Grainne_Gallanagh

Grainne Gallanagh

Grainne Gallanagh

Irish model and beauty pageant titleholder


Grainne Gallanagh (/ˈɡrɔːnjə ˈɡælənə/; born 22 June 1994) is an Irish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2018 on 2 August 2018. She represented Ireland at Miss Universe 2018, and placed in the Top 20.[1]

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Early life

Gallanagh was raised in Buncrana, County Donegal. She attended Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana. She is a Bachelor of Science graduate from Letterkenny Institute of Technology and a nurse by profession specializing in Women's Health. [2][3]

Pageantry

Miss Earth Northern Ireland 2017

Gallanagh was crowned as Miss Earth Northern Ireland-Air in 2017.[4]

Miss Universe Ireland 2018

On 2 August 2018, Gallanagh was crowned as Miss Universe Ireland 2018 at Dublin’s Mansion House. She succeeded outgoing Miss Universe Ireland 2017 and Miss Universe 2017 Top 16 semifinalist Cailín Toibín.[citation needed]

Miss Universe 2018

She represented Ireland at the Miss Universe 2018 finals and placed Top 20.[citation needed]

Media career

Gallanagh appeared on the fourth season of the Irish edition of Dancing with the Stars in 2020. She reached the final with her professional partner, finishing as runners-up.[5] Gallanagh appears regularly as a guest host on Virgin Media One's The Six O'Clock Show.[6] In 2021, Gallanagh appeared on a charity special of Ireland's Fittest Family. Her team reached the final race and eventually finished as runners-up.[7]


References

  1. Brendan McDaid (7 August 2018). "Local nurse takes Miss Universe Ireland crown". Derry Journal. Johnston Publishing.
  2. "Lottie Ryan crowned winner of Dancing with the Stars Ireland". independent. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  3. Magliocco, Sarah (21 February 2022). "Grainne Gallanagh aims to present The Six O'Clock Show more after Ray Foley exit". RSVP Live. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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