Italian Rose withdraws from duties over eating disorder

ROSE of Tralee Tamara Gervasoni, who was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting, has withdrawn from her official duties because of an eating disorder. The 22-year-old Italian was arrested in a shopping centre in Longford on Tuesday night.

“She has taken this decision as she has decided to seek medical help and counselling regarding an eating disorder,” said a festival spokesperson.

Festival manager Siobhan Hanley said the incident on Tuesday was most upsetting for Ms Gervasoni, whom she described as a fantastic ambassador for the festival.