Top Contenders for Rose of Tralee 2024: Kerry and Derry Roses Tied as Favorites

Kerry’s very own Emer Dineen and Derry’s Darcy Taylor have emerged as the top contenders for the prestigious 2024 Rose of Tralee crown, as announced by leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway on Friday, August 16. The excitement is palpable as the countdown begins for the highly anticipated event, with presenters Dáithí Ó’Sé and Kathryn Thomas gearing up to welcome the Roses on stage at the Rose of Tralee Dome at MTU’s Kerry Sports Academy.

A total of 32 Roses from various Rose Centres representing the Irish diaspora across different countries are set to captivate audiences, but it is Emer Dineen from Kerry and Darcy Taylor from Derry who have captured the attention of bookmakers as joint favorites, both boasting odds of 5/2 to clinch the coveted title.

Emer, a 23-year-old paediatric radiographer hailing from West Kerry, has a deep passion for working with children and has recently embarked on a journey to learn Irish Sign Language. Her dedication and genuine heart for helping others make her a standout contender in this year’s competition. On the other hand, Darcy Taylor, 25, representing County Derry, brings a wealth of experience in the media industry, with a Masters in Broadcast Media and Production under her belt, along with a background working for BBC Radio Foyle. Her media expertise and charisma promise an exciting presence on stage at the Rose of Tralee.

Chad Yeomans, spokesperson for Betway, shared his insights on the upcoming event, stating, “Our traders can’t split the Roses from Kerry and Derry, and we make both 5/2 to follow New York Rose Roísín Wiley onto the winners’ roster in this year’s competition.” The anticipation is palpable as the competition heats up, with a myriad of talented and accomplished Roses vying for the spotlight.

As the competition draws near, let’s take a closer look at the odds for the top contenders in the 2024 Rose of Tralee, according to Betway:

– Kerry – Emer Dineen – 5/2
– Derry – Darcy Taylor – 5/2
– Donegal – Niamh Shevlin – 6/1
– Tipperary – Tara Brady – 7/1
– Waterford – Abby Walsh – 9/1
– North Carolina – Kathryn Wright – 9/1
– Sligo – Megan McCormack – 12/1
– Chicago – Megan Cahill – 12/1
– Cork – Shauna O’Sullivan – 12/1
– Kildare – Catherine Cunningham – 16/1
– Kilkenny – Lisa O’Rourke – 16/1
– Yorkshire – Clidna Bailey-Doyle – 16/1
– Sydney – Ashling Heneghan – 20/1
– Dubai – Ciara O’Sullivan – 25/1
– Dublin – Casey Harris – 25/1
– Melbourne – Dervla Dolan – 25/1
– Roscommon – Rachel Hastings – 25/1
– Wicklow – Kerry Byrne – 25/1
– Monaghan – Anne-Marie McArdle – 28/1
– London – Glenna Mannion – 33/1
– Louth – Justine McGuirk – 33/1
– New York – Billie Cooper – 40/1
– Newfoundland and Labrador – Tammy Snook – 40/1
– Leitrim – Shauna McHugh – 40/1
– Ohio – Aoife Zuercher – 40/1
– San Francisco – Maggie Baglin – 40/1
– Cavan – Grace Farrelly – 50/1
– Florida – Molly Ronan – 50/1
– Galway – Deirdre Jennings – 50/1
– New Zealand – Keely O’Grady – 50/1
– Perth – Maria Collins – 50/1
– Westmeath – Grace O’Connor – 50/1

With the stage set and the stakes high, all eyes are on Emer Dineen and Darcy Taylor as they prepare to showcase their talents and vie for the ultimate title of the 2024 Rose of Tralee. Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes insights as the countdown to the highly anticipated event continues.