Jennifer Horgan: The teachers of Tralee has a certain ring to it

The Rose of Tralee may be outdated, even offensive, but it does offer a dozen female teachers the most praise they’re ever likely to get in Ireland, writes Jennifer Horgan

Katelyn Cummins (centre) on stage at the Kerry Sports Academy just before she is selected as the Rose of Tralee on Tuesday night. Photo: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus Ltd

I wonder if the organisers of The Rose of Tralee would be up for a rebrand. A makeover, starting with the title. The Teachers of Tralee. What do you think?

A third of contestants this year were teachers, and the title change might give the dwindling profession a boost. It could run in collaboration with teacher unions around the globe – offering a resuscitating jolt to deserted staffrooms worldwide.