Meet the 24 ladies hoping to be named the new Kilkenny Rose

A total of 24 young women will vie to be named successor to the current Kilkenny Rose, Lisa O’Rourke, who has held the title for the last two years.

In recent weeks the Rose hopefuls have been getting to know each other, enjoying several social events together, including a nigh out bowling.

Under the guidance of Kilkenny Rose coordinator, Lyn Moloney, the group has been preparing for the selection night, which will take place this Saturday in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel.

It promises to be a night of glamour and fun with family, friends and supporters encouraged to go along to cheer and wave banners for their favourite Rose.

ABBI KEANE - TOP HAT KILKENNY

Abbi Keane is 22 and studying for a bachelor of business in retail management with Atlantic TU. “I’ve been working in XL in the city centre for the last three years. I love being able to meet so many people and hearing so many incredible stories. I will be completing a skydive in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland after raising over €1600 for their amazing work.
“I’m excited to be a part of the Kilkenny Rose Selection, thanks to my auntie Trish in TopHat for sponsoring me.”