Newbridge girl to take part in Miss Ireland competition final

By Editorial Team
Published 22nd Aug 2017, 10:55 GMT
Updated 8th May 2019, 12:16 GMT
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By Kim O'Leary

A young woman from Newbridge is set to take part in the final of the Miss Ireland competition next month.

Rachel Williamson, 18, who has just finished studying at The Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge qualified for the final via the Miss Carlow competition.

The daughter of Dublin natives Catherine and Joe and brother to Andrew, Rachel will attend an event in Dublin this Thursday to launch the final which will be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Dublin Airport on September 22.placeholder image
The daughter of Dublin natives Catherine and Joe and brother to Andrew, Rachel will attend an event in Dublin this Thursday to launch the final which will be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Dublin Airport on September 22.
Rachel, who plans to study dance technique qualified from the semi-final on August 12 last.placeholder image
Rachel, who plans to study dance technique qualified from the semi-final on August 12 last.

Miss Ireland is one of the World’s longest running beauty pageants established in 1947 it has been the launch pad for many well-known successful, empowering women in Ireland.

The winner of Miss Ireland represents her Country at the prestigious Miss World and in 2003 Rosanna Davison would go on to win the title of Miss World.

The competition has not only been successful for the overall winners of the coveted crown but also for finalists who have taking part who credit Miss Ireland in helping building their confidence, self- esteem, interview &  media skills all elements which they have gone on to use in their chosen professional careers.

Related topics:Miss IrelandNewbridgeworldCarlow
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