Road to MISS NORTHERN IRELAND 2022

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MISS NORTHERN IRELAND 2022

**bonner** Tue May 03, 2022 2:53 pm

Hannah Cairns

Hannah is a 25-year-old student from Hillsborough. She is currently studying a PGCE in Primary Education and is also a singing teacher.

Rebekah Martin

23-year-old Rebekah is also ready to fight for the crown this year. From Belfast, she is a Civil Servant who also is a dance teacher and has her own dance club.

Daria Gapska

This year's Miss Nu Delhi is 20-year-old Daria. Qualifying at the first live heat of the year, she is a Children's Nursing student from Belfast.

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Poppy Smith

Portadown contestant Poppy Smith is a student at Queen's University in Belfast. The 21-year-old is completing a degree in Biomedical Science.

Lucy Johnston

Calling the competition something she's "always wanted to do", 19-year-old Lucy is ready to show her stuff at Miss NI 2022. The Co Armagh girl is a style director at Toasted Wood.

Zoe Edwards

25-year-old Zoe is a qualified nurse and is a strong mental health advocate. She will be representing her hometown of Lisburn in this year's contest.

**bonner** Tue May 03, 2022 2:56 pm

Beth Preston

Currently a student at Ulster University in Coleraine, Beth will also shine on stage at the Europa this year. She is 20-years-old and comes from Newtownhamilton in Co Armagh. Beth is studying Biomedical Science with Pathology at university.

Stacey Burns

Also known as ‘BelfastMediaGirl’, 23-year-old Stacey works in Northern Ireland’s budding film and TV industry. The media blogger & freelancer from Lisburn is a familiar face to the competition, having competed against Anna last year for the crown.

Sarah-Louise Watson

Representing Dromore in the famous beauty competition, Sarah-Louise, 22, will take to the stage in this year's gala final. She is a PhD Medicine researcher at Queen's University Belfast.

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Róna Mallon

23-year-old contestant Róna Mallon hails from Dungannon, Co Tyrone. She works as a Special Educational Needs teacher and is delighted to be part of the "exciting journey" of Miss NI 2022.

Rebekah Rutherford

Rebekah from Holywood, Co Down, is studying Sports Coaching and Performance at Ulster University. During the pandemic, the 24-year-old started her own brand specialising in sailing and outdoor equipment with a focus on female participation in sport.

Gráinne Farrell

Dancing from the age of seven, 21-year-old Gráinne has competed all over the world in Salsa, Latin and Hip-Hop dancing. The Crumlin woman is also a History and Politics student at Queen's University.

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Liza Kachura

Taking on the title of Miss Spice Lisburn in this year's competition, Liza is a 19-year-old Ukrainian born multi-lingual fashionista. From Ballynahinch in Co Down, she also works as an accountant.

Ellen Knox

One of the youngest in this year's contest, 19-year-old Ellen is a student at Queen's University from Portrush. Miss Lisburn 2022 is a RNLI lifeguard in the summer and is also an assistant coach at her dance school.

Rainer Nelson

Domiciliary Community Care Worker Rainer is also excited to be part of this unique journey. The 20-year-old hails from Hillsborough in Co Down. She also lived in Spain for most of her childhood.

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Aoife McGurgan

Also showing off what Armagh has to offer, technology consultant Aoife, 24, is ready to take to the stage. She works for Microsoft and is a major animal lover.

Zoe Stewart

22-year-old Zoe is from Strabane, Co Tyrone. Zoe is a baker and cake decorator who can whip up some incredible and tasty designs.

Katie McErlean

Professional actor Katie from Belfast makes another lovely addition to the 2022 line-up. She has called entering into the world of Miss Northern Ireland "the most exciting thing ever".

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Lisa-Marie Saygivar

Lisa-Marie Saygivar is a 25-year-old skincare specialist and business owner from Rostrevor. She is the founder of Ari Nadúr, a luxury organic skincare brand.

Sarah Maguire

26-year-old Sarah is ready to shine in this year's competition. The striking redhead is a Technical Sales Manager from Armagh. Like Stacey, she knows her way around the stage at the Europa, having entered the 2021 contest.

Anna Robinson

Anna is another young contestant at only 18-years-old, but she isn’t letting that stop her from showing her stuff. Currently studying for her A-Levels at Grosvenor Grammar, she works part-time at Hillmount Garden Centre.

**bonner** Tue May 03, 2022 3:11 pm

Sasha Boyle

"Delighted" to be taking on the title of Miss Spice at the 2022 contest, Sasha Boyle is a Sales and Marketing Specialist Recruitment Consultant from Belfast.

Lois Banks

22-year-old Lois is used to the world of fashion and beauty as she works as a makeup artist and is based in Waringstown Co Down. She is our 2022 Miss Antrim representative.

Claudia Todd

(L-R) Sasha Boyle, Miss NI 2021 Anna Leitch, Lois Banks and Claudia Todd
Last but certainly not least is Claudia Todd. The blonde beauty was one of the final girls to qualify for Miss Northern Ireland 2022 at their live heat in Spice Templepatrick.