Natalie Sheehan from Killorglin will represent Kerry in this year’s Miss Universe Ireland final.
The stylish pageant will be held at the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk Co Louth on Friday night. And Natalie will fly the green and gold flag with pride.
The 20-year-old is passionate about spreading awareness about a rare skin condition she has struggled with called chronic spontaneous urticaria dermagraphia. She also wants to speak up for women in sport and creating a sense of acceptance for people to not have a typical family.
27 finalists from all over Ireland will compete for the coveted Miss Universe Ireland crown with a special guest performance from Irish chart-topping Boyband Next in Line.
Current title holder Aisha Akorede will crown the winner who will then represent Ireland at the 73rd Miss Universe final in Mexico City this November 16, following in footsteps of previous winners Roz Purcell, Joana Copper and current title holder Aishah (25), from Leixlip, Co Kildare,
The Miss Universe Organization is a global, inclusive organisation that celebrates all cultures, backgrounds and religions creating a safe space for women to share their stories and drive impact personally, professionally and philanthropically.
For the first time ever, finalists can be married or divorced, they can be mothers or trans women and there is no upper age limit of height requirements.
Contestants from over 90 countries compete each year for the title.
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