Miss Kildare 2025 steps forward for the 2025 Miss Ireland Final

Sophie Murphy (24) from Kilcullen will represent Kildare in the 2025 Miss Ireland Final coming up on June 14th at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath.

The finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2025 crown will step into the spotlight next weekend and embrace their journey of empowerment, leadership, and community impact with a spectacular ceremony, vibrant performances and a star-studded audience.

Sophie holds a Hon Bachelors degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy and works as a Clinical Support Specialist in orthopaedics.

She is a keen sports enthusiast and has already won a Leinster medal in both GAA and Rugby and Rugby team captain 2025 season. 

Speaking about her Miss Ireland journey, Sophie said: "One of my biggest dreams is to act as a positive role model for young people across Ireland. Growing up, I often looked up to women who inspired me—not because they were perfect, but because they stood for something meaningful, showed strength in vulnerability, and used their voices to uplift others. I hope to do the same.

“Through my platform, I want to promote healthy living—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. I believe in the importance of bettering our mental resources, engaging in the things that bring us joy, staying active through sports, and most importantly, being kind to ourselves and those around us."

Since 1947, the Miss Ireland pageant has celebrated intelligence, ambition, and cultural pride, evolving into a platform that champions female leadership and philanthropy.

This year’s competitors will join a legacy of inspiring role models including Former Miss World Rosanna Davison and former Miss Irelands - Pamela Flood, Holly Carpenter, Rebecca Maguire, Lauren McDonagh, Aoife O Sullivan, Amanda Brunker, Pamela Uba, Aoife Walsh, Michelle Rocca, Olivia Tracy, current Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt and many more.  

In recent years the Miss Ireland Franchise has raised over €350,000 for various charities including Laura Lynn, Temple Street, Alzheimer’s Ireland, Pieta House, The Cari Foundation and The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The finalists of Miss Ireland are put through their paces in a challenging competitive process testing their skills in debating, public speaking, talent, sports, modelling, social media and each finalist will be tasked with raising much-needed awareness and funds for their chosen charities.

Each finalist will advance to the national event for a chance to claim the Miss Ireland crown.

The 77th crowned Miss Ireland will receive a lucrative agency contract and a host of prizes and will then have a chance to jet off to represent Ireland next year on an international stage at the Miss World Festival which is televised in over 100 countries around the world.

See www.miss-ireland.ie for more information.

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