RTE's Kathryn Thomas hits back at claims that Rose Of Tralee is 'outdated'

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Kathryn Thomas has defended the Rose of Tralee festival, which takes place annually in Co. Kerry, following criticism that it's out-dated.

has been subject to a 'bit of flack,' it's important to keep the annual contest and festival alive.

"We are celebrating 32 different women from across the globe, celebrating their achievements, their differences, and their confidence."Adding to the female-collective energy it fosters, she says it helps women celebrate themselves, which seldom happens."I read a line last night in one of the bios about the women, and one of the women said, 'I cannot wait to get to Ireland to meet all the other Roses who are going to be like me, powerful, confident, and independent.

"And I just went, 'When do we celebrate ourselves like that? It is very rare that you get women who say that about themselves and about other women that they are going to be spending the next couple of weeks with, you know."festival is well underway in Kerry this week, with the winner being crowned tomorrow night .

 

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