Do people at home actually enjoy the Rose of Tralee – or do they just want to avoid the Kerry mafia? writes Eilis O’Hanlon
Rose
They’re very proud of the Rose of Tralee in Kerry.
They take particular exception to uppity outsiders pointing out that their wee festival is actually a bit rubbish and should probably have been put out to pasture years ago, like an old farm horse who’s seen better days but you’re too fond of to send to the dog food factory.