The curtains will soon be drawn, and the winner crowned, as Tralee prepares for the live final of The Rose of Tralee competition tonight. 

Steeped in tradition, and met with its fair share of scepticism, there is a lot to love about the show that has been aired across our television screens for decades. 

Here with me now to discuss is Chef and Radio Broadcaster Edward Hayden and Olivia Fahy, Editor of ‘Geek Ireland’.