With festivities in full swing for the International Festival, memorable moments are being created for the Roses themselves and the thousands of fans watching live on RTE.
The Rose of Tralee remains one of Ireland’s most enduring and beloved cultural events, bringing together people from across the country and around the world to celebrate Irish identity, heritage and ambition.
However, one thing to always look out for during the glamourous event is the inevitable memes and jokes being shared from viewers all around the country.
Aside from the talent and excitement on show from the stage, here is a look at the best and funniest tweets to come out of the event so far.
The Rose of Tralee in tweets:
The planet’s on fire, the economy’s in bits, politicians are wreckin’ our heads…⁰But none of that matters tonight. It’s Roses, escorts, Daithí’s jacket, and the Dome.⁰For two nights only, Ireland is united. 🌹🇮🇪#RoseOfTralee#RoseOfTralee2025@RoseofTralee_ pic.twitter.com/TfKCaI7JVm
— Catherine (@MeeCatherine) August 18, 2025
For her party piece the Meath Rose will work a 12 hour shift as nurse and not get paid enough#RoseOfTralee
— The Cork Coypu (@CorkCoypu) August 18, 2025
Meath Rose is a student nurse, a nanny, an Irish dancer, young and pretty - she’d be a hands down winner for the lovely girls competition #roseoftralee
— AnneMarie Brogan (@AnneMarie81) August 18, 2025
You can now understand why they got rid of the partypiece as a required element. Some people shouldn’t be encouraged #roseoftralee pic.twitter.com/w2zWjXwaLu
— Niall Horan (@niallhoran) August 18, 2025
Young wans moving their arms during the Irish dancing. Tut. In my day you didn’t MOVE from the Fanny up. As god intended.#roseoftralee
— Niecy O'Keeffe (@NiecyOKeeffe) August 18, 2025
Something tells me DC Rose has only just learned the word “phenomenal” and is determined to use it as many times as she can! Or she’s getting €100 every time she says it #roseoftralee
— AnneMarie Brogan (@AnneMarie81) August 18, 2025
Did she just say 'County Naas'? 🤣 #roseoftralee
— Keeirs (@finucy) August 18, 2025
When an American Rose is on stage, Daithi increases his Paddywackery by a solid 30%#roseoftralee
— The Cork Coypu (@CorkCoypu) August 18, 2025
Wexford Rose already won it for me. Give her the tiara. Sing the song. It’s her.#roseoftralee
— Niecy O'Keeffe (@NiecyOKeeffe) August 18, 2025
For her party piece the Wexford Rose will flog some overpriced strawberries while not pronouncing the letter T#RoseOfTralee
— The Cork Coypu (@CorkCoypu) August 18, 2025
T’wouldnt be the #roseoftralee without a lovely song about the brutal murder of a priest.
— Niecy O'Keeffe (@NiecyOKeeffe) August 18, 2025
There’s no justice in the world if the first message to their WhatsApp isn’t pointing out that they’ve misspelt ‘Conditions’ #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/pcTtToePtc
— ⋆˙⟡ Hannah °❀.ೃ࿔* (@wasabibestie) August 18, 2025
Is Ciara Jo the first Rose to ever reference Snapchat? 👀📱⁰Also… a Rose in Docs? I support this 103%. 🖤#RoseOfTralee #RoseOfTralee2025 @RoseofTralee_ pic.twitter.com/Gjjgw8vWTT
— Catherine (@MeeCatherine) August 18, 2025
Speaks about 74 languages… but somehow skipped Irish? 👀⁰We’ll let it slide, but only just. 😉#RoseOfTralee #RoseOfTralee2025 @RoseofTralee_ pic.twitter.com/G6NAPCmb47
— Catherine (@MeeCatherine) August 18, 2025
Disqualified immediately for picking King crisps over Tayto #roseoftralee pic.twitter.com/YVKuUBkUKC
— Paul Cashin (@PaulCashin_) August 18, 2025
She picked the Tan crisps. She’s finished. #roseoftralee
— Niecy O'Keeffe (@NiecyOKeeffe) August 18, 2025
I’d say she keeps her toaster in the cupboard.#RoseOfTralee #RoseOfTralee2025 @RoseofTralee_ pic.twitter.com/9q9g90CfyC
— Catherine (@MeeCatherine) August 18, 2025
finally!! a talent i also relate too! eating chocolat, eating crisps and drinking tea!!! #roseoftralee
— Eims ⁷ (@4norrisL) August 18, 2025
For her party piece the Kerry Rose will barely hide her raging jealousy of Cork people#roseoftralee
— The Cork Coypu (@CorkCoypu) August 18, 2025
In a shock move Fine Gael have announced they will be putting forward the Wexford Rose as their candidate in the Presidential election. #roseoftralee
— Shane Finn (@shanefinnab) August 18, 2025
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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