Rose of Tralee Viewers Pick Their Early Favourite

Kathryn Thomas kicks off Rose of Tralee in floral ASOS maxi

Between the emotional and entertaining moments on the first night of the Rose of Tralee, there was also plenty of style to enjoy on the stage. Leading the way was host Kathryn Thomas, who kicked off the festivities in a pretty floral dress which she styled with fun yellow earrings. Kathryn never fails to impress, […]

Rose of Tralee viewers pick their early favourite

The first night of the Rose of Tralee has only just begun, but viewers already appear to have found their favourite. Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh has been inundated with praise following her emotional appearance on the RTÉ show, with viewers calling for her to take home the crown. The 25-year-old from Mullingar opened up […]

‘I’m a local, the festival was a big part of growing up every summer’ - meet the Rose of Tralee 2026 escorts

Rose of Tralee: Emotions run high — and there was plenty of craic too on a mighty first night

The audience fell madly in love with this year's Rose of Tralee contestants, highlights including some top-class fun (let's not forget the spicebag round) and a fabulous woman with alopecia living large

The best moments from night one of The Rose of Tralee

The Roses were blooming in Tralee on Monday night with a mix of ceol, dancing, and, of course, a live tutorial on how to make a Derry chicken box. Here are some of the opening night's highlights from the Dome . . .

Rose of Tralee 2026 live updates as 32 ladies compete for the prize

Follow along with our live updates for this year's Rose of Tralee as 32 beautiful ladies take to the stage alongside fan-favourite hosts Dáithí O'Sé and Kathryn Thomas