RTÉ have announced that Kathryn Thomas will join Dáithí Ó Sé to co-host this year’s Rose of Tralee.
The duo are set to make history as the first ever joint presenters of RTÉ’s coverage of the annual festival.
The Rose of Tralee International Festival returns for the 62nd time from Friday, August 18 until Tuesday, August 22.
Picture: Brian McEvoy
Dáithí has hosted the international festival since 2010, when he took over from Ray D’Arcy.
Speaking about her new presenting gig, Kathryn said: “I’m honoured and so excited to join Daithí and the team as co-host of this year’s Rose of Tralee.”
“The Festival has such an incredible legacy in Ireland and all around the world – no better way to celebrate such incredible women.”
“I’ve grown up watching it each year, so it’s very special to get the opportunity to present alongside Daithí. I can’t wait to get started. Tralee here we come!”
Meanwhile, Dáithí said: “I’m over the moon to be back presenting the Rose of Tralee for another year, and to welcome my wonderful new co-host Kathryn to the Rose of Tralee family!”
“Kathryn and I have known and worked with each other for over two decades, so no doubt that there’s plenty of craic in store. We can’t wait to meet this year’s incredible 32 Roses, and make our way to Tralee. Seo linn!”
32 Roses will represent the Irish diaspora worldwide this year from Rose Centres across Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
