Rachel Duffy named 2022 Rose of Tralee

Rachel Duffy is the 2022 Rose of Tralee.

The 24-year-old who represented Westmeath, was crowned as the 62nd Rose of Tralee in front of a full house at the Kerry Sports Academy.

It’s the first time a Westmeath Rose has won the title.

Rachel Duffy was presented with her Rose of Tralee sash from Sinead Flanagan, who was the lonest-serving Rose of Tralee having claimed the crown in 2019, before the pandemic hit.

Rachel Duffy describes what it means to be crowned the Rose of Tralee:

The 2022 International Rose of Tralee is Westmeath Rose Rachel Duffy selected onstage at the Dome at the Kerry Sports Academy at the MTU on Tuesday 23rd of August.
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