Miss Ireland contenders radiant in rain

LAWYERS, a postgraduate student with two degrees, a farmer’s daughter and student psychologists were just some of the stunning models vying for the title of Miss Ireland yesterday.

Some of the country’s most beautiful women posed on the grass in St Stephen’s Green, and didn’t let the wind and drizzle wipe the smiles from their faces. And despite having to prop up their sashes every few minutes, they must have made the event’s organiser Andrea Roche (former Miss Ireland) very proud.

“This is a fantastic stepping stone for those interested in modelling careers. It’s exciting but nerve-wracking for them,” she said.