Among the first night party pieces at the Rose of Tralee were a recitation of the 32 counties in ten seconds, a rousing rendition of Guns n' Roses' Sweet Child of Mine, a rather colourful live science experiment, and some dung spitting.
Here are some of our favourite moments from the first evening - we wonder what's in store on Tuesday night!
As the song goes, oh what a night! Here are the Roses from Monday's #RoseofTralee show! @RoseofTralee_ https://t.co/1d2yfIVfWI
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Can you recite all 32 counties in 8 seconds? Darwin Rose Catríona Brennan can! https://t.co/4rkenHTaTk
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Shane Kenny from Kerry is this year's 'Escort of the Year' https://t.co/zYJpDBA8kI
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Here's a look at the dresses from the #Meath #Kentucky #SouthAustralia & #BostonNewEngland Roses #RoseofTralee pic.twitter.com/rPglDKa8oj
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Kentucky Rose Emily Hughes put Dáithí through his paces https://t.co/NgCIZsjcgu
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Gúnas and Roses rock The Dome in Tralee - check out all the action from night one! #RoseofTralee #AxlRoseofTralee https://t.co/GQaxcMIrrx
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Kentucky Rose Emily Hughes put Dáithí through his paces https://t.co/NgCIZsjcgu
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Click here to check out our blog with all the action from night one in The Dome in Tralee, and come back on Tuesday evening for the second part of our Rose of Tralee coverage.
Click here to watch Monday night's show and bonus features on the RTÉ Player.
