Irish women are absolutely KILLIN’ it right now.
During the Bloggers Unveiled era, there was a lot of bashing and online influencers developed a terrible rep. Thing is, there are some incredible, inspirational women who are definitely worth following.
These are the women that I predict will be HUGE in the next year and their following will double.
A new age of influencer is here and it’s a good’un, believe me.
1. Sinead Burke
Sinead is probably the most well-known lady to appear on this list but this little person has been making big changes across the world.
She’s a writer, academic, influencer, activist and broadcaster and is most popular for her TED talk ‘Why design should include everyone’. She appeared on the cover for The Business of Fashion in May 2018 alongside Kim Kardashian with an interview as part of ‘The Age of Influence’ series.
She was also the first little person in history to walk the carpet at the Met Gala.
Such an inspiration!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxKUIthl25B/
2. Aoife Mc Namara
Instagram is a tough place to grow your profile, but Irish designer Aoife Mc Namara has done so in a matter of months.
Aoife’s incredible garments have gathered quite a lot of traction online and she has launched a successful company as a result. The 23-year-old has just launched her very own line AOIFE which has left me drooling.
Most of her pieces are made in an ethical and sustainable way using Irish wools, tweeds and satin.
They are so unique from anything I’ve seen in the market as of late and it’s also instantly recognisable which is deadly.
I predict MASSIVE things from this lady – deffo one to watch.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpOfo9FnUj/
3. Keelin Moncrieff
Keelin is leading the way for environmental sustainability online.
She is speaking the hard truths, educating her followers on the impact of their carbon footprint and encouraging people to be more conscious about their shopping habits.
Her following is growing rapidly for her rawness, realness, bluntness and unique style. She says it how it is; it’s very evident that she knows her stuff, too.
She defines herself as an:
Anti-Blogger Blogger
People say online influencers have no power but this girl shows that they really do. Since speaking out, she has encouraged so many people to change their ways. My housemate has vowed never to shop from the likes of Boohoo and Missguided ever again as a result of Keelin’s words.
That’s one powerful gal.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtLQ4_gFCUI/
4. Lydia Des Dolles
Lydia Des Dolles is an MMA fighter who set up Connect TV, Ireland and the UK’s leading combat sports platform and the first of its kind in social broadcast.
She won the 2018 Rising Star in New Media award at the All-Ireland Business Summit last year.
She talks about being a woman in sport, the grassroots of combat sports, and documents her journey from amateur to the professional ranks.
She’s a force to be reckoned with.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo7fAyDnTV-/
5. Niamh O’Sullivan
Niamh may seem like your average sweet-as-pie, girly-girl blogger, but she’s doing things differently.
She focuses on food, travel and most importantly sustainability.
Niamh comes across real and without a raging ego in her stories which is so nice to see; she just seems dead on.
Her food videos are really enjoyable to watch and her pics are adorbs.
It’s so refreshing to see a blogger who still embodies that high-street-look to be sustainably conscious.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAHMfhB1KH/
6. Kelly Horrigan
Kelly Horrigan is killing it in the modelling industry right now.
Her face can be seen in some huge campaigns such as Dripping Gold, Poco, BPerfect, Dresses.ie and Guess.
She’s so stunning it’s almost hard to look at her Insta without drooling.
I predict she’ll be one of the biggest faces in the industry in the next year or so.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsObxJ4HyB3/
7. Molly Parsons
Podcasting is the hottest way to consume media right now and Molly Parsons is slaying the game.
Her podcast Molly’s Minutes, which is sponsored by Depop, has interviewed some huge names such as Jessica Anne Woodley, Sex Siopa and Indy Power.
She has a quirky style and the cutest personality so you couldn’t not fall for her after listening to one episode.
This gal is going places.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmZSqVFB3w/
8. Tell Maura
A while ago I was the first person to introduce the world to Eileen Style Queen, who has since been a nominee in the VIP Style Awards and has appeared on TV.
Now, I’m introducing you to the cutest Irish Mammy account on Instagram.
Say hello to Tell Maura!
Maura has been the Agony Aunt at the Sunday World for twenty years and has now created an Instagram profile to help people with their life and dating woes.
She’s extremely honest, clever and she’s also a dote.
Maura appears on her Instagram feed daily to give her two cents. Sticking to Insta guidelines, videos are always under a minute so answers are sharp and concise. She leaves the question that was asked below and all questions appear anonymously.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv90cdknk5o/
“What a LOSER” – I honestly couldn’t love this woman any more.
9. Nathalie Lennon
Nathalie has been exploding over the last while for her real, raw and uplifting content.
She’s a personal trainer who often talks about our relationship with exercise, health, eating and body image. She struggled herself and talks very honestly and openly about it which is super refreshing.
She shares tasty recipes along with workout videos to encourage people to get healthy. Her captions are a great read every time and get you feeling positive about your body, mind and eating habits.
She’s an absolute dote and has been such a welcoming account to my daily Instagram feed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpVBx2gari/
10. Nicola Halloran
Say hello to your newest foodie obsession.
Nicola shows you how healthy eating can be proper tasty – no compromise on flavour.
Her recipes are varied with something to suit everyone and they’re super easy to make.
I’m praying for a cookbook in the near future.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsk99XSjscr/
Your Insta is lacking if you’re not following these amazing women.
HUP Ireland!
