The Rose of Tralee International Festival is delighted to announce the successful applicants for the 2026 Rose Buds and Rose Buddies programme.
A huge congratulations to all 32 Rose Buds and 32 Rose Buddies who have been selected to take part in this year’s Festival. From the moment they arrive in Tralee, they will enjoy an unforgettable week filled with friendship, fun, special events, and memories that will last a lifetime.
The Rose Buds and Rose Buddies programme is one of the Festival’s most cherished traditions, celebrating inclusion, kindness, confidence, and community spirit. It gives young participants the opportunity to experience the magic of the Festival while forming new friendships with children from across Ireland and beyond.
We would like to warmly congratulate this year’s successful applicants and thank every child and family who applied. The enthusiasm and excitement shown each year is a wonderful reflection of the spirit of the Festival.
We look forward to welcoming our 2026 Rose Buds and Rose Buddies to Tralee this August for what promises to be a truly memorable Rose of Tralee International Festival. Congratulations once again to all of our successful applicants—we can’t wait to meet you!
🌹 2026 Rose Buds & Rose Buddies
Congratulations to all of our successful applicants. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival for an unforgettable experience.
🌹 Rose Buds
- Ali Farrell
- Alice Farr
- Alison O'Riordan
- Audrey Ahern
- Aurelia O'Callaghan
- Ava Durran
- Carine Sugrue
- Cassie Cahill
- Ella Ní Mhóráin
- Ella Timoney
- Ellis Gleeson
- Francesca Cahill
- Grace Broderick
- Iarlaith Slattery
- Isabella O'Brien
- Isobel Blennerhassett
- Ivy Rose Hughes
- Jessie Foley
- Katie Houlihan
- Kiera O'Shea
- Lucy Shanahan
- Méabh Fitzgerald
- Molly Hayes
- Molly Hickey
- Niamh Carey
- Niamh Ryan
- Pippa McGuire
- Renesmee Taylor
- Ría Scanlon
- Romy O'Shea
- Ruth O'Higgins
- Sophia Gilsenan
🤝 Rose Buddies
- Bobby Fitzgibbon
- Bobby Harrington
- Bobby O'Connor
- Bradley O'Donoghue
- Bryan Dillon
- Charlie Hayes
- Charlie Molone
- Cillian Todd
- Edward Casey
- Evan O'Connor
- Finn Macdonald
- Finnleigh Naughton
- Fionn Doyle
- Harry Comerford
- Harry O'Dea
- Jamie Barry
- Noah Holohan
- Oisin Carmody
- Oisin O'Connell
- Oisín Reidy
- Oliver Barry
- Ollie McCarthy
- Paddy McNamara Reynolds
- Paddy King
- Paddy O'Neill
- Patrick O'Connor
- Rían Kelly
- Robin Houston
- Sean Faherty
- Tadhg McLoughlin
- Teddy Duggan
- Tommy Faherty
