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The Rose of Tralee 2024 first half review: The Proclaimers parped out on the bagpipes? There’s nothing else like it on TV
It’s straight into the action. First up is the Dubai Rose, Ciara O’Sullivan, a teacher and GAA player, who shares a photograph of herself in football kit, jumping in the desert, and plays a tune on the harp. Then it’s the Waterford Rose, Abby Walsh, a newly qualified community pharmacist, who talks about the challenges and joy of studying through Irish, from primary school all the way to third level.
The Rose of Tralee 2024 first half review: The Proclaimers parped out on the bagpipes? There’s nothing else like it on TVAdele fan from Co Kildare ‘still floating on a fluffy cloud’ after sharing stage with idol
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