UAE Rose with Limerick roots is new favourite to take the crown

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Tuesday, 19 August 2025 11:53

By Live95 News Team

Tonight's also the night for Limerick Rose, Leah McMahon.

The United Arab Emirates Rose is the new favourite to win the competition, according to Ladbrokes.

Ceiline O’Meara, a teacher and musician from Limerick, but representing her new adopted home of the United Arab Emirates, will appear tonight on the second night as the favourite to win the show at a bookie's odds of 5/2..

After night one, which provided singing, Irish dancing and even a short onstage yoga class, the odds have changed.

Cork Rose Nancy Lehane has now dropped to third favourite at 6/1 to win after leading the betting until Sunday.

Fermanagh Rose Caoimhe Connolly is now in second-favourite at 5/1.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes commented: “Night one went down a treat, but it’s the UAE Rose, having yet to take to the stage, who is the new favourite to take the crown in Tralee.”

Limerick Rose, Leah McMahon, and the Queensland Rose, Siobhán Edwards, whose grandparents hail from Ballylanders, are also both set to feature on the second night of the competition.