Leitrim woman crowned Miss Galaxy at international beauty pageant
The Leitrim woman took the crown at the international pageant in the Bahamas over the weekend
Kinlough’s Rachel Foley has been crowned Miss Galaxy International 2026, representing Ireland at the international pageant in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Rachel is the first Irish contestant to bring the international Galaxy crown home to Ireland, and the first representative from the Republic of Ireland to win an international Miss title since Rosanna Davison won Miss World in 2003.
Rachel’s journey within the Galaxy pageant system has spanned three years. After years of preparation, she travelled to the Bahamas this August to represent Ireland at the Galaxy International finals.
Outside of pageantry, Rachel works in the construction industry as a Health and Safety Officer, with a huge part of her platform focused on representing and encouraging women working in traditionally male-dominated industries.
“For the past three years, becoming Miss Galaxy International has been a goal I have worked relentlessly towards, so being able to stand on that stage in the Bahamas wearing Ireland across my chest and hear my name called as the winner was a moment I will never forget,” Rachel said.
A full interview with Rachel on her win and journey will be available to read in next week’s Leitrim Observer.