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 | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Kerry – Caoimhe Lynch | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Wicklow – Carolann McDonald | 8/1 | 11.1% |
New York – Ciara McGinty | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Chicago – Fiona Gaffney | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Cork – Lexi Linnane | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Waterford – Cara Comerford | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Galway – Jodie Kenny | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Louth – Chloe Moran | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Tipperary – Fiona Kennedy | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Bar | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Favourites
Rose of Tralee Betting Favourites 2026
Dublin
Dublin Rose – Suad Mooge (Joint Favourite, 5/1)
Suad shares favouritism at odds of 5/1 . 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 .
Kerry
Kerry Rose – Caoimhe Lynch (Joint Favourite, 5/1)
The other joint favourite is home-county Rose Caoimhe Lynch , and local support could carry her a long way.
A secondary school chaplain and English teacher in Ballymun , she founded The Light House Project in 2024, a voluntary organisation supporting communities facing poverty and social challenges, and directs the 100-strong Kingdom Gospel Choir in Killarney .
Wicklow
Wicklow Rose – Carolann McDonald (8/1)
Next in the betting is Greystones native Carolann McDonald at 8/1 .
She recently completed a Master's in Pharmacy and now works as a locum pharmacist . Outside of work, she's a longtime member of the Greystones Baton Twirlers and has represented Ireland at both European and World level in the sport.
New York
New York Rose – Ciara McGinty (10/1)
Rated a 10/1 shot is New York's Ciara McGinty , hoping to add to the county's tally after Róisín Wiley's win as recently as 2023 .
A first-grade teacher in the Bronx living in Woodlawn's Irish community, Ciara is Vice President of the Kildare Association of New York — a nod to her mother's roots in Leixlip , while her father's family has been in New York for generations.
Chicago
Chicago Rose – Fiona Gaffney (Joint 5th, 12/1)
Joint fifth favourite at 12/1 is Chicago's Fiona Gaffney , a first-generation Irish-American with a background in biophysics and microbiology who now works in food safety .
She's heavily involved in Chicago's Irish community through Ireland Network Chicago and the Young Irish Fellowship Club , and pairs a lifelong love of swimming and water polo with marathon running.
Cork
Cork Rose – Lexi Linnane (Joint 5th, 12/1)
Rounding out the market leaders is Cork's Lexi Linnane , also priced at 12/1 .
Just 19 , she's already a dance teacher and content creator while studying Early Years and Childhood Studies , and has performed on stages across Europe . Her long-term ambition is to open her own stage school .
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