Who is Nancy Lehane? Meet the Cork Rose tipped for Rose of Tralee success

Cork Rose Nancy Lehane, once a yearly viewer of the festival, now finds herself centre stage in Tralee

Cork Rose Nancy Lehane during a visit to the Hunt Museum in Limerick. Pictures: Domnick Walsh

For as long as she can remember, Nancy Lehane has joined a group of about 12 cousins every year to  watch the Rose of Tralee.

It’s a family tradition dating back more than 10 years, where she travels to Waterford to join them to watch the selection nights.