TV star Kathryn Thomas has revealed why she would love her daughters to enter the Rose of Tralee when they are older. The former Operation Transformation host has two daughters, Ellie, 8, and four-year-old Grace, with her husband Pádraig McLoughlin. Kathryn Thomas with her daughters Ellie and Grace. Kathryn and Padraig with their daughters Grace and Ellie. Pic: Kathryn ThomasThe Carlow star revealed why she would love to see Ellie and Grace some day apply for the contest.