Offaly Rose Allie Leahy and Laois Rose Sinéad Dowd took to the stage last night.
The outgoing Rose of Tralee has "no reservations" about handing over the sash tonight.
The second half of the 32 roses will take to the stage later this evening, including Longford Rose Grace Kemple and Ottowa Rose Aoife McDonald, who's father comes from Portarlington.
Offaly Rose Allie Leahy and Laois Rose Sinéad Dowd took to thestage last night.
Rose of Tralee, Rachel Duffy from Rosemount in Westmeath says that in the end, it's still all about the girls themselves:
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