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AN Adare woman is set to represent her county in the 2026 Miss Universe Ireland competition final set to be held in the Boddington Hotel in Dublin on June 21.
19 year old Natalia Rybakowska said her selection “is about so much more than the title, it’s about personal growth, pushing myself outside my comfort zone, and chasing a dream I’ve always had”.
The first year criminology student plays on the ladies team at Shountrade AFC and also coaches the U14 girls team.
To help pay for the costs of the competition (hotel stays, gowns, hair and make-up), Natalia has set up a GoFundMe page to give the people of Limerick an opportunity to show their support.
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Donations can be made on gofundme.com/f/help-natalia-defray-cost-of-miss-universe-ireland.