Kerry Rose aims to regain Kingdom pride

THE Kerry footballers and last year’s All-Ireland champions suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Down, at the weekend, but the Rose of Tralee contest could yet provide some consolation for the Kingdom.

Kerry representative Veronica Hunt is the new favourite to win the contest, according to bookmakers Boylesports.

The choreographer’s odds have been slashed from 12/1 to 11/2 after the bookmaker saw a flood of money for her.