Married and transgender women can now enter the Rose of Tralee

Also, the upper age limit has been raised from 28 to 29
Married and transgender women can now enter the Rose of Tralee

Presenter Daithi O Se with International Roses in 2017

Married and transgender women can compete in this year’s Rose of Tralee.

The significant change to the competition rules was confirmed by festival chief Anthony O’Gara this morning.

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