Rose of tralee

Kirsten Mate Maher - "We're such a diverse community, and we need to embrace that"

New Rose calls on Ireland to embrace its diversity

The new Rose of Tralee, Waterford Rose Kirsten Mate Maher, has called on Ireland to embrace its diversity, telling RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland that "there is no typical Irish woman".

rose of tralee • 23 Aug 18

Nora Hawkes being crowned an Honorary Rose.

Rose's gran bloomin' thrilled to be made honorary Rose

London Rose Gráinne Hawkes was left shocked when her grandmother was presented with a sash and deemed an honorary Rose during the live show.

rose of tralee • 22 Aug 18

Germany Rose makes a splash with dolphin surprise

Germany Rose Giulia Kearney created a splash on the second night of this year's Rose of Tralee live shows when she was joined on stage by James Patrice dressed as a dolphin.

rose of tralee • 22 Aug 18

Rachel Gibbons told a funny story involving a postman

Rose of Tralee: Highlights From Night Two

Relive the best moments from the second night of this year's Rose of Tralee!

rose of tralee • 22 Aug 18

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

Rose of Tralee: Highlights From Night One

The Rose of Tralee has given us epic memes and viral videos throughout the years, and the first night of this year's live shows didn't disappoint - relive the best moments here!

rose of tralee • 21 Aug 18

Cowabunga! Westmeath & Laois Roses lift Dáithí's moo-d

Westmeath Rose Leanne Quinn lifted viewers' spirits with her moo-ving party piece, while Laois Rose Gráinne Hogan showed Dáithí how to milk it on stage.

rose of tralee • 21 Aug 18

New York Rose Sarah Ward sets hearts racing

New York Rose sets pulses racing with party piece

The New York Rose turned the tables on Rose of Tralee host Daithí Ó Sé by making him feel under pressure during a hearty party piece segment.

rose of tralee • 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

What's on? TV highlights for Monday August 20

The Rose of Tralee is back again, Picnic at Hanging Rock reaches a conclusion, and Sharp Objects continues to fascinate...

Television • 20 Aug 18

The flower among them all: Dáithí Ó Sé will host the Rose of Tralee finals on Monday and Tuesday night

32 Roses who will join Dáithí in Final announced

The 32 Roses who will take part in the Rose of Tralee finals, to be broadcast on RTÉ One television on Monday and Tuesday night next, have just been announced.

rose of tralee • 20 Aug 18

Who Will Be The Rose Of Tralee?

Meeting the entrants to the Rose of Tralee. Who will be the pick of the roses at this year's Festival of Kerry?

rose of tralee • 18 Aug 18

Meet the 2018 Roses

Meet the hopefuls of this year's Rose of Tralee

rose of tralee • 17 Aug 18

Win a holiday to New York City & USD$10,000

This year on The Rose of Tralee is giving you the chance to win a trip to New York with $10,000 spending money.

Competition • 17 Aug 18

9-year-old Nia Walshe from Castleknock, who's grandmother is from Kerry, poses with the Kerry Rose Celine O'Shea at the RTÉ Rose of Tralee launch

Kerry Rose excited for 'magic' of Tralee

Kerry Rose of Tralee hopeful Celine O'Shea can't wait to get back to her home county for this year's festival as it provided some "magic" childhood memories for her.

rose of tralee • 16 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

Rósanna Gaeltachta agus Gaelacha

Labhair muid le beirt de rósanna na bliana seo, Hazel Ní Chathasaigh agus Niamh Duggan faoi thábhacht na teanga dóibh agus iad ag cur isteach ar an gcomórtas, Rós Thrá Lí.

Gaeilge • 16 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 is back for his ninth year as Rose of Tralee host

Dáithí hails 'really special' Rose of Tralee hopefuls

Rose of Tralee host Dáithí Ó Sé has said this year's group of hopefuls are a "great bunch" as he launched the festival with the 57 Roses in Dublin on Wednesday.

rose of tralee • 16 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