Here's what the Internet had to say about the Waterford Rose

Waterford Rose, Kirsten Mate Maher took to the stage in Tralee on Monday night as the 15th of 18 Roses to feature on the first night of the televised interviews. Discussing her family, her interests in sport and music and coining the phrase of the festival so far, 'just be sound', Kirsten wowed Rose of Tralee audiences across the globe (and that was before her incredible rendition of Nina Simone's 'Feeling Good'). It's no surprise she's one of, if not the favourite to be crowned the outright winner at the end of tonight's show.

Also unsurprising... the Internet LOVED her!

Waterford Rose had the nicest guna, gave Daithi a run for his money and now can sing. Hmmmm I think she might give Carlow and Florida a run for their money! Oh it's all heating up! #RoseofTralee

— Karen Mulreid (@beatingblog) August 20, 2018

‘Just be sound’ Three little words that will win it for the Waterford Rose. #RoseofTralee

— Michael Geraghty 🇺🇦 (@Acehart) August 20, 2018

I love the Waterford Rose. Proud woman of colour. Pro choice. Definitely sound. Gwan! #roseoftralee pic.twitter.com/XrmjHSevq1

— Motherfoclóir: The Legacy (@Motherfocloir) August 20, 2018

Waterford rose hands down. Winner alright #RoseofTralee

— 🐂 💩 🧐 (@CiaranC) August 20, 2018

Waterford rose to win! 🌹she has the whole package! #roseoftralee

— Barb (@Buttons25534874) August 20, 2018

The Waterford Rose is so lovely and sound. She looks stunning, she’s an amazing singer and it sounds like she’s very no nonsense when people were talking about her skin color and not her personality. #RoseofTralee

— Aisling McDonald (@Aishaling_Mc) August 20, 2018

Waterford rose - dress, necklace, makeup and hair 👌👌👌#RoseofTralee

— Ashe (@ashespillane) August 20, 2018

Waterford Rose - great dress, fabulous hair, talented, pure sound and talking about a sensitive subject. Very on point! 🇮🇪 ☘️ #RoseofTralee

— Aisling McDonald (@Aishaling_Mc) August 20, 2018

Can we just end it here and award it to the Waterford rose, job done! #roseoftralee

— Barb (@Buttons25534874) August 20, 2018

Waterford Rose for the win #RoseOfTralee

— Clodagh 🌬 (@Clodagh_Q) August 20, 2018

We stan the Waterford rose #RoseOfTralee2018 pic.twitter.com/lB2bCFrRtk

— Leah|Melia (@0Leah_Melia0) August 20, 2018

#RoseofTralee there is the winner .. Waterford Rose is fabulous..

— Mar G (@MarcyGemmell) August 20, 2018

The Waterford Rose is an incredible singer, fair play to her 😍 #Roseoftralee

— Caitlin NícShuibhne (@caitsmc_) August 20, 2018

The Waterford rose’s dress was stunning omg #RoseOfTralee2018

— Caoimhe (@caoimherogers1) August 20, 2018

Waterford Rose a genuine girl with a quiet, gentle confidence and articulated her values very well and with humour. #RoseofTralee #uptheDeise 💙

— Louise Cuddy (@Louise_49) August 20, 2018

Lovely to see some diversity with the Waterford Rose. #RoseOfTralee

— Pádraig McCann (@Padraig_McCann) August 20, 2018

Damn! The Waterford Rose can sing #RoseofTralee

— Trice Hosford (@Pattieios) August 20, 2018

Dammmnnnn #waterfordrose is amazing singer #RoseOfTralee pic.twitter.com/iJ861D1aYO

— LindaM (@linmarmul) August 20, 2018

#waterfordrose has done us proud! Congratulations ! #waterfordforthewin #roseoftralee pic.twitter.com/PrSnpUj97W

— Enerpower (@Enerpower_ie) August 20, 2018