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Monday, 17 August 2026 11:15

The 67th edition will be held over the course of the week.

The Director of Operations for the Rose of Tralee Festival says his favourite part of his job is how every cohort is different.

The 67th edition gets underway from this evening to find the successor to the Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins, following a weekend of festivities.

She secured a first ever win for the O'Moore County last year, with 25 year old Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh from Mullingar representing Westmeath in 2026.

She'll take to the stage this evening.

Tullamore's Steve Cronly has been with the contest since 1998, and he says it helps make the contest what it is:

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