Rose of Tralee

Ryan Tubridy in The Market House, Athy

Ex RTE star Ryan Tubridy pays surprise visit to Kildare pub

Jessica Hunter

WATCH: 'Everybody belongs on stage' - Kildare Rose Jessica Hunter

Hosts Kathryn Thomas and Daithí O Sé pictured with Kildare Rose Jessica Hunter (third from left) at the official launch of the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival

Kildare's contestant at Rose of Tralee launch party in Dublin

Suad Mooge/ Dublin Rose of Tralee

'Nothing I haven't heard before'- Rose of Tralee speaks on shocking racial abuse...

Jessica Hunter (27)

'Such an honour' - Young Kildare town woman crowned as Rose of Tralee contestant

Thousands of people are attending the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore this week

PICTURES: Thousands flock to Tullamore for Day 2 of the Ploughing despite heavy ...

Anna Marie McHugh (left) welcomes Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins to the Ploughing

'I'm not used to it at all!' Rose of Tralee gets VIP treatment at Ploughing

Dr Claire Kambamettu has described how winning the Rose of Tralee was a “butterfly effect” to meeting finance Ryan Tubirdy as she purchases her wedding dress in Naas

Fiancée of Ryan Tubridy reveals she bought her wedding dress in Kildare

Dr Claire Kambamettu has described how winning the Rose of Tralee was a “butterfly effect” to meeting finance Ryan Tubirdy as she purchases her wedding dress in Naas

‘Butterfly effect’: Dr Clare Kambamettu on life events which led to Ryan Tubridy...

Pictured: Rose of Tralee, Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins. Photo: Laois Rose Centre

OPINION: The Rose of Tralee isn't outdated - its critics are just anti-feminist

Katelyn Cummins - The 2025 International Rose of Tralee

INTERVIEW: 'It feels unbelievable' - Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins on historic Rose...

EXPLAINER: What does the Rose of Tralee win and what are her duties during her r...

Katelyn Cummins, winner of The Rose Of Tralee 2025

'We don't need to follow tradition' - Apprentice electrician crowned Rose of Tra...

Newbridge native Conor McCabe is the escort for Texas Rose Sara Costa

PHOTOS: Kildare man has a busy week as escort at Rose of Tralee festival

Who is Kerry Rose Laura Daly? ‘Full-circle moment’ for local Rose of Tralee favo...

Rose of Tralee 2025: Full RTE running order and where to watch the final two nig...

Who is the Cork Rose Nancy Lehane - one of the early favourites to win the Rose ...
The 22-year-old teacher and musician from Meelin is tipped at 4/1 with Paddy Power
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Pictures & Profiles: Get to know all 32 Roses vying for the coveted Rose of Tral...

Definitely Maybe! I have no idea who Oasis are, here’s what you can do this week...

After 20 years, the popular broadcaster and well-known solicitor Will Leahy has announced he will no longer be involved in the TV coverage of the the annual Rose of Tralee festival

'I'd keep doing it forever' - RTÉ star replaced on Rose of Tralee

PICTURES: Glamour and glitz on the Liffey as RTÉ stars meet the 2025 Internatio...

Clare Kambamettu (in a dress from Vincent's Portlaoise) and Ryan Tubridy at Wimbledon. Photo: @instatubridy

Kildare-raised ex Rose of Tralee buys dresses in charity shops

Rose of Tralee International Festival runs from Friday, August 15 to Tuesday, August 19

Kildare schoolgirl will be 'Rose Bud' contestant at Rose of Tralee

Clare Kambamettu (in a dress from Vincent's Portlaoise) and Ryan Tubridy at Wimbledon. Photo: @instatubridy

Ryan Tubridy's fiancée visits wedding section of Irish charity shop amid upcomin...

Ryan Tubridy and Dr Clare Kambamettu (Photos via Instagram).

'I have a little bit of news' - Ryan Tubridy pops the question to former Rose of...

Ryan Tubridy and Dr Clare Kambamettu (Photos via Instagram).

The soon-to-be Mrs Tubridy has strong Kildare links

Keely O'Grady talking with Dáithí Ó Sé on stage

Revealed: 2024 Rose of Tralee is crowned

The Judging Panel for 2024 Rose of Tralee: Don O’Neill, Luzveminda O’Sullivan, Ollie Turner and Nuala Carey. Photo: Domnick Walsh

RTÉ star, fashion designer and local councillor among the judges for 2024 Rose o...
The fate of who will become the next Rose of Tralee lies in the hands of the four distinguished judges
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The late Monica Reid

Rose of Tralee contestant found dead was recently engaged and house hunting with...

Monica Reid (in the green sash) after winning the Auckland Rose of Tralee selection night in May

'Fly high you beautiful soul' - Missing Rose of Tralee contestant found dead

24-year-old Catherine Cunningham is this year's Kildare Rose. Photograph provided by Catherine Cunningham.

Kildare Rose 2024 ‘still can’t believe’ her luck!

Will Leahy has announced that he is leaving 2FM after “21 years, 2000-ish shows, 45,000-ish songs and one fairly worn pair of headphones”

RTÉ star Will Leahy shares 'new parenting challenge' as he struggles to secure t...

A photo to treasure: The late Eileen Wiley with granddaughter Róisín Wiley, Rose of Tralee

Sadness as Rose of Tralee’s grandmother passes away

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Fancy becoming the next Rose of Tralee? Applications now open for 2024 festival

Bring the magic of the Rose of Tralee to your locality

The Rose of Tralee International Festival is coming to your community!

International Rose of Tralee blooms at National Ploughing Championships |PICTURE: 2Johnnies Instagram

International Rose of Tralee blooms at National Ploughing Championships

WATCH: Father of newly-crowned Rose of Tralee explains THAT Declan Hannon screen...

Rose Escort winner Tommy Cunningham with the Arizona Rose Ashley Jackson. Pic supplied by Tommy Cunningham.

KILDARE: Rose Escort of the Year 2023 talks winning the coveted title and his ad...

The huge audience figures for the Rose of Tralee crowning have been released

Rose of Tralee 2023: TV running order revealed

Rose of Tralee 2023: TV running order for night two

Rose of Tralee 2023: TV running order revealed

Rose of Tralee 2023: TV running order revealed

Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin.

Rose of Tralee 2023: Where and when to watch

Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin.

Rose of Tralee 2023: When does the festival take place?

Rose of Tralee 2023: Favourites to win the festival

GALLERY: Introducing the 2023 Rose of Tralee hopefuls - who will wear the crown?

In Pictures: Meet the 32 Roses in the running for the 2023 Rose of Tralee

Longford Rose Grace Kemple

Rose of Tralee 2023: Longford Rose Grace Kemple among favourites to be crowned o...

Rose of Tralee 2023: Who is the favourite to win this year's festival?

Rose of Tralee 2023: Who is the favourite to win this year's festival?

'Get your entries in' - Dáithí Ó Sé launches search for 2023 Rose of Tralee

'Get your entries in' - Dáithí Ó Sé launches search for 2023 Rose of Tralee

Ashleigh Byrne, the new Kildare Rose. Picture: Aishling Conway

Here's what time you can watch the Kildare Rose at tonight

For the first time since 2019, the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival will be back on screens on Monday August 22.

'We'll have a few surprises up our sleeves' - Rose of Tralee returns after two-y...

Ashleigh Byrne, the new Kildare Rose. Picture: Aishling Conway

Kildare's Rose, Ashleigh Byrne from Newbridge, says being crowned was 'like a dr...

REVEALED: What it costs to be an escort at the 2022 Rose of Tralee

REVEALED: What it costs to be an escort at the 2022 Rose of Tralee

Dáithí Ó Sé will present the 58th Rose of Tralee live from the dome.

Rose of Tralee organiser confirms married and trans women can enter pageant

10 iconic moments from Gay Byrne's RTE career

VIDEO CLIPS: 10 iconic moments from Gay Byrne's RTE career

FROM LEFT: Aoife Fricker and Bróna Dunne

Meet the 2019 Kildare Roses: Aoife Fricker and Bróna Dunne

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