Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas steer the ship at the launch of the 2025 Rose of Tralee International Festival as they meet this year’s 32 International Roses.RTE

The 32 Irish and International Roses will take center stage across Monday and Tuesday night, live from the Kerry Sports Academy.

This year’s Rose Selection promises to be a showcase of talent, culture, and personality, as the Roses from around the globe compete for the coveted title.

With live coverage capturing every moment of excitement, viewers can expect sparkly gowns, personal stories, Irish dancing and definitely a few songs. Carl Mullan will act as the voiceover MC for the occasion, with returning hosts Kathryn Thomas and Dáithí O'Sé on presenting duties.

Judges for both nights include RTE presenter Nuala Carey, fashion designer Don O'Neil, former Rose of Tralee contestant, and Ryan Tubridy's fiancée Clare Kambamettu and sponsor Aisling Murphy.

 Here is the running order for Monday 18 August.

1.              Armagh

2.              Carlow

3.              Cork

4.              Down

5.              Dublin

6.              Fermanagh

7.              Kerry

8.              London

9.              Longford

10.           Luxembourg

11.           Mayo

12.           Meath

13.           New Zealand

14.           Ohio

15.           Philadelphia

16.           Tyrone

17.           Washington DC

18.           Wexford

Tuesday 19 August - Rose Selection Part Two 

1.              Arizona

2.              Boston & NE

3.              Germany

4.              Laois

5.              Limerick

6.              Offaly

7.              Ottawa

8.              Queensland

9.              South Australia

10.           Sydney

11.           Texas

12.           Toronto

13.           Western Canada

14.           UAE

The Rose of Tralee starts tonight at 8pm. You can watch on the RTE player here.

* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.