The search has officially begun for Miss Donegal as the quest to find Miss Ireland 2025 restarts again.

Contestants from each county are invited to take part in the competition, which Buncrana’s Lauren McDonagh won in 2017. Lauren, who represented Ireland in China, is now a judge at the Miss Ireland event.

Miss Ireland 2017: Lauren McDonagh

The search begins at county level, before a winner from each county represents their county and title various events, awards and appearances and also take part in a spectacular show on March 29th 2025 to crown the new Miss Ireland and Mr Ireland.

Letterkenny’s Ciara Duffy held the Miss Donegal title last year.

Miss Donegal 2023 Ciara Duffy

The search for Miss Ireland promises to be a fascinating journey because this year, organisers are also delving into the past of the historic competition.

“We are thrilled to announce that we are delving into the captivating history of Miss Ireland. From the inaugural year of the competition in 1947 to the present day, we are seeking photographs that will unravel the timeless elegance and legacy of Miss Ireland and those crowned for each county in Ireland through the years.   We would especially love to find and celebrate all those who we don’t have records for going back to the fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties and nineties” said Brendan Marc Scully, Director of Miss Ireland.  If you or someone you know were crowned Miss Ireland or won a county title over the years, please contact events@miss-ireland.ie.

Established in 1947, Miss Ireland has been the launch pad for many eminent, successful, and inspiring women in Ireland.  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 this year are proud to partner with The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The winner of Miss Ireland and Mr Ireland will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and then both will jet off to represent their country at their respective Mr World and Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world. Full details on how to enter are available on www.miss-ireland.ie