In this post, we have Rose of Tralee odds 2026 for you, courtesy of BoyleSports , along with a rundown of the leading contenders for this year's event.
Rose of Tralee 2026 Info
When is the Rose of Tralee?
The Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026 runs from the 14th to the 18th of August .
You can watch the Rose of Tralee selection on TV at 8 pm on Monday, the 17th of August , and at 8 pm on Tuesday, the 18th of August .
The winner will be crowned at the end of Tuesday night's show.
What Channel is the Rose of Tralee on?
The Rose of Tralee will be broadcast on RTÉ One , and you can also stream it on RTÉ Player .
Where is the Rose of Tralee held?
The Rose of Tralee selection nights that will be broadcast on television will take place at the Rose of Tralee Dome at MTU's Kerry Sports Academy .
Who Is Hosting The Rose of Tralee?
Dáithí Ó Sé returns as host for a 17th year , once again joined by Kathryn Thomas for what will be their fourth Festival together since she first joined him on stage in 2023 .
Last year's show also introduced 2FM broadcaster Carl Mullan as Master of Ceremonies , taking over the job of introducing the 32 Roses after Will Leahy stepped back following two decades in the role.
Who Won The Rose of Tralee in 2025?
Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins won the 2025 Rose of Tralee.
The 20-year-old apprentice electrician from Ballyouskill became the first-ever winner from County Laois , succeeding 2024 winner Keely O'Grady of New Zealand .
Odds
Rose of Tralee Odds 2026
Rose | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Dublin – Suad Mooge | 4/5 | 55.6% |
Westmeath - Caoilfhninn Ni Choiligh | 10//3 | 23.1% |
Roscommon -Rebecca Collins | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Leitrim- Cathherine Cullen | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Perth - Anna Clancy | 10/1 | 9.1% |
London- Ciara Fallon | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Cork - Lexi Linnane | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Galway– Jodie Kenny | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Kerry – Caoimhe Lynch | 20/1 | 4.8% |
New Zealand- Rachel Keane | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Tipperary - Fiona Kennedy | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Wicklow - Carolan McDonald | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Bar | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Favourites
Rose of Tralee Betting Favourites 2026
Dublin
Dublin Rose – Suad Mooge @ 6/4
Suad goes odds-on, shortening yet again from 6/4 into just 4/5 .
Born in Sligo and raised in Dublin , she studied medical science at TU Dublin and has worked as a medical scientist in histology since 2022. She's a youth leader with Sports Against Racism Ireland , having played for the group's women's football team, Diverse FC , before injury ended her playing days, and she's since taken up marathon running, completing the London Marathon this year.
She also co-founded the Amanah Runclub , a women-only running community, and runs her own business, Cak'd Up Dublin .
Already performed — Suad took the stage on night one, addressing the racist backlash she's faced since being selected with real composure before closing out with a dance fusing Irish and Somali styles. Widely seen as the standout moment of the night, and the reaction has only strengthened her position as clear favourite.
Westmeath Rose – Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh @ 10/3
New into the leading pack at 10/3 is Westmeath's Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh , a 26-year-old from Mullingar who has lived with alopecia since she was 15.
She works in retail while studying to become a wig maker, and founded The Hair Loss Haven , a community offering advice, support and meet-ups for others experiencing hair loss. She recently bought her first home with her partner.
Already performed — Caoilfhinn also featured on night one, speaking candidly about living with alopecia before showing off part of her wig collection on stage, one of the most talked-about segments of the evening.
Roscommon
Roscommon Rose – Rebecca Collins @5/1
Holding steady at 5/1 is Roscommon's Rebecca Collins , a 24-year-old Home Economics and Religion teacher at Our Lady's Bower in Athlone , from the village of Kiltoom .
A member of Kiltoom Drama Society , she recently played the lead role in the play 'Sive', and helped Bealnamulla FC win the midlands senior ladies' soccer league this year.
She's backing Mary's Meals as her charity of choice, and dreams of one day owning her own restaurant.
Still to come — Rebecca is on night two, tonight, at number 30 in the running order.
Leitrim
Leitrim Rose – Catherine Cullen @ 6/1
Holding at 6/1 is Leitrim's Catherine Cullen , a 21-year-old Physiotherapy student at UCD and the county's first Rose since 2004 .
From a farm near Carrick-on-Shannon , she's a self-taught sean-nós dancer and lilter who won the All-Ireland Senior Lilting title at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2024, and teaches music, lilting and dance alongside her studies.
Already performed — Catherine lilted on night one and was singled out by plenty as the musical highlight of the evening.
Perth
Perth Rose – Anna Clancy @ 10/1
Drifting out to 10/1 from 6/1 is Perth's Anna Clancy , a 28-year-old junior doctor from Glanworth, Cork , who studied medicine at UCC .
She worked as a doctor in Galway before moving to Western Australia, and spends her downtime playing tennis, reading and sea swimming at sunset.
Already performed — Anna also appeared on night one, where she spoke movingly about her mother's stage four cancer diagnosis and the guilt of living so far away in Australia . Her mother was in the audience.
London
London Rose – Ciara Fallon @ 14/1
Drifting further out to 14/1 from 9/1 is London's Dr Ciara Fallon , a 27-year-old A&E doctor at Northwick Park Hospital , one of the busiest emergency departments in Europe.
Born in Dublin and raised in Wembley , her mother is from Dublin and her father is from Kerry , with family ties to Galway too. A player of the accordion and tin whistle, she grew up Irish dancing and playing GAA with Tír Chonaill Gaels , and succeeds Shauna Sammon as London Rose.
Already performed — she opened night one with a spoken-word piece and an instrumental performance, speaking about growing up steeped in Irish culture in Wembley.
Galway
Galway Rose – Jodie Kenny @ `0/1
Drifting out to 10/1 from 15/2 is Galway's Jodie Kenny , a 23-year-old primary school teacher from Oughterard who graduated from Mary Immaculate College last year and now teaches Junior Infants.
She hopes to pursue a doctorate in Educational Psychology, has been an ambassador for Breast Cancer Ireland , and previously spent time on a scholarship placement in New York .
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