Rose of Tralee more than just a ‘little ladies show’ and reflects the ‘modern woman’, says participants

Dubai Rose Aileen McAlister and Cavan Rose Tara Rogers at the Meadowlands Hotel before their TV appearance during the Rose of Tralee festival. Photograph: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus LTDThe Rose of Tralee is more than just a “little ladies show” and is a reflection of the “modern woman”, participants have said.

Often critiqued for being dated or old fashioned, some of this year’s Roses have defended the tradition, adding it has “consistently moved with the times over the years”. “As things continue to change, and conversations change, and the way the world around us changes, I think the Rose of Tralee will change and they’re going to become open to becoming even more diverse than it is now. It’s just about keeping those conversations going and making sure everything keeps moving.”

“One of the things we were talking about was if the Rose of Tralee was make-up-free. There are days when I can’t be bothered, so I just put on a wee bit of concealer, but then you have girls who come down and they’re full glam.” “It has changed, society changed. Is it outdated? Is celebrating womanhood outdated? I don’t think so. I don’t think it can ever be outdated,” he said.

Tuesday night’s antics end almost two weeks of festivities, with Ó Sé saying this was the busiest show he has ever taken part in.

it's a small cultural tradition. as long as folks want to participate why should everyone else be telling them they shouldn't. leave it alone. don't like it? fine.

Bollox, it's out of date, out of touch and sexist.

No women over 30, no single mothers, no women who grew up in inner cities, obviously a reflection of modern women NOT! RoseofTralee

Terrible sexists, cliched, pantomime, embarrassing event.

At least all the contestants, as far as we know, actually are women with fannies.. obviously now, if they were to supply pictures we’d confirm it by taking a peek..

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