On Tuesday night, the 14 remaining Roses took to the stage of the Dome, following in the footsteps of Monday’s 18 lovely ladies.
There was some training for Daithí, yet more poems, TWO Mary Black numbers and shaking from wee Daniel you’ve never seen the likes of before.
While we’re sad it’s all over for another year, we’re grateful for the memories. Here are our top moments from night two. (Of course if you missed Monday, you can catch up here.)
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1) Twitter was in countdown mode for at least an hour out
Daithí's back, we're back, @willleahy's back – Let's do this! #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/PZAR1zo7tP
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
2) New York had the tough task of leading the pack… we felt a bit sorry for her until we learned about her wardrobe!
NOW. This is interesting. New York Rose is first out, and she's the Favourite to win! No pressure… #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/JC4ghavV2W
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
New York was given EIGHT gowns by designer Don O'Neill. Oprah wears his dresses. ?? pic.twitter.com/rmaK786cPN
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
3) We learned that the London Rose is good to have around in a crisis
London Rose right now. pic.twitter.com/dZmcZHVApU
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
4) But then we got another poem and most of us had had enough
NO disrespect to any Rose, but is any one else feeling like this about the poem overload…? pic.twitter.com/tTuLvYpEqA
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
5) Galway took us back to our childhood
Galway made dresses out of bin bags. That was us every Halloween until we went to college. #RoseofTralee pic.twitter.com/Ax5Ghf5stj
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
6) Wee Daniel was enjoying all the green room perks
Backstage right now. We're not living at all lads.
#RoseOfTralee #ROCKSTARS pic.twitter.com/msc9szUNpL
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
7) We took a moment to remember
As much as we love this year's #RoseOfTralee – It needs a wow moment. Like this looper from 2011. pic.twitter.com/oLXODM9yl7
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
8) This happened and it was ever so slightly awkward
"Where have you been all my life" Daithí asks South Carolina. He met his wife on #RoseOfTralee you know. pic.twitter.com/Egg8t2BKgW
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
9) South Carolina promised us a dance
SHE'S A DANCER! FINALLY! #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/d0JyebqbO9
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
10) And it was glorious
Us in Coppers every time Riverdance comes on. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/3oYqyH7mw2
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
11) One of the talents was using a skipping rope
Seriously though, can you imagine just tuning in now and not knowing what's going on? #RoseofTralee pic.twitter.com/B3S3U2k75Y
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
12) Dublin made us all really sad
Dublin shafted her sister there. "She was too old to be a Rose!"
*Her.ie checks rules… is also too old. Cries.* pic.twitter.com/7cBEqalNKq
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
13) At one stage, it all just got a bit too much for Daithí
The moment Daithí began to wonder what it was all for. pic.twitter.com/jJIGSeyHhR
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
14) Then it was time for the news break
As soon as the News starts…
(No offence Eileen) pic.twitter.com/BuLyh35L0t
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
15) But we knew the best was yet to come…
Let's be honest – we're all just waiting for Louth to get her own back on Monaghan. #ShiftGate #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/H4GtGh8ggP
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
16) Then we were back! And Will Leahy never said hello to us. #NotBitter
Dear @willleahy – That's it. We're done. Not as much as a hello. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/cikWDVU0di
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
17) Louth was worth the wait. The country fell in love.
YES!! Monaghan's brother loves her, Dublin's dad loves her – but FINALLY it's Jenny's turn. We love her too. pic.twitter.com/Nj5lECz9HP
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
"I'm gonna get slaughtered in Twitter after that!" We won't let them near you Jenny. We got yo back. pic.twitter.com/UbmRsNml4E
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
"Michelle can be bridesmaid for the brother and all"
Well played Jenny. You DESERVE a tiara. ??
https://t.co/rYvA0CyVGz
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
She's also singing Suds in the Bucket. This game is ON. #LouthIsALady #GirlCrush *Learning the words already*
https://t.co/vvTLUwKdFd
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
Dear Louth Rose @JennyHanlon… um… #SquadGoals ?? pic.twitter.com/u5QIuGqQse
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
18) Abu Dhabi, beautifully dressed in Marion Murphy Cooney, made us all cry
Abu Dhabi prompting tears with a lovely, lovely tribute to her late Mammy. RIP. ? pic.twitter.com/LmTH6ob6tt
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
19) Cuteness alert
New contender for cutest male in the audience – Queensland's baby bro. ? pic.twitter.com/ftKI3eARTT
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
20) Fatigue alert
But lads. ANOTHER poem. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/pwaasIcfOt
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
21) Scotland took a selfie on the stage
Selfie's on stage at the dome. #Notions pic.twitter.com/4Tw52p7rtV
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
22) But then rocked a mammy favourite
Ah it wouldn't really be the Rose of Tralee without a rendition of Caledonia, now would it? pic.twitter.com/809t8Se3wJ
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
23) We were all waiting for the man of the hour
Four more Roses before the sexiest man in Ireland takes to that stage. #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/nlpU7PDeoQ
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
24) Texas was put on the spot before she sang a classic(al) number
Incredibly nervous laughter as Texas Rose's boyfriend says it's not serious. No proposals tonight then. pic.twitter.com/EhJZ27yIo1
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
A song we all know says Daithí. But some chance of singing along! ? Mammy & Daddy Texas are SO proud. #Cute ❤️ pic.twitter.com/laZMdgEHox
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
25) Germany used her time on stage wisely, before being surprised by the FA Cup
#FindCarlTheCount
Germany is using the stage to find the one that got away. ❤️ her. pic.twitter.com/m7P74rVWQ4
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
26) Philadelphia had a unique talent
Wait. WHAT. ? pic.twitter.com/ahfleTBb6y
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
27) Chicago rounded off the night with another Mary Black number
And everyone cries with happiness that it's not another poem. We end the talents with A Song for Ireland. pic.twitter.com/tJO7fsfmoQ
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
28) Then it was Daniel’s time to shine. WOAH
Daniel is on. Hold Granny back. pic.twitter.com/l0pNdyTcj1
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
JIVE ALERT. *Now* it's a party Tralee. pic.twitter.com/M6wtP1Kn2P
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
Swoon. #RoseOfTralee #HoldUsDaniel pic.twitter.com/DHkfZCKsED
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
29) We took an informal poll and…
Twitter seems convinced it's down to Meath and Louth! #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/cxUKje0xQs
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
30) KNEW IT
And the winner is………
*Drumroll*
THE MEATH ROSE ELYSHA BRENNAN!!! pic.twitter.com/jwUK2wHATP
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
A gorgeous girl and a worthy winner! Congrats Meath!! pic.twitter.com/SsjSzag9Cy
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
Tiara goals. ??? pic.twitter.com/5qY7IL7UwL
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
And just like that, it was all over for another year.
Twitter – you made #RoseOfTralee 2015 all kinds of epic. Thank you for the memories. pic.twitter.com/RYFMa464oX
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 18, 2015
