The Rose of Tralee Gathering 2013

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Rose of Tralee International Festival

Incorporating “The Rose Gathering” 

Wednesday 14th August – Tuesday 20th August 2013

The Rose of Tralee Gathering offers anyone who has ever experienced the magic of the Rose of Tralee International Festival a unique reason to return for another memorable week in the Kingdom.

Avail of our discounted ticket bundle offer to attend the main events that will take place during the Rose Gathering and International Festival for ONLY €199 per person. Accommodation and ticket packages for group bookings are available from ONLY €600.00 per person.

When you register to attend the Rose Gathering you will also enjoy being honoured at a Civic Reception, attend FREE concerts, traditional Irish Céilí events, seven days of Festival food and craft fairs, Rose Festival exhibitions and the stunning 50 years of Fashion exhibition showcasing the dresses worn by some of the Roses of Tralee from 1959 to the present day.

If you’ve ever been a Rose or Escort or even a Festival-goer who pitched a tent in a football field in 1976, you’re inviting back to Tralee to relive your memories. Enjoy the craic…come for the Rose Gathering and stay for the Festival from 14th to 20th August 2013! 

The first 3000 international visitors to register with us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and receive a FREE ticket to the Sharon Shannon concert in the Festival Dome on Thursday 15th August 2013.

The Gathering Rail & Bus Ticket: In association with The Gathering - Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and Bus Éireann (Irish Bus) has introduced a special Gathering Ticket that is available in 2013 only. The Gathering Ticket will allow unlimited Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail and Bus Éireann usage for a number of consecutive days. There will be a 3 day version for €99.00 and a 7 day version for €199.00. The Gathering Ticket can be purchased through certain Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail Stations.

Take me to Planning Your Visit

Rose Gathering Events

(subject to change) 

Wednesday 14th August

All day

Rose Gathering Registration at the Carlton Hotel
Collect your Rose Gathering pack which will include your final schedule, vouchers, tickets, souvenir badge etc.

Afternoon

Civic Welcome and Opening Ceremony - performance by Kerry Choral Union in the Town Square
Perfect Friction in concert

Evening

Ceile dance workshop at Tralee Central Hotel
Ceile in the Town Square
Gathering sessions in Tralee town bars

Thursday 15th August

All day

Festival Food & Craft Fair Markets

Morning

Traditional Workshops in Siamsa Tire Theatre
Official opening of “Gathering Stories”, an exhibition of stories gathered by pupils of Scoil Eoin Tralee from their Irish relatives abroad
Workshops in Irish dance, song and language

Afternoon

Official unveiling of The “Rose Walk of Honour” by the 2012 Rose of Tralee Nicola McEvoy in the Town Park
Recitals by St John’s Pipe Band & Sauerland Brass Orchestra from Germany in the Town Square
Unplugged session competition in the Town Square
Sharon Shannon Gathering Concert in the Festival Dome

Friday 16th August

All Day

50 Years of Fashion Exhibition at Kerry County Museum
Festival Food & Craft Fair in Denny Street
Rose Memorabilia Exhibition in Tralee County Library
Wobbly Circus Workshops in Pearse Park
Craft demonstrations in Siamsa Tire Theatre

Morning

Gathering on the Move - bus tours to various attractions around Kerry

Afternoon

International Roses arrive at The Carlton Hotel

Evening

International Gala Rose Ball - special Gathering ticket rate available

Saturday 17th to Tuesday 20th August

The Rose of Tralee International Festival presents four days of of concerts, food and craft markets, air display, fun fair, circus, street theatre, fashion show, parades, firework displays, Fashion Show and Rose Selection

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