Soracha McGrath's late grandfather PJ McGrath refereed Offaly's 1982 All Ireland Football Final win.
The famous 1982 All Ireland Football Final between Offaly and Kerry has been given centre stage at the Rose of Tralee.
Washington DC Rose Soracha McGrath spoke of her late grandfather PJ McGrath, who refereed one of the biggest upsets in the GAA's history.
The 66th edition of the festival is now underway, with Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins and Offaly Rose Nicole Heffernan both taking to the stage this evening.
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Ms McGrath says her grandfather has always been welcome in the Faithful County:
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