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22 Oct 2025

Odds-On! Kilkenny Rose tipped to win the crown in Tralee!

Lisa O'Rourke from Castlecomer is the Kilkenny Rose

Lisa O'Rourke Kilkenny Rose

Lisa O'Rourke Kilkenny Rose

Our Kilkenny Rose, Lisa O’Rourke, is looking on track to win this year’s Rose of Tralee, according to a top bookie!

Lisa, who is from Castlecomer, has been tipped to take the world-famous title when the new Rose of Tralee is announced in Tralee, next Tuesday. She currently works in communications for Irish Dairy Co-Op Tirlán, based in Kilkenny city.

Lisa has said it is a dream come true to be representing Kilkenny at the Rose of Tralee, having pictured herself as a judge growing up. She currently sits at 16/1 to win with Ladbrokes.

Commenting, Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: “Already a dream come true for the Kilkenny Rose, she might also take the crown as punters are in with plenty of support!”

 

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