Only local to win Rose title passes away

The death has taken place in Bordeaux of the only local ever to become the Rose of Tralee.

Only local to win Rose title passes away
Tue, 22 Jan, 2013 - 00:00
Anne Lucey

Margaret O’Keeffe-Flynn, 66, was a student nurse when she was chosen as the Tralee Rose at a dance in the town in 1964, going on to win the overall title on a balmy August night.

One of the judges was the late playwright John B Keane.

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