Offaly’s Leah Mc Keon among Ireland’s Best Dressed Debutante 2026 finalists

Edenderry girl Leah McKeon has made it to the Top 10 finalists at Ireland’s Best Dressed Debutante 2026. Leah, who attended St Mary’s Secondary School Edenderry debs during the summer, is the only finalist from the Midlands at the DEBSIreland event.

The finals will take place at the Bellingham Castle, Co Louth, on October 28.The winner will win a trip to Miami for two, including a day trip to the Bahamas, and a modelling contract with Assets Model Agency.

The annual competition, organised in association with Assets Model Agency, celebrates style and individuality among debutantes across Ireland.

Two Best Dressed debutantes are selected at each DEBSireland event, with their photographs featured on the DEBSIreland website for public voting.

Following months of competition, the Top 10 finalists have now been selected, with four contestants chosen through the public vote and six selected as wildcards. The finalists will now compete for the coveted title next week.