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Thu 08 Aug 2003Dublin Rose embarks on her glamorous year in the public eyeShe only had two hours of sleep, but yesterday morningthe new Rose of Tralee looked as fresh as a daisy in a chiffon dress covered in flowers, writes Róisín Ingle in TraleeDublin Rose Órla Tobin's day began with a twirl on the Big Wheel, while later plans included a trip to the greyhound track and a supermarket. The glamorous world of the Rose of Tralee is hers to enjoy for the next 12 months.