Kerry Rose 2026 contestants Bláithín McKenna and eventual winner Caoimhe Lynch at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanIT was a Saturday night of glamour, style and fun as the Kerry Rose 2026 Selection was held at the Heights Hotel Killarney.
Caoimhe Lynch from Beaufort was crowned the winner on the night, but all 17 ladies shone on the stage as they were interviewed by host, Ollie Turner.
There was no shortage of support for the contestants with families and friends travelling from all over the county and far beyond hoisting banners in support.
We were there to capture the style of the Roses and their supporters on the night. Scroll down for photos…
Kerry Rose 2026 contestants Emma O’Leary, Donna McCarthy and Catherine McKivergan at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose 2026 contestants Muire Kingston, Kaelynn Murphy and Sara Costello at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose 2026 contestants Laura Whelton, Carlise Caffrey and Lisa Stackpoole at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose 2026 contestants Megan Graham, Sophie Scully and Emma McCarthy at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose 2026 contestants Rebecca Barrett, Jordan Hourigan and Vivienne Dineen at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose 2025 Laura Daly and Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins, at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Stephanie Kelly (of Sasha from Fair City fame) with Nicola Grace and Siobhan Lynch, supporting Caoimhe Lynch at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
2008 Kerry Rose Katie Nolan O’Rahilly, Rob Durran and 2010 Kerry Rose Veronica Bourke at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anthony and Oonagh O’Gara at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael McGeary, Martina McElligott, Jackie McElligott and Mike Sandover supporting Lisa Stackpoole at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Laura Reidy, Orla McKenna, Amy O’Sullivan, Jane Dillon, Aisling Dwane and Rebecca Reilly supporting Bláithín McKenna at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Emily O’Donoghue and Heather McNamara supporting Vivienne Dineen at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sheila McCarthy, Jessie Griffin, Saoirse Looney and Jennifer Burke supporting Emma McCarthy at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bronagh Watters, Abby McCarthy and Abbie O’Gorman, supporting Kaelynn Murphy, at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Beth Coffey, Laura Corlett and Fiona Whelton, supporting Laura Whelton, at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anna Breen, Rachel Breen, Kathleen McCarthy, Darragh Doherty and Colette Breen supporting Donna McCarthy at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Caitriona, Breda and Claire Horgan supporting Sara Costello at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darragh Doherty and Kathleen McCarthy supporting Donna McCarthy at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Avery, Seoidín, Azariah and Aurelia O’Sullivan with Mary Ryan supporting Sophie Scully at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Noreen Healy and Melissa Murphy supporting Caoimhe Lynch at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciarán Lowe, Laura Lowe, Beibhinn Whelan and Diarmuid Morley supporting Sara Costello at the Kerry Rose Selection Night at the Heights Hotel Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
2026 Kerry Rose Caoimhe Lynch pictured after being selected at the Heights Hotel Killarney. Picture by: Mark Nolan ©
Congratulations Caoimhe.I am absolutely delighted.So well deserved.You have done such great charity work have such a beautiful heart Voice and faith.Great example to all of us.