New York Rose crowned Rose of Tralee 2007


 

The 2007 Rose of Tralee is Lisa Murtagh (27) who represented New York in the competition. Lisa was ‘shocked’ as her name was announced by RTÉ compere Ray D'Arcy as the Garda Band struck up 'The Rose of Tralee' at the final in the Festival Dome at Fels Point on August 20th. In an unique development the new Rose was serenaded live on TV by 3 former Roses of Tralee – Róisín Egenton (New York 2000); Orla Tobin (Dublin 2003) and Orla O’Shea (Kilkenny 2004). Lisa is the fourth New York Rose to be crowned Rose of Tralee. Previous winners are Maggie Flaherty (1974), Marie Soden (1976) and Róisín Egenton (2000). Lisa, an attorney, was accompanied by family and friends including her Dad, Colman, a native of County Longford, and Mom, Breda, from County Limerick.