This year, 32 Roses from “Rose Centre” spread around Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries will symbolise the Irish diaspora globally.

Sé will be hosting the programme for the 12th consecutive year this year, and new presenter Thomas is eager to join him onstage and get to know this year's international Roses.

Kathryn: “I'm honoured and so excited to join Daithí and the team as co-host of this year's Rose of Tralee. The festival has such an incredible legacy in Ireland and all around the world – no better way to celebrate such incredible women. I've grown up watching it each year, so it's very special to get the opportunity to present alongside Daithí. I can’t wait to get started. Tralee here we come!”

On RTÉ Player, viewers in Ireland and all over the world will be able to watch The Rose of Tralee for nothing.

From August 18 to August 22 the Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place for the 62nd time and will be broadcast live on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.