16 Roses will be taking to the stage tonight.
32 Roses will compete for the Rose of Tralee title over the next two nights in Kerry.
16 of them will be take to the stage tonight, with the second half featuring in tomorrow's selection night.
Among the contestants set to take to the stage tomorrow is Killucan's Grace O'Connor, a support worker who's studying to be a herbalist.
A NASA researcher, a Chicago attorney, and a children's radiologist are also among this year's contestants.
Rose of Tralee co-host Dáithí Ó Sé says the event reflects modern Irish women:
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