Offaly and Laois are set to be represented.
'Whatever is to be will be, the experience alone is worth everything'.
That is the outlook of Offaly Rose Allie Leahy and Laois Rose Sinead Dowd ahead of this year's Rose Of Tralee next month.
The two ladies are hoping to bring the crown back to the midlands after Rosemount's Rachel Duffy hands over in Tralee, on August 22nd.
Both Roses were speaking with Midlands 103's Sinéad Hubble, they say last year's winner Rachel gives them confidence:
Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals
The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.
Film Offaly Launches 2026 Short Film Awards
There's a €12,000 bursary for the winning film.
Midlands Stars Survive Fright Night Under The Glitter Ball
Next week is Boy Bands V Girl Groups Night.
Rossie To Aussie Nurse Arrives Down Under For Fundraiser
The challenge ultimately became a two year adventure for Fergal.
Love Luck Varies Across The Midlands This Valentine’s Day
Nightlife options and dating-app activity influence the latest stats.
Supermacs Nominated For Multiple Digital Awards
The very first Supermacs opened its doors in 1978 on Main Street, Ballinasloe.
Weekend Celebrations As Midlands Lotto Player Scoops Over €195k
Players are being advised to check their tickets.
Award Winning Midlands 103 Presenter Co Directs Short Film In Laois
A screening of Poulastore will take place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this Saturday.
Ancient Human Remains Found On Midlands Island
The discovery was made on Carberry Island on Lough Ree.
Midlands Maura Higgins Is Making Her Big Screen Debut
She is set to star in a comedy.
Boomtown Rats Join Laois Festival Line-Up
Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats is one of this year's headliners for Emo's Forest Fest.
Midlands Communities Celebrating St. Brigid's Day
There is events taking place across all three counties.
Laois Woman Praises 'Slightest Touch' Documentary Crew
The film on Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon.
Braveheart Fans Preparing For Auction From Midlands Home
Pieces are being sold from St Martin's in Trim where Mel Gibson stayed when shooting Braveheart.
Midlands Stars Shine After Country Week On Dancing With The Stars
Both Tolü Makay and Katelyn Cummins got over 30 points last night.
Midlands Golden Goose Concepta Defies The Odds Again
Concepta was first bought as a Christmas present and soon became a loved part of the family.
Dancers, Musicians, Choirs Wanted For Pan Celtic Festival In Carlow
The event runs from April 7th–11th in Carlow Town.
Midlands Musicians Competing In Seán Ó Riada Bonn Óir Competition
The event takes place in Cork this evening.
Bressie Hosting Book Launch Event In Westmeath
The book is called 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'.
Offaly Filmmaker Nominated For IFTA Award
Nicky Larkin's film 'Punt' is nominated for the short film category.
