Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas officially launch the Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres Poveda
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas officially launched the Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 on Tuesday morning.
The popular presenters will host this year’s festival, which will run from Friday, August 18 until Tuesday, August 22.
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.
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaDáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaDáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaDáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaDáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres Poveda
Dáithí has hosted the international festival since 2010, when he took over from Ray D’Arcy, while this is Kathryn’s first time hosting.
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!”
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaKathryn Thomas does a selfie as herself and Dáithí Ó Sé met this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaKathryn Thomas pictured with some of the Roses as Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaJust some of the Roses pictured as Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaDáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Pictured is the London Rose, Amy Gillen, Texas Rose Eden Kaspark, Sydney Rose, Aoife Butler and Melbourne Rose, Katie Casey. Picture Andres Poveda
Meanwhile, Dáithí said: “Tá mé beannaithe i measc na mban! The Rose of Tralee Rose Tour is in full swing and it’s been a pleasure to meet and get to know this year’s Roses. Next stop the Kingdom!”
“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!”
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres PovedaDáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Kathryn is pictured with Carlow Rose, Caoimhe Deering. Picture Andres PovedaDáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas meet this year’s 32 Irish and International Roses to launch the RTÉ Rose of Tralee International Festival 2023 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Picture Andres Poveda
