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The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I learnt to deal with abuse watching dad handle hate as Ireland boss – I want to follow his footsteps & be a role model
THE daughter of ex-Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has told how he helped her deal with tackling online abuse as she chased her dream of becoming the next Miss Ireland. 6 Stephen Kenny and his daughter Caoimhe Kenny celebrated the Miss Ireland win Credit: Brian McEvoy 6 Caoimhe said there were tears backstage Credit: Instagram @caoimhekenny1 The newly crowned beauty queen, who will be representing The Caoimhe told 'You just need to remind yourself that you're brave to put yourself out there. 'Negative things that people may have to say, they might just not be brave enough to put themselves out there like you are. You just need to own it and embrace the positive. 'Because for every few bad comments, there's hundreds of positive ones and those are the ones that you need to focus on.' She added: 'I think anyone who's in the public eye is going to be subject to scrutiny. Sometimes it's not fair but it's just the way that the world is.' Finalists from across the country put their best foot forward in a bid to grab the crown at the Knightsbrook Hotel on Saturday night. The star-studded audience also included former Miss Irelands Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife Walsh and Anne Marie Gannon. Current Miss Universe Ireland Sofia Labus, Caoimhe told how her dad was 'absolutely' an inspirational role model growing up. Love Island legend Sharon Gaffka stuns in see-through dress at Miss Universe pageant She said: 'He's always taught me to be myself and chase after my dreams. 'That's exactly what he did, and he succeeded at it. I'm very proud to call him a dad. 'In my eyes, and I'm sure so many other people's, he did his country incredibly proud and dedicated his life to football in Ireland. 'So that's what I hope to do now, is to make Ireland proud at Miss World and follow in his footsteps.' EMOTIONAL NIGHT After scooping the title, Caoimhe told how some tears flowed backstage, and that her dad was over-the-moon with her win. She continued: 'He's absolutely delighted. He couldn't have been prouder. 'My family was all there on the night. That moment when I won, I looked down the room and I seen them all from the corner of my eye. 'They were standing up and cheering and it just reminded me why I was there and that support behind me. 'Everybody was chuffed for me. They could see how much it meant to me and the work that I've been putting in. I think they were just delighted for me.' CHILDHOOD CHALLENGES The 24-year-old, who volunteers at Save Our Homeless Dundalk and Hygiene Hub Louth, discussed how everyone faces their own challenges. Caoimhe discussed how she moved 'around a lot as a child' when her dad was working with different teams. She said: 'I went to several different schools. It was just trying to embrace that change. 'But I didn't look at it as a challenge and rather looked at it as an opportunity to meet new people and experience a new place.' PAGEANT GOALS While the beauty queen played football and The talented mover wowed judges with a stunning lyrical dance performance at the final. Caoimhe told how she had started working towards bagging the Miss Ireland title last year. 'In my eyes, and I'm sure so many other people's, he did his country incredibly proud and dedicated his life to football in Ireland." Caoimhe Kenny And after nabbing first runner up in Miss Universe Ireland, Caoimhe set herself a new goal. She said: 'I think that really fuelled something inside me and it made me realise that through this platform and 'I couldn't think of a dream I'd had that was bigger than representing Ireland in Miss World.' 'GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT' Caoimhe gushed that winning Miss Ireland is the 'greatest achievement' of her life. She said: 'Representing Ireland at Miss World is a once-in a lifetime opportunity, and I'm determined to make it count. 'I will use this platform to be a voice for change and a role model for young girls like me, girls who dream to make a difference, showing them that kindness, courage, and purpose can lead to real impact.' The Miss Ireland contest, dating back to 1947, has helped accelerate former queens careers, including Caoimhe added: 'I grew up in a small town in Buncranan, Co 'If you were to say one day I'm going to be Miss Ireland, you might have not believed it. 'But it just goes to show that ordinary girls can become extraordinary women.' 6 Caoimhe said it's a dream to represent Ireland like her dad did 6 Former Miss Ireland Rebeccca Maguire crowned Caoimhe Kenny on Saturday night Credit: Brian McEvoy 6 Rosanna Davison was crowned Miss World 2003 Credit: REUTERS / HO / Miss World Organisation 6 Miss Ireland dates back to 1947 Credit: Brian McEvoy
Irish Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Pics: Caoimhe Kenny, daughter of ex-Ireland boss Stephen, crowned Miss Ireland
Caoimhe Kenny, the daughter of former Republic of Ireland football manager and current boss of St. Patrick's Athletic Stephen Kenny, was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim Co Meath on Saturday night. The finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2025 crown stepped into the spotlight at the gala event, which was first held in Ireland in 1947. The Miss Ireland pageant aims to celebrate intelligence, ambition, and cultural pride, evolving into a platform that champions female leadership and philanthropy. Former Miss Irelands include Rosanna Davison, Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Pamela Uba, Aoife Walsh, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, Jasmine Gerhardt and many more. 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. The finalists of Miss Ireland are put through their paces in a process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, social media and each finalist is tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities. As this year's Miss Ireland, Caoimhe Kenny will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and will have a chance to jet off to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival, which is televised in over 100 countries around the world. Check out pictures from the event below. Get all the big crime and court stories direct to your phone on our new WhatsApp service. Sign up here. Caoimhe and Stephen Kenny 1 of 11 Miss Louth Caoimhe Kenny from Dundalk wakes up to her first day as the new Miss Ireland 2 of 11 Caoimhe Kenny from Dundalk with her father Stephen, mother Siobhan and her brother Eoin after she was crowned Miss Ireland 2025 3 of 11 Caoimhe Kenny from Dundalk (Second from the left ) with the runners up after she was crowned Miss Ireland 2025 at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath 4 of 11 Caoimhe Kenny with her father Stephen and mother Siobhan 5 of 11
RTÉ News
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Daughter of Saint Pats' boss Kenny crowned Miss Ireland
Caoimhe Kenny was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim Co Meath on Saturday night. Her father is former Ireland and current St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny. the 24-year-old from Blackrock in Louth is one of football manager Stephen and wife Siobhan's four children - her siblings are Eoin, Neave and Fionn. The finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2025 crown stepped into the spotlight last night and embraced their journeys of empowerment, leadership, and community impact with a spectacular ceremony and vibrant performances. There was a star-sprinkled audience present, including Fair City 's Jenny Lee Dixon, Miss Universe Ireland 2023 Aishah Akorede and Ireland AM presenter Deric Hartigan. Since 1947, the Miss Ireland pageant has celebrated intelligence, ambition, and cultural pride, evolving into a platform that champions female leadership and philanthropy. Caoimhe is a strong advocate for social equality and is a volunteer at both Save Our Homeless Dundalk and the Hygiene Hub Louth. She joins a legacy of inspiring role models including former Miss World Rosanna Davison and former Miss Irelands such as Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, and succeeds last year's winner Jasmine Gerhardt. 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. As Miss Ireland, Caoimhe will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and will then have a chance to jet off to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the globe.
Dublin Live
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Pictured: Caoimhe Kenny daughter of Stephen Kenny crowned Miss Ireland 2025
Caoimhe Kenny was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland last night. Louth beauty Caoimhe, the daughter of Irish football manager Stephen Kenny, won the coveted crown at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath. The 24-year-old volunteers at Save Our Homeless Dundalk and Hygiene Hub Louth. Caoimhe, who has been dancing she was five, showed off her skills as part of the talent competition last night. Caoimhe has joined a legacy of inspiring role models including Former Miss World Rosanna Davison and former Miss Irelands - Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Pamela Uba, Aoife Walsh, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, current Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and many more. 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. 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, social media and each finalist will be tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities. Dublin night time safety poll Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Miss Ireland 2025 finalists announced ahead of glamorous final
These are the 21 finalists vying for the title of Miss Ireland 2025. The finalists were revealed at a sparkling white party at The Black Door in Dublin 2. Now in its 77th year, the Miss Ireland final takes place on June 14 at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath. The hopefuls will step into the spotlight and embrace their journey of empowerment, leadership, and community impact with a spectacular ceremony, vibrant performances and a star-studded audience. 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 and former Miss Irelands - Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Pamela Uba, Aoife Walsh, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, current Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and many more. 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. 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, social media and each finalist will be tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities. Each finalist will advance to the national event for a chance to claim the Miss Ireland crown. The 77th crowned Miss Ireland will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and will then have a chance to jet off to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world.
