 Kathleen Campbell; Allison Clegg; Aimee Fiock; Emma Connelly, Runner-up; Colleen Murdock, Miss Colleen 2011; Natalie Goddard; and Hanna Kelly. | Colleen Murdock crowned "Miss Colleen, 2011"
A very talented group of young ladies participated in the annual Miss Colleen pageant for the title of Miss Colleen, 2011, and a trip to Ireland in August to participate in the Maiden of the Mournes pageant in Warrenpoint. This year's event was held at the Imperial House Restaurant which provided an intimate atmosphere and was a great venue for the pageant. Cashel provided live entertainment and several Irish Dance Groups performed. Mick Ward, for the 27th straight year, was the Emcee and interviewed the ladies on stage. It was a great evening enjoyed by all. |
The Miss Colleen Pageant
The San Diego Miss Colleen Pageant was originated in order to promote a sense of spirit and unity within the Irish community and awareness of its history and culture. Since its inception in 1983, the Miss Colleen Pageant has served as a platform for growth and inspiration among young Irish women as well as an opportunity to unite the Irish community.
Participants submit a brief essay and are interviewed on stage about their backgrounds, interests and career aspirations.
Miss Colleen 2011 will have the honor of representing San Diego in the annual Maiden of the Mournes contest in Ireland in August. The participants represent nations from all over the world, ranging from the United States to Russia, Australia, and Spain. It is a tremendous experience.
“The Miss Colleen Pageant is a testament to the rich, ethnic diversity of our society and gives a glimpse into the many different cultures around us,” says Delphine Malone, the 2009 Miss Colleen Pageant & Dinner Honorary Chair. “This pageant encourages young Irish women to reach for new heights and to work hard to make their dreams a reality. It is our hope that contestants will learn from this experience and use it as a stepping stone to future leadership roles, enabling them to be role models for the growing Irish community.”
If you or someone you know might be interested in participating in the Miss Colleen Pageant, please contact Miss Darla at missdarla1@hotmail.com. The application deadline is January 11, 2011. For more information or if you would like to sponsor the event or donate items to the silent auction, please contact John Hyatt at jthyatt@cox.net .
The Miss Colleen Committee would like to thank the following fortheir kind and generous help and support in making the Pageant a success.
Please support them.
Cashel Entertainment (www.cashelentertainment.com) The House of Ireland (www.irish-cottage.net)
Fearon Butler O'Connor School of Irish Dance (http://fearon-oconnor.com/) The Ould Sod (www.theouldsod.com)
The Imperial House Continental Restaurant (www.imperialhouse.net) Scottish Treasures Celtic Corner (www.scottishtreasures.net)
India Ink Papers (http://indiainkpapers.typepad.com/) Pride of Erin (www.pride-of-erin.com)
The Irish Import Shop, Old Town (http://www.irishimportshop.com/)
The San Diego Miss Colleen Pageant was originated in order to promote a sense of spirit and unity within the Irish community and awareness of its history and culture. Since its inception in 1983, the Miss Colleen Pageant has served as a platform for growth and inspiration among young Irish women as well as an opportunity to unite the Irish community.
Participants submit a brief essay and are interviewed on stage about their backgrounds, interests and career aspirations.
Miss Colleen 2011 will have the honor of representing San Diego in the annual Maiden of the Mournes contest in Ireland in August. The participants represent nations from all over the world, ranging from the United States to Russia, Australia, and Spain. It is a tremendous experience.
“The Miss Colleen Pageant is a testament to the rich, ethnic diversity of our society and gives a glimpse into the many different cultures around us,” says Delphine Malone, the 2009 Miss Colleen Pageant & Dinner Honorary Chair. “This pageant encourages young Irish women to reach for new heights and to work hard to make their dreams a reality. It is our hope that contestants will learn from this experience and use it as a stepping stone to future leadership roles, enabling them to be role models for the growing Irish community.”
If you or someone you know might be interested in participating in the Miss Colleen Pageant, please contact Miss Darla at missdarla1@hotmail.com. The application deadline is January 11, 2011. For more information or if you would like to sponsor the event or donate items to the silent auction, please contact John Hyatt at jthyatt@cox.net .
The Miss Colleen Committee would like to thank the following fortheir kind and generous help and support in making the Pageant a success.
Please support them.
Cashel Entertainment (www.cashelentertainment.com) The House of Ireland (www.irish-cottage.net)
Fearon Butler O'Connor School of Irish Dance (http://fearon-oconnor.com/) The Ould Sod (www.theouldsod.com)
The Imperial House Continental Restaurant (www.imperialhouse.net) Scottish Treasures Celtic Corner (www.scottishtreasures.net)
India Ink Papers (http://indiainkpapers.typepad.com/) Pride of Erin (www.pride-of-erin.com)
The Irish Import Shop, Old Town (http://www.irishimportshop.com/)
Maiden of the Mournes
The Maiden of the Mournes Contest is a personality competition for young ladies between the ages of 18 and 25 from any nationality. It takes place in Warrenpoint, Ireland, The Irish Congress provides round-trip transportation and while there, all meals and accommodations will be provided for the week at no charge.
The participants take part in a variety of Public Relations activities which may include visiting local shops, shopping centers and the local Council Offices. They may also visit the City Hall in Belfast where they will meet the Lord Mayor and possibly be interviewed on TV. They will be taken on a tour of the Mourne Mountains and visit a typical cottage dating back to the last century where they will sample Irish food and music and join in the entertainment. Each participant will be interviewed by a panel of independent judges and be interviewed on stage by a TV personality. Here they will to perform a party piece – singing, dancing, reciting etc.
The winning maiden will receive a check for £500 on the final night and another check for £500 when she returns the following year to hand over her crown. She will also be expected to carry out Public Relations duties during her reign. This may be in Ireland or her own country.
Maidens chosen to represent their area should be outgoing, easy to get along with and comfortable with performing in public.
The San Diego Miss Colleen receives an automatic entry into the Maiden of the Mournes contest.
The participants take part in a variety of Public Relations activities which may include visiting local shops, shopping centers and the local Council Offices. They may also visit the City Hall in Belfast where they will meet the Lord Mayor and possibly be interviewed on TV. They will be taken on a tour of the Mourne Mountains and visit a typical cottage dating back to the last century where they will sample Irish food and music and join in the entertainment. Each participant will be interviewed by a panel of independent judges and be interviewed on stage by a TV personality. Here they will to perform a party piece – singing, dancing, reciting etc.
The winning maiden will receive a check for £500 on the final night and another check for £500 when she returns the following year to hand over her crown. She will also be expected to carry out Public Relations duties during her reign. This may be in Ireland or her own country.
Maidens chosen to represent their area should be outgoing, easy to get along with and comfortable with performing in public.
The San Diego Miss Colleen receives an automatic entry into the Maiden of the Mournes contest.
