Lexi Linnane tells EMMA CONNOLLY about her shock at being named Cork Rose and her hopes to use her platform to raise awareness of stroke.

Griff has no idea which of the Rose contestants he will partner, but is eagerly looking forward to his ‘date’.

The signs, all of which wished Ms Shaughnessy luck in this year’s Rose of Tralee festival, were removed from locations around her native Ballincollig in recent days as they were in contravention of the city council’s strict bylaws regarding signage

This year’s Cork selection will take place on Friday, May 19

Recent UCC medicine graduate Dr Ivanna McMahon has had a “whirlwind” summer this year, as she took home the titles of both Miss Munster and Miss Ireland.

Jenny Byrne studied International Development and Food Policy in University College Cork (UCC), graduating in 2019

The Roses enjoyed a warm welcome from the community as they arrived in Carrigaline