Tears flow as Clare Rose thanks community for support after losing both her parents

The primary school teacher lost her father Pat in 2018 and just three years later, her mother Denise died from breast cancer.

Clare Rose Aisling O'Connor pictured on stage at the Kerry Sports Academy, MTU with Kathryn Thomas. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

One of the standout moments from night two of this year's Rose of Tralee saw co-host Kathryn Thomas moved to tears by the Clare Rose's story.

Aisling O’Connor took part in this year's festival in honour of her late parents.