Pippa O’Connor and Brian Ormond have just been announced as judges in the competition to find Ireland’s most eligible bachelor at this year’s Westmeath Bachelor Competition 2023, Mullingar.
They will join judging maestro Louis Walsh and doyenne of Irish media Anne Doyle onthis year’s panel in pursuit of finding who will be crowned the next Westmeath Bachelor of the Year!
The beautiful women of Ireland have always had a chance to shine in many pageants and on Ladies’ Day at racecourses the country over, now it’s time for the men of Ireland to step into the spotlight and show the nation they have what it takes to be the face of Ireland’s modern man. The Midlands will play centre stage as men from all over Ireland descend upon the town of Mullingar on 29th July,to become Ireland’s most eligible bachelor!
As one of Ireland’s leading influencers and fashionistas, Pippa will have a keen eye for those who exude style and individuality. And former contestant on ‘You’re A Star’ and TV presenter Brian will make for an experienced talent spotter.
Last year, the youngest entrant was 21 and the oldest was 62. The final 13 of Ireland’s most eligible bachelors were whittled down from hundreds of entrants who had to undergo rigorous questions from the celeb judging panel as well as perform a talent piece. Talent pieces last year included singing, stand-up comedy, a traditional ‘brush dance’, ventriloquism, cocktail making and much more!
In what was a tense, nail-biting final, 25-year-old Kerry farmer and musician Bryan Murphy was finally crowned The Westmeath Bachelor of the Year. Despite the strong competition, the judges were unanimous in their choice of the winner, who won them over with a charismatic personality and captivating performance on the accordion. Bryan was an equally popular choice with the audience who couldn’t get enough of him!

Along with the title of Westmeath Bachelor the winner receives an all-inclusive holiday to Ibiza, a new wardrobe that would be the envy of James Bond himself and a cash donation to their chosen charity.
In more exciting news the Westmeath Bachelor Festival and the Lakeland Session have also announced the Biggest Disco will be coming to the Westmeath Bachelor Festival Dome 9th September 2023 featuring 2 Unlimited, Mark McCabe, Cappella, Rozalla, Urban Cookie Collective and Dario G. Tickets on sale from www.biggestdisco.com
www.westmeathbachelorfestival.ie or email[email protected]
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