‘Give her the trophy’ — Rose of Tralee viewers pick their early favourite
5 sources·Updated August 19, 2026
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- Irish Examiner·21h agoWestmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is the 2026 Rose of Tralee
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh won the hearts of the audience in Tralee — and at home watching on TV — with her fabulous attitude to her alopecia
Read at Irish Examiner → - The Journal·21h ago'I'm speechless': Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh crowned 2026 Rose of Tralee
Ní Choiligh has alopecia and for her talent she tried on her favourite wigs to help raise awareness about the condition.
Read at The Journal → - Irish Independent Entertainment·23h ago‘I have work, Electric Picnic... I didn’t think my plans would include this’ - Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh speechless at being named 2026 Rose of Tralee
Hailing from the village of Emyvale, the 25-year-old shared her alopecia journey on stage on Monday night
Read at Irish Independent Entertainment → - Extra.ie Entertainment·1d ago‘Give her the trophy’ — Rose of Tralee viewers pick their early favourite
The first night of the Rose of Tralee has only just begun, but viewers already appear to have found their favourite. Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh has been inundated with praise following her emotional appearance on the RTÉ show, with viewers calling for her to take home…
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