Dundalk's finest urged to enter Miss Universe Ireland 2024

Entrants from Dundalk are urged to take part in this year's Miss Universe Ireland, with the news that the 73rd Miss Universe Competition is now officially open for applications. For the first time ever, applicants 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 of Miss Universe. Miss Universe Ireland will be crowned in June 2024 and the competition is now open for applications with a straightforward application process available on www.missuniverseireland.ie.

The closing date for applications is February 29th 2024 at 5pm.  This is an opportunity to follow in footsteps of previous winners Roz Purcell, Joana Copper and current title holder Aishah Akorede and represent Ireland at the spectacular final of the competition which takes place this year in Mexico in November.

Aishah Akorede (24), from Leixlip, Co Kildare is making  waves as the current Miss Universe Ireland. She represented Ireland in El Salvador last year and was featured in news outlets across the globe, including CNN, in her National Costume for Ireland as she rocked the incredible stage a handmade recycled unique creation from Claire Garvey Designs called Cliodhna ,The Celtic Goddess of The Sea.

Aishah, a Law Graduate, is currently completing the Chartered Governance Qualification Programme. She also holds a Masters in International Corporate Governance with a Degree Plus Employability Award from Queens University Belfast. She also works as a Fashion Model but her greatest passion is her work as founder of 'Recrowned Ireland': a social justice initiative aimed at helping women feel comfortable, confident and aware.

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a global, inclusive organization that celebrates all cultures, backgrounds and religions creating a safe space for women to share their stories and drive impact personally, professionally, and philanthropically. The women who participate in this international platform serve as inspirational leaders and role models to their communities and fans around the world.

The Miss Universe Organization exists to advocate for a future forged by women - women with the courage to push the limits of what’s possible, who are curious enough to make world-shaking discoveries, and audacious enough to do this over and over. The 73rd Miss Universe Competition takes place in Mexico in November 2024.