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Dáithí Ó Sé on turning 50: "I want to get healthier and fitter"

We caught up with hosts Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas as they get ready for the 64th Rose of Tralee festival.

Thomas on Rose of Tralee: This is a way to connect to Ireland

Now in its 65th year, the Rose of Tralee International Festival has kicked off, bringing the 32 Roses on tour across the country before landing in Tralee for the competition on August 16.

living • 13 Aug 24

Dáithí Ó Sé: "I asked 'did I do something wrong?'"

Dáithí Ó Sé is back with the Rose of Tralee but this time he's not alone.

rose of tralee • 21 Aug 23

Kathryn Thomas: "I think the Rose of Tralee has modernised"

Elle Gordon chats to Kathryn Thomas on teaming up with Dáithí Ó Sé as co-host of this year's Rose of Tralee.

living • 21 Aug 23

From firefighters to school teachers, meet the 2023 Roses

The Rose of Tralee will be available to watch for free, live and on-demand by audiences in Ireland and around the world on RTÉ Player.

living • 15 Aug 23

Dáithí Ó Sé: "Where we live, people don't care what I do"

For half his 46 years, Dáithi Ó Sé has worked in TV and he has no plans to take his foot off the pedal any time soon.

living • 23 Aug 22

From undertakers to sustainability queens, meet the 2022 Roses

The RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival will be back on screens on Monday 22 August.

living • 19 Aug 22

Dáithí Ó Sé on why he hopes to welcome a trans Rose of Tralee

The RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival will be back on screens on RTÉ One on Monday, 22 August.

living • 16 Aug 22

Lorde has an Irish dad, so she would qualify to take part in the annual festival.

"You're eligible to enter": Lorde talks Rose of Tralee with Ray

If you see Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor representing New Zealand in the 2022 Rose of Tralee, you'll have Ray D'Arcy to thank.

living • 23 Sep 21

Dáithí Ó Sé on his plans for summer without the Rose of Tralee

The host spoke to Ray D'Arcy about how he'll spend his summer now that the Rose of Tralee is postponed for another year.

living • 02 Jun 21

From Dublin Zoo to South Carolina: Meet the 2019 Roses

This year the Rose of Tralee Festival will celebrate its 60th Year and presenter Dáithí Ó Sé will also be marking his 10th year.

living • 23 Aug 19

"When is a celebration of Irish women out of date? Never"

Ahead of the Rose of Tralee festival next week, host Dáithí Ó Sé reflects on his 10 years presenting, how he prepares on the night and why he feels the festival is still relevant.

living • 23 Aug 19

Travel tips from the Rose who has visited 50 countries

We caught up with the Kentucky Rose, Lorraine Gavin, on the Rose Tour and she told us all about what inspired her love of travel, the 50 countries she has visited and what's in her suitcase.

Travel • 21 Aug 18

Mary Kennedy on why The Rose of Tralee is far from old-fashioned

The Nationwide presenter opens the doors to her home to the RTÉ Guide. Get a sneak peek of the interview below.

living • 20 Aug 18

The Kilkenny Rose with the 'dream job'

Helena Hughes, the 2018 Kilkenny Rose, certainly personifies #JobGoals. We're more than a little envious of the cosmetics buying assistant at Brown Thomas.

living • 20 Aug 18

Carlow Rose on advocating for breastfeeding & nursing her toddler

Shauna Ray Lacey is a mother, breastfeeding advocate, qualified beautician and Rose of Tralee hopeful.

living • 15 Aug 18

Dáithí Ó Sé used 'sauna suit' to shape up for Rose of Tralee

Earlier today, we took a trip to the gardens of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham to chat with TV presenter Dáithí Ó Sé and the 57 hopeful Roses who are taking part in this year's Rose of Tralee

living • 15 Aug 18

Dáithí Ó Sé prepares for his ninth year of Rose of Tralee

In his ninth year as host of the Rose of Tralee TV extravaganza, Dáithí Ó Sé says that if it isn't broke why try to fix it? Donal O'Donoghue talks to him in this week's RTÉ Guide - get a sneak peek below.

RTÉ Guide • 14 Aug 18

There have been some enviable outfits on stage so far at this year's Rose of Tralee festival

International fashion blooms at the Rose of Tralee

When it comes to the Rose of Tralee party pieces and personalities are not the only aspects under scrutiny, so too is the stunning individual style that each Rose brings on stage

rose of tralee • 22 Aug 17

Meet the Roses: Toronto, Queensland & Derry

The Rose of Tralee is coming back to our screens on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd of August. We had a quick chat with Colombe Nadeau-O'Shea, Ellen McCready and Sarah Colhoun to discuss their inspirations, outfits, and interests.

rose of tralee • 21 Aug 17

There are lots of fantastic events on this week to keep the kids busy

Things to do in Ireland this weekend | Aug 18-20

It may not feel like it, as you head off to work under an umbrella, but it's still summer. The season continues this weekend with loads of fun activities and events all across the country.

Living • 17 Aug 17

Limerick Rose shares her 5 minute morning workout

Twenty-four-year-old Kayleigh Maher hails from Kilcornan, Co. Limerick. We caught up with the secondary school teacher at Malahide Castle to talk fashion, fitness and the people that inspire her.

Fitness • 21 Aug 17

New Zealand Rose rocks an insulin pump with her little red dress

Niamh O'Sullivan attended the Rose of Tralee International Festival launch wearing a little red dress, ASOS shoes - and an insulin pump. We caught up with the New Zealand Rose to find out more.

Living • 16 Aug 17

Dáithí Ó Sé on losing 14 pounds for his Rose of Tralee tuxedo

Earlier this morning, Dáithí Ó Sé landed on to the grounds of Malahide Castle via helicopter to greet the 2017 Rose of Tralee contestants. We caught up with the presenter to find out how he got fighting fit for the event.

Living • 15 Aug 17

Remember the Rose of Tralee Sing-a-long?

It's the song that inspired the Festival that gives us one of the most watched shows of the year. But how well do you know the famous Rose of Tralee ballad?

Living • 21 Aug 17