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Rose of Tralee Hairdo Hall of Fame

From 60s bouffants to 80s mega-volume, we look back at the most iconic Rose of Tralee winners' hairdos and humbly bow to their bangin' barnets.

rose of tralee • 17 Aug 16

Maria Walsh says love life is going great

No wedding plans yet but Maria Walsh happy in love

Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh has opened up about her love life, saying it's "great" that she can say she's in a relationship now.

Entertainment • 17 Aug 16

Brian Ormond and Maria Walsh to host TV3 Toy Show

TV presenter Brian Ormond and former Rose Of Tralee Maria Walsh have been announced as the hosts of The TV3 Toy Show.

Entertainment • 04 Nov 15

Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh wants a church wedding

The current Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, has said she hopes to get married in a Catholic church one day as she is hopeful they will hold LGBT ceremonies "in the next five years".

Entertainment • 10 Aug 15

Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh looking for love

The current Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh has opened up about her love life revealing that women haven't been queuing up to date her.

Entertainment • 28 Apr 15

In an interview with the Irish Sun on Sunday, the 27-year-old said: "I'm confident in who I am as a person"

Rose of Tralee reveals that she's gay

The newly-crowned Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh has opened up about her sexuality and revealed that she is gay.

Entertainment • 25 Aug 14

After completing the challenge, Walsh nominated three former Roses of Tralee

Watch! Rose of Tralee takes Ice Bucket Challenge

Following her nomination by RTÉ 2fm's Breakfast Republic, the new Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh has successfully completed the Ice Bucket Challenge - watch her drenching here.

Entertainment • 22 Aug 14

Twenty-seven-year-old Walsh (centre) became the 55th Rose of Tralee at the Festival Dome in the town on Tuesday night

New Rose of Tralee says win "very surreal"

Philadelphia's Rose Maria Walsh is enjoying her first full day as the new Rose of Tralee, telling RTÉ's Morning Ireland: "This is all very surreal for me."

Entertainment • 20 Aug 14

Maria Walsh