Daíthí Ó Sé believes the Rose of Tralee is a ‘yardstick of how far Irish women have come’

It's that time of year again.

Dáithí O Sé has said that he believes the Rose of Tralee is a ‘yardstick of how far Irish women have come’.

Speaking to RTÉ Entertainment at the launch of the International Festival today, the Kerry man praised the competition for “celebrating Irish women”.