Laois Rose Says Winning Contest Is 'a Dream Come True'

Laois Rose says winning contest is 'a dream come true'

Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins has said being crowned the 2025 International Rose of Tralee is "a dream come true" and admits she "never expected this to happen".

Reason Rose of Tralee didn't get tiara and the lavish prize she'll get instead

Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins is the 2025 Rose of Tralee, winning a lavish prize package including travel and a car, but sparking debate as the festival continues without its traditional tiara.

'We don't need to follow tradition': Katelyn Cummins champions women in trades after Rose of Tralee win

Katelyn Cummins, a 20-year-old apprentice electrician from Laois, became the first woman from the county to win the Rose of Tralee

‘Women can do whatever we want… we don't need to go to college’ – Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins named 2025 Rose of Tralee

Katelyn Cummins from Co Laois has been crowned the 2025 Rose of Tralee.

Rose of Tralee 2025: Sparks fly as electrician Katelyn Cummins crowned the winner

Laois Rose, from Ballyouskill, named this year’s Rose of Tralee following televised event over two nights on RTÉ

EXPLAINER: What does the Rose of Tralee win and what are her duties during her reign?

Katelyn Cummins from Laois was crowned this year's Rose of Tralee winner on Tuesday