Eighteen-year-old Aadya Srivastava was named Miss Universe Ireland 2025 at a glittering final at the Hilton Hotel Dublin Airport, a win she described as “so special” and unexpected. Now balancing university study with national duties, she says she plans to use the platform to amplify diverse voices and push for compassion and justice.
Srivastava, who was born in Galway and has lived in Cross, County Mayo for the past three years, is in her second year at the University of Galway studying Law, Politics and Economics and hopes to pursue a career in international human rights law. The ceremony crowned her ahead of a strong field of finalists from around Ireland and included a performance from BFamous Stage School.
The new titleholder will now represent Ireland at the 74th Miss Universe contest, which will take place in Thailand on November 24. westernpeople.ie Srivastava succeeds Sofia Labus of Cork, who passed the sash and crown to the young Galway native at the end of the night, the Western People reports.
Beyond the crown, Srivastava’s victory is being read by many as a reflection of an increasingly diverse Irish identity. She described herself as a proud Irish woman of Indian heritage and said the role gives her a stage to speak about resilience and inclusion.
The runners-up were Natalia Gradzka from Santry and Maksuda Akhter from Malahide, both from Dublin and both of whom earned praise for their poise and personal stories on the night. Organizers and attendees noted that the standard of contestants was exceptionally high and that the competition highlighted a wide range of community and professional backgrounds among the finalists.
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Srivastava’s trajectory from local schools to a national stage will be familiar and inspiring. Her mix of academic ambition and public service messaging reflects a new generation of Irish talent that seamlessly transitions between civic engagement and international aspirations.
As she prepares for the global competition in Thailand, Srivastava will have the support of family, local communities in Galway and Mayo, and a wider Irish audience tuned in to see how a representative with a multicultural background performs on the Miss Universe stage. Whether judged for spirit, advocacy, or stage presence, her campaign will be watched by many who see in her story a modern, outward-looking Ireland that still holds its local roots close.
The 18-year-old law student of Indian heritage will represent Ireland at Miss Universe in Thailand this November.
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