She'll take to the stage along side Daithi O'Se.
Kathryn Thomas says she is 'honoured' and 'excited' to be co-hosting the Rose of Tralee.
She'll become the first ever female presenter of the annual event when she takes the stage beside Daithi O'Sé next month.
32 Roses, including Kinnitty's Allie Leahy and Culohill's Sinead Dowd, will vye for the crown at the Munster Technological University on August 21st and 22nd.
The Carlow woman told the Irish Examiner she grew up watching the show on TV every year.
Chair of Women in Film and Television Ireland, Dr. Susan Liddy, says her addition might bring in different viewers:
She also thinks they'll make a good on-air team:
She believes the addition of a co-host will help give the show a more modern feel:
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