Miss Universe contestants enjoy pamper party

LAST week saw the launch of Miss Universe Ireland 2019 where Zero One Salon in Dublin hosted an indulgent, glamorous pamper evening for contestants, special guests and the general public.

The attendance included the three Mayo women who are vyving for the title - Swinford native Karen McShea, Kaylyn McGrath from Ballina and Shona Tuohy from Castlebar.

This was the finalists final hurrah before they grace the stage at the grand final of Miss Universe Ireland which takes place this Thursday, August 1, in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin 2. Tickets are still available for purchase via eventbrite.

VIP guests at the pamper evening included January Winters, Fionnuala Jones and James Butler. Reigning Miss Universe Ireland 2018, Gráinne Gallanagh, was also there to divulge her top beauty secrets along with this year’s chosen finalists.

Director Brittany Mason welcomed guests before they indulged in some complimentary beauty treatments provided by this year’s sponsors. Each guest left with a gorgeous goody bag filled with a selection of vouchers and treats from the sponsors.

The pamper party also acted as an unofficial homecoming for Gráinne following her return from Miami Swimweek where she was the first ever Irish woman to walk the infamous catwalks. Gráinne made history last year as she made Top 5 in Europe and placed in the final 20 at Miss Universe 2018, making Ireland one of only five countries that currently holds back to back top 20 placements at Miss Universe.

For more information on Miss Universe Ireland, visit www.missunivereseirealnd.eu and to keep up to date with all the finalists in the run-up to the final follow @missuniverseireland across all social channels.