Will Leahy's advice as Carl Mullan takes over Rose of Tralee gig
2FM host Carl announced on Friday that he landed the new gig as the Master of Ceremonies for the pageant, which kicks off on Monday.
Following the announcement that Carl was taking over, his predecessor Will Leahy thanked people for their support since he took over back in 2005 — and even joked that in 2045, when Carl keeps on to the job for as long as he has, they can exchange notes. Will Leahy has given his advice to Carl Mullan after announcing that he will no longer be the MC for the Rose of Tralee. Pic: RTE
'All good things etc. After 20 years as the announcer/social media presenter on the Rose of Tralee, I sadly won't be at the show this year,' Will wrote on Facebook. 'This is quite an unusual presenter announcement as I am not leaving to pursue other projects or to start a podcast! I'd keep doing it forever, but I've been in the job for 20 years which is an eternity in the presenting world.
'I am going to miss the annual mad summer camp that I have been honoured to be a part of for all these years. I started with Ray D'Arcy in 2005 – yes, that long ago. Myself and Dáithí have soldiered together for 15 years, and in the past few years Kathryn has added greatly to the team.
'So to the best crew of tv professionals, the Rose team and, of course, the 576 Roses that I have met, thanks for letting me be part of telly history. Plus, I'll still be on the Breakfast Show on RTE Gold everyday which is truly the best craic in radio.' Carl will be taking over as the Master of Ceremonies at the Rose of Tralee this week. Pic: Instagram
Turning to his successor in Carl, Will wrote 'I want to wish Carl the best of luck in the job – he will be amazing and I have left post-its all around the desk just in case. Here's looking ahead to his 20 years and we can compare notes in 2045!'
Carl announced that he'd be taking over as the new Rose MC, joking that he'd be leaving his duties as 2FM DJ for approximately three days.
'I do have a new gig,' he revealed, 'I am leaving yis… for three days next week.' The Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday. Pic: Andres Poveda
'Do they need you for four?' co-presenter Roz joked, before Carl announced 'I am absolutely buzzing to let everyone know that I am the new Master of Ceremoies at the Rose of Tralee International Festival!'
'The MC,' Carl confirmed, 'The voiceover guy. I'm just going to keep it to Master of Ceremonies, if ya don't mind. Maybe if you see me on the street go, 'There's the Master of Ceremonies for the Rose of Tralee!''
'That would be a nice way to address him,' Roz joked.
The Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday at 8pm.
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