Elaine Kenny, daughter of former Ireland football manager Stephen Kenny, was crowned Miss Ireland 2024 at a ceremony in Co Meath. At 24, she embodies a blend of beauty and social responsibility, volunteering for initiatives like Save Our Homeless Dundalk. With a background in fashion, working for Junk Kouture, she promotes sustainable fashion and creativity among youth. The Miss Ireland pageant, started in 1947, has raised significant funds for various charities and helps its winners gain modeling contracts and wider representation.
My love of fashion took me on an incredible career with Junk Kouture. Working closely with young creatives, my journey has taken me across the US, UK, Europe and Abu Dhabi, educating young people on sustainable fashion and empowering them to use their creativity to express themselves and drive change.
The Miss Ireland pageant was established in 1947, and its previous winners include Rosanna Davison, Holly Carpenter, Aoife Walsh, Pamela Flood and Rebecca Maguire.
Ms Kenny, who entered the competition as Miss Louth, from Blackrock in the county, is a beauty buying assistant for Brown Thomas and Arnotts.
She has been a dancer since she was five years old, training in ballet, tap, modern dance and acrobatics.
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