Eight reasons why we still watch the Rose of Tralee

And Daithí's not one of them. Sorry.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2014 - 14:55

Ciara Flaherty

Are you going to watch the Rose of Tralee tonight?

Some may scoff at the delightfully naff contest but people are watching. Last year, the final night of the Festival attracted an audience of nearly 1.2 million.

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