Universe and Miss Ireland World).
1979—Lorraine Marion O’ConnerUnplaced
1978DublinLorraine Bernadette EnriquezTop 12
1977DublinJakki MooreUnplaced
1976WestmeathElaine Rosemary O’HaraUnplaced
1975DublinJulie Ann FarnhamTop 12
1974DublinYvonne CostelloeUnplaced
1973—Pauline Theresa FitzsimonsUnplaced
1972DonegalMaree McGlincheyUnplaced
1971—Marie HughesUnplaced
1970FermanaghRita DohertyUnplaced
1969—Patricia BrineUnplaced
1968DublinTiffany ScalesUnplaced
1967—Patricia ArmstrongTop 15
1966CavanGladys Anne WallerUnplaced
1965—Anne Elizabeth NeillUnplaced
1964—Maurine Elizabeth LeckyUnplaced
1963—Marlene Margaret McKeown2nd Runner-up
  • Miss Photogenic
Crowned from the title of Miss Ireland-Nations 1963/1964.
1962DublinJosie DwyerUnplaced
1961DublinJean RussellUnplaced

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Tallant . Nicola . Nicola Tallant . 7 June 2009 . Messiah Universe . 2-3 . Sunday World.
  2. Web site: Lisa says Tony Quinn's fees worth paying if guru builds self-esteem . 2022-03-28 . independent . en.
  3. Web site: Horoscopes . Roz offered contract by billionaire Trump - Around Town, Entertainment . https://archive.today/20120801055805/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/roz-offered-contract-by-billionaire-trump-2310726.html . dead . 2012-08-01 . Herald.ie . 2012-03-19 .
  4. Web site: 23 September 2023 . "Thank you so much to my beautiful mother for raising me on her own" - Kildare woman is crowned Miss Universe Ireland . 24 September 2023 . . en.

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