Taoiseach’s niece bookies’ pick of the bunch

What does a cheese-tastic festival filled with bizarre “Irish hip-hop” dancing that would make Michael Flatley cringe, banana songs, and subtle hake ads need to keep it fresh for another year?

Why, of course, a close relative of the country’s political leader taking a centre stage in proceedings.

As the latest instalment of the Rose of Tralee prepares to gear up for another outing, the involvement of Mayo Rose Dervla Kenny is likely to result in extra interest from the watching masses.