Miss Ireland

Natasha Ni Gairbheith

Natasha comes from a little village by the name of Gweedare, which is on the north west coast of Donegal. She has just completed a 3 year Law and Politics degree at the National University of Ireland, her ambition is to become a successful Barrister. Natasha enjoys debating and was captain of her schools debating team for five years and won many competitions, she also enjoys poetry and won an overall first prize for two consecutive years. One of her greatest passions is singing and dancing, she loves to participate in theatre productions, especially musicals. Other leisure activities / hobbies include: Tennis, basketball, baseball, acting and Irish dancing.


Where did you grow up? Tell us a little about your home town/city, and family.
I grew up in Gweedore, Co. Donegal. Gweedore is a Gaeltacht and an Irish Speaking part of the country situated by the seaside, very rural and all my family live there.

What Jobs have you done? What was the most interesting/bizarre?
I worked for a solicitor during the summer and found it very interesting.

What are your career ambitions, how do you plan to realise them?
My ambition is to become a solicitor and finish my studies.

What is the proudest moment of your life? (Not including winning your National Title)
My graduation for my law and politics degree.

What was the funniest/most embarrassing moment of your life?
When I was dressed up as pippy longstockings and was 7 years old. I had freckles painted on my face and they brunched my hair up and dressed me up in all different colour clothes.

What was the funniest/most embarrassing moment of your life?
Representing my country and promoting the Irish heritage.

Tell us about an interesting event you have attended, or a person that you have met.
I met Enya, who is a successful Irish Artist form my area.

What would you like to do, if you became Miss World 2004?
Everything, promote my country and help those who are in need. Also visit poor countries.

If you had a personal motto what would it be?
Treasure every moment

Give details of any charitable work undertaken?
Educate the orphans, Donegal Mental Health Hospital, helped Concern China, raising money for poor children.

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