By Derek Kiely | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
“It’s so Irish! It’s so unique! Everybody watches the Rose of Tralee, they may say they don’t, but they do”!
“If I get the chance in the dome, I will play the flute, something traditional with a classical twist”!

Niamh O'Hanlon-Cork Rose 2008
CORK’S Jewel in the crown Niamh O’Hanlon will try to win the coveted title of ‘Rose of Tralee’ in the 49th Annual International Rose of Tralee selection from the Festival Dome in Tralee
Originally from Blackrock in Cork City, Niamh who certainly looks the part, brimming with natural beauty and with a fantastic personality she will be one of the favourites come judgement night in the Dome.

Cork Rose Niamh O'Hanlon with her mother Deirdre
“I’ve always wanted to get involved and at 26 years of age it was my last chance to go for it, so I applied on line with an application form and had a one on one interview with all three Cork Rose judges, then a group interview and an on stage interview too. I was surprised that there would be so much involved, it was pretty thorough and Read more
































