Enda Kenny’s Niece Competes For the Crown in This Summer’s Rose of Tralee

Mayo Rose Dervla Kenny is hoping to bring the coveted crown back to the west and please her uncle Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

According to The Irish Sun, the beauty is hoping to be crowned Rose of Tralee on Tuesday night when presenter Dáithí Ó’Sé reveals the lucky winner to a jam packed dome in the County Kerry town.

Dervla's uncle is Taoiseach Enda Kenny

Speaking of her uncle the brunette said: “He’s very supportive of anything that’s Irish and anything that draws friendship and promotes Irish culture here and overseas.

“He’s very excited about the whole thing as well. He’s very proud,” she said.

Mayo Rose Dervla Kenny said her uncle is very proud of her

However, the occupational therapist does not know if her uncle will make it to Tralee to cheer on his niece on Tuesday night.

“He has a very busy schedule and it’s not himself who makes his schedule so who’s to know what will happen?

“He loves Kerry and they holiday there each year so they will be around at the time I just don’t know if I will see him,” she said.

Presenter Dáithí Ó’Sé, who yesterday revealed he is not worrying about finding work after the festival, said viewers can expect a bizarre act from one of the Roses.

Dáithí Ó’Sé said this year's festival will be exciting

“There’s one we’re working on at the moment but we’re not sure if we’ll be allowed to do it because of health and safety reasons,” he said.

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