Co-hosted Rose of Tralee delivers tradition with a twist

'When is a celebration of Irish women out of date?' says co-host Dáithí Ó Sé

Rose Of Tralee co-hosts Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

The Rose of Tralee has been a part of Irish culture since 1959 but on Monday night, one of the country’s longest-running festivals brought a twist with new co-host Kathryn Thomas.

The 2023 Rose of Tralee marked the first time the live shows were presented by co-hosts as Kerry man Dáithí Ó Sé was joined by Carlow woman Thomas. The pair’s genuine friendship made for plenty of jokes during the first of two live shows.