Cavan man ‘left speechless’ after being named Rose of Tralee escort of the year

Gavin Brady, who is escorting London Rose Ciara Fallon, was chosen from 32 escorts taking part in this year’s festival

Cavan man Gavin Brady has been named the 2026 Rose Escort of the Year after winning the vote of the 32 International Roses and Rose Escorts at the Rose of Tralee International Festival. Picture: Domnick Walsh

A Cavan man was “left speechless” after 32 Rose of Tralee escorts voted for him to be named escort of the year on Monday night.

Gavin Brady, 26, has been escorting London Rose Ciara Fallon throughout the celebrations.