RTE star Daithi O Se got "nervous" as the Donegal Rose stripped down on stage and left viewers all saying same thing. The hit show returned last night with Kathryn Thomas and Daithi taking to the stage to welcome each Rose to the competition. On Monday night, 18 Roses put their best foot forward, with women from places as far as North Carolina and Ohio.
The rest of the 14 contestants will be showcasing their talents tonight in the final in a bid to be crowned the Rose of Tralee . First up tonight was Donegal Rose Niamh Shevlin, who is a successful Irish dancer alongside her twin Gavin. The Glenswilly native auditioned for the Lord of the Dance tour in China in 2018 and toured for five years with Michael Flatley 's famous group.
Niamh volunteered in Uganda with Irish Aid in March 2023 for ten days where she taught and performed Irish dancing. After the young woman returned home to Ireland, she decided to keep helping the kids in Uganda. She explained: "I was sitting on the plane on the way back and I said I feel so guilty leaving this place and not leaving something behind.
" Niamh got in contact with the principal from Hands for Hope School in Uganda and set up weekly zoom dance lessons. She said: "I now have all the children in Hands for Hope School in Uganda dancing every week." The Donegal beauty decided to show off her Irish dancing skills for her talent section of the competition.
However, when Daithi asked if she was ready to go, Niamh replied: "Well...
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