LOUTH MIDWIFERY STUDENT TAKES MISS IRELAND 2019 CROWN

By Adam McEvoy -16/09/2019

A midwifery student, from Ardee, Co. Louth, has been crowned Miss Ireland 2019.

33 glamorous contestants took to the stage to compete for the coveted title at The Helix Theatre on Saturday.

However, it was Chelsea Farrell, 19, who emerged victorious at the glitzy ceremony.

Miss Louth Chelsea Farrell as she was announced as the winner of Miss Ireland 2019. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Miss Louth Chelsea Farrell was presented with the Miss Ireland 2019 crown by last year’s winner Aoife O’Sullivan.

She will now represent Ireland at this year’s Miss World competition in London.

Miss Clare Emma Austin and Miss Limerick North Christina Alcazar were first and second runner up respectively.

Chelsea Farrell was congratulated by friends and family, including proud parents, Derek and Carrie, after winning the pageant.

Miss Louth Chelsea Farrell at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Northwood, Dublin, after she was crowned Miss Ireland 2019 on Saturday night. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Now in its 72nd year, the Miss Ireland competition continues to be one of the biggest nights in the Irish social calendar.

Miss Ireland 2018 Aoife O’Sullivan handing over the crown to Miss Ireland 2019 Chelsea Farrell. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Presenter and stylist Brendan Marc Scully and former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh hosted the exclusive event.

Miss Louth Chelsea Farrell after she was crowned Miss Ireland 2019 with runners up Miss Limerick North Christina Alcazar and Miss Clare Emma Austin. Pic: Brian McEvoy

This year’s judging panel included singer and Dancing with the Stars winner Jake Carter, international stylist Sonja Mohlich, former Miss Ireland and aesthetics clinic owner Rebecca Maguire.

Chelsea Farrell is congratulated by her parents Carrie and Derek after she was crowned Miss Ireland 2019. Pic: Brian McEvoy

Guests were treated to performances from Eurovision star Sarah McTernan, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Leah Barniville and Ireland’s Got Talent semi-finalist Paul Ryder.

Finalists await the result of the Miss Ireland 2019. Pic: Brian McEvoy

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