Rose of Tralee Caoilfhinn Ni Choiligh Reacts to Huge Win

Rose of Tralee Caoilfhinn Ni Choiligh reacts to huge win

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, the 2026 Rose of Tralee, has reacted to her huge win. The Westmeath Rose, who won over crowds when speaking about her journey with alopecia, which included her trying on her favourite wigs, won the whole shebang on Tuesday (August 18) after her appearance on Monday. Being a fan favourite following her […]

Westmeath Rose 'on cloud nine' after Rose of Tralee win

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh has said she is still "on cloud nine" after being crowned the 2026 Rose of Tralee, describing herself as "so grateful and proud" to have had the experience.

Rose of Tralee winner 2026 speechless as she's crowned

It was a reliably wacky evening in the Rose of Tralee Dome on Tuesday – as the world-famous pageant wrapped up for another year. After Monday's emotional appearance by Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, who shared her story of living with alopecia, last night saw another Rose cut her hair on stage. Kilkenny Rose Rachel […]

Five Roses to watch on night two of the 2026 Rose of Tralee

Fourteen more Roses will perform on stage on Tuesday night

I Was WRONG About the Rose of Tralee !!

I’ll admit it: I thought the Rose of Tralee had finally lost the run of itself. Then came a result I genuinely didn’t expect. Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh—an inspiring young Irish woman who lost her hair to alopecia at just 15—was crowned the 2026 Rose of Tralee. Her story is one of courage, family, community and unmistakably Irish heart. In this final chapter of my Rose of Tralee series, I explain why her victory struck such a chord—an…

Westmeath Rose Wins Rose Of Tralee

Alopecia campaigner Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh has been crowned the new Rose of Tralee after winning over the judges and audience during this year's festival in Kerry. The Westmeath Rose was named the 66th International Rose of Tralee on Tuesday night after competing against 31 other Roses during the two-night event. The 25-year-old was left overwhelmed when her name was announced shortly before 11.30pm, with last year's winner, Laois Rose Kathlyn C…