Waterford rose Kirsten Mate Maher took to the stage at the Rose of Tralee last night.

The 21 year old from Bigwood, Mullinavat was one of the first 18 Roses to be put through their paces in the Festival Dome, with the second half being aired on RTE tonight.

Kirsten sang Feeling Good:

These people on twitter last night were predicting that she would win.

Not being biased but the Waterford rose is definitely a winner. That voice 😵#RoseOfTralee2018

— Ciara Laffan (@ciaralaffan) August 20, 2018

Waterford rose 🌹is no 1 for me #RoseofTralee …. beautiful Dress… beautiful in every way

— Carmel Connolly (@carmelconnolly4) August 20, 2018

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