It’s a whole other world under The Dome.
On Monday night, 18 ladies competed to be crowned the 2015 International Rose of Tralee – vying to take the coveted tiara from reigning Rose Maria Walsh. On Tuesday, another 14 Roses will take their turns to chat with Dáithí, show off their lovely laugh and maybe sing or dance a bit. (PLEASE, no more poems.)
If you missed Monday’s show, you missed a cracker – but don’t worry. We’ve selected all the need-to-know highlights so you can really be up to speed for tonight’s fun.
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1) The Rose of Tralee has gotten very “down with the kids” altogether.
RTÉ are sharing Snapchats from backstage and there’s a @RoseofTralee_ “Twitter Mirror” What a time to be alive. #ROT pic.twitter.com/9NAnrMlLYS
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
2) But some things will never change. The very first Rose chose a classic tune for her party piece.
NO FRONTIERS! We’ll be collecting from the bookies on that one! #ROT #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/nBvS6FV2CM
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
3) Part of the INTRODUCTION for the Kerry Rose was about her lovely laugh.
The home rose! Everyone loves the Kerry girl – and she has a lovely laugh! #ROT #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/JNv54DGdKr
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
4) The Cork Rose = #RelationshipGoals
The Cork Rose met her fella in @CopperFaceJacks!! LOVE IS REAL! They have dates in the bog. #Goals #ROT pic.twitter.com/2x7TY4jj9t
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
5) There might have been a Breaking Bad homage
If you’re not watching – you’re missing THIS. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/dV93njhmIf
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
6) Ads mean one thing only
Break time. We’re off to stick the kettle on and get some fancy biscuits. #Notions #ROT pic.twitter.com/HEeIiqeoyg
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
7) We learned that we’re all ancient
The Wicklow Rose just got her Leaving Cert results and we’re all weeping for our lost youth. ??? #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/hEIMXc09q0
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
8) There was a Westlife sighting
She gets a special video message from @NickyByrne! *Faints* pic.twitter.com/evtim3zRmt
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
9) There was a lot more chatter online about the main evening news than there normally is…
They’ll never admit it, but half of Ireland’s households will only watch the 9 O’Clock News in full these two days every year. #RoseOfTralee
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
10) Everyone in the country is convinced they’re going to win the viewer’s prize of a trip to New York
Dear @TourAmericaTV – If the winner needs an escort to New York… This is us. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/71AdUdKSPX
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
11) The world fell in love with the Meath Rose
Elysha landed 575 points in the leaving and sat it while she battled cancer. Now three years in remission. WHAT a woman. ? #RoseOfTralee
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
Now she’s killing it with Bright Blue Rose. Beautiful. Meath might be the one to beat! #RoseOfTralee. ❤️? pic.twitter.com/LNvdUbo0nX
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
12) This happened and we don’t know why
In case you missed it. ? #RoseOfTralee Tux & Togs pic.twitter.com/XOEWTOaJko
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
13) Easy money lads. Easy money.
Bookies offered 7/4 for Daithí to wear an item of women’s clothing. WINNER ALRIGHT. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/J0cUfGhSOU
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
14) Boston was badass. And we loved it.
The Boston Rose has been on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK! Life goals. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/6rYEBG23wu
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
Boston has attitude. We can get behind that. Rock that Dome lady! #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/mQ1hZSQ4bY
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
15) The musical interlude was country cheese at it’s absolute finest. Side note – Mike Denver has frosted tips.
It’s Mike Denver time and every mammy in the Dome is SWOONING. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/9RazYgD4TD
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
Don’t lie – you’re dancing in your seat. Give in to it. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/oCjtEcy0aN
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
16) The presenter will ALWAYS pressure lads to propose to the Roses live on stage. It’s not a good idea.
This lady’s boyf is getting the traditional – “Put a ring on it” talk. Have we learned NOTHING. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/HuLPA7f3Fn
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
17) SHADE! Monaghan Rose threw Louth Rose under the bus.
Monaghan Rose’s brother DEFINITELY shifted the Louth Rose! shenanigans in the kingdom. #LoveDome #RoseOfTralee ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ct30fUZMK5
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
18) In fact, Monaghan Rose will stop at nothing to win. No one is safe.
Her dad got shafted too! Monaghan will stop at nothing to win. #NoPrisoners ?? pic.twitter.com/BQxGebejpp
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
19) But that wasn’t the only parental burn…
Longford just called her mam and dad “simple”. We’d get the wooden spoon for that. ? pic.twitter.com/dJcHKD5cYC
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
20) Dubai made us think of all the emigrants we’ve loved before. And her fella is LOVELY.
Oh hai Dubai Rose! Please tell all our friends to come home. ? pic.twitter.com/UUkUaNfUGT
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
Jodie proposed BEFORE this bit. He knew what was coming, smart lad. And he has lovely twinkly eyes. #RoseIfTralee pic.twitter.com/bOrwZ00uv5
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
21) There was an escort montage and they all have lovely bottoms
Escort montage! It just got a little hotter in the Dome. #Keepers #HomeToMammy pic.twitter.com/bIvOmnRg0t
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
22) There was at least one talent we’ve never seen before
So this just happened! WOAH. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/KYpiR2bUpy
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
23) The Chicago Rose will also be out for blood tonight…
When another Rose throws you under the bus. STOP WITH THE KISS AND TELLS! #WayHarshTai ?? pic.twitter.com/DAkaG7uOeb
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
24) Dáithí is a Disney Princess now because of course he is
This will haunt your dreams. #LetItGo #RoseOfTralee ? pic.twitter.com/CJ0F2DKz6s
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
25) We had to wait until the very last Rose for a bit of a dance. What is the world coming to?
We had to wait until the bitter end for a dance – but we got it! ?? pic.twitter.com/Dq1mUOML8r
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
Honourable mentions:
Someone needs to have a word with the RTÉ schedulers
Final word – the Rose of Tralee is followed on RTÉ by… Love/Hate. Welcome to Ireland. ?
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
And this. Yes to this.
Dear God this needs to happen. ? https://t.co/Uqn8j1ls6m
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 17, 2015
