It’s ‘mad’ people are surprised at mixed-race Rose of Tralee winner

The first ever Irish-African Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Maté Maher, said it is “mad” people are surprised by a mixed-race contestant.

It’s ‘mad’ people are surprised at mixed-race Rose of Tralee winner
Thu, 23 Aug, 2018 - 08:46

By Joyce Fegan

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