We’re loving the Rose of Tralee this year.
The 32 women who are representing their county and their country on the national stage are doing themselves proud.
But they may have all been outshone by the one and all Granny Dolan.
Melbourne Rose Dervla Dolan was eager to introduce her grandmother to the rest of the world and we are so delighted she did it.
Kathryn Thomas enthused: “I have met a lot of inspiring women…but Granny Dolan, I have to meet this lady!”
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“Granny Dolan is definitely my number one fan, and she wouldn’t miss this for anything,” Dervla explained as the camera panned to her granny who was in a very stylish ensemble.
“She is the most glamorous lady. She is famous in Killyclogher for her fashion sense. But she is also a runner walker, she has completed over 100 park-runs, at the age of almost 82. And she loves them!”
And social media was a buzz with praise for Granny Dolan!
Granny Dolan for The Olympics. #roseoftralee
— Person of Interest (@UGogarty) August 19, 2024
Granny Dolan’s earrings are matching the shape and colour of the Melbourne Rose’s gúna dearg. #roseoftralee
— Leah D (@GreenNotCabbage) August 19, 2024
I’m adopting granny Dolan as my granny even though she’s old enough to be my mammy
— av mckenna (@spandauunited05) August 20, 2024
#roseoftralee Melbourne rose Dervla for the win! And also granny Dolan! 👏👏
— C Tyrone (@Tupil19) August 19, 2024
Growing up in Omagh, we always looked forward to seeing what Granny Dolan was wearing. Always a gorgeous, glamorous lady.
— Rachel Logue (@RachelLogue5) August 19, 2024
G’wan Granny Dolan!
