There is double excitement in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary as two talented young women prepare to represent the Premier County at the Miss Ireland 2026 Grand Final, which takes place on Saturday, November 21st, at the Fairways Hotel in Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Ms Erin Mitten, aged 25 years, representing Miss Tipperary, and Ms Marie Maunsell, aged 23 years, representing Miss Tipperary South, will both compete alongside finalists from across Ireland for the prestigious national title.
Meet the Two Tipperary Finalists
(1) Ms Erin Mitten — Miss Tipperary.
Erin is a qualified beauty therapist and makeup artist with five years of experience in the beauty industry. She also holds a qualification in social media and digital marketing.
Beyond her professional career, Erin plays football with Clonmel Town and is a member of Clonmel Toastmasters, demonstrating her interests in sport, communication and personal development.
(2) Ms Marie Maunsell — Miss Tipperary South.
Marie is a third-year Psychiatric Nursing student at University College Cork and also works as a healthcare assistant.
Her commitment to caring for others is complemented by a passion for fitness and running. She enjoys challenging herself and stepping beyond her comfort zone, qualities that will undoubtedly serve her well throughout the competition.
More Than just Beauty and Glamour
First established in 1947, Miss Ireland is one of the country’s longest-running beauty pageants. Over the decades, the competition has provided a national platform for young women, celebrating confidence, ambition, achievement and their other involvements.
The competition also has an important charitable dimension, with Ronald McDonald House selected as its charity partner for 2026, helping families remain close to children undergoing hospital treatment.
For Erin and Marie, the competition presents an opportunity to showcase their individual achievements while representing their home town and county on a national stage.
A Possible Journey to Miss World 2027.
The winner of Miss Ireland 2026 will have the opportunity to represent Ireland at the Miss World Festival in Tanzania in 2027.
Both Clonmel finalists will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of previous successful Tipperary contestants, including Ms Aoife Walsh, who won Miss Ireland in 2013, and Niamh Kennedy, who claimed the crown in 2016.
For the people of Clonmel and throughout Tipperary, having two local women in the national final is already a proud achievement.
We wish Ms Erin Mitten and Ms Marie Maunsell every success as they fly the Premier County flag at Miss Ireland 2026.
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