New York Rose crowned the International Rose of Tralee 2023

THE NEW York Rose, Róisín Wiley, has been crowned the International Rose of Tralee 2023.

The 27-year-old, who was presented with her sash by the 2022 Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy just after 11.30pm on Tuesday, is a VP of National Sales at a consumer marketing company, working with customers to support them to plan and execute strategic digital & in-store campaigns.

Her parents, Eddie & Majella, who were both born and raised in County Limerick emigrated to NYC in their 20s, building a life in Westchester, NY. 

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Speaking following her win Róisín said: “I'm speechless, I'm so thankful and so excited for the next year. I'm amazed and thankful for meeting all these girls. I'm just looking forward to everything that's to come. Thank you everyone.”

The celebrations were instant as Róisín was whisked away to the streets of Tralee, where she was presented to the town of Tralee and serenaded in front of the thousands of people that have lined out for Midnight Madness and a fireworks display.

RTÉ’s Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas made the announcement live from Kerry Sports Academy at MTU to local and global audiences following two sensational TV nights.

Over the course of both nights, viewers tuned in from countries including Australia, France, Germany, Ukraine and the United States.

The moment New York Rose Róisín Wiley is announced as the 2023 Rose of Tralee! #roseoftralee pic.twitter.com/jLHh4DyLZv

— Rose of Tralee (@RoseofTralee_) August 22, 2023

Róisín, who is the 63rd International Rose of Tralee will enjoy a worldwide round-trip worth over €25,000, a new car, a week-long trip to Kerry as well as much much more. The 2022 Rose was Rachel Duffy of Westmeath.