Miss Galway Pamela Uba, who made history by being crowned the first black Miss Ireland, has said she wanted more for her life after living in direct provision for 10 years. “At the time, the rules of going to college and working were that you couldn’t really do either so it’s very hard, especially on young girls. “It was so tough, you’re dealing with the pandemic, your normal work and then dealing with a cyber attack,” she explained. “Even being Miss Galway for a year and a half, it was a long time coming, I thought the pageant would never happen. “I am so happy and the outcome is amazing.”She said she had her heart set on applying for Miss Ireland for six years after she worked at a Miss Galway event in a bar and was mistaken for a contestant.

Source: Irish Independent September 07, 2021 01:35 UTC