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Apply to be a Rose Escort

Applications for 2024 Rose Escorts are closed. Apply below for the 2025 Rose of Tralee International Festival

The job of the Rose Escort at the Rose of Tralee International estival is to ensure that his Rose has an unforgettable and stress-free experience. The successful candidates will first take part in a team-building boot camp in June in Kerry, while also taking part in the Festival, parades and much more.

Pictures from the Rose of Tralee Festival.19.08.2024 Monday Night.Pictures from the Rose of Tralee International Festival.Dubliner Barry Lysaght has topped the poll of the 32 International Roses and Rose Escorts to become the Benetti Menswear Rose Escort of the Year at the 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival. Kathryn Thomas and Dáithí Ó Sé announced the result live on RTÉ One during the first night of the Rose of Tralee TV Show at Kerry Sports Academy, in the MTU. The 29 year old criminal defence barrister, who is accompanying the North Carolina Rose Kathryn Wright, hails from Castleknock, Dublin. In his spare time Barry plays guitar and saxophone with Dominda, and does stand-up comedy in clubs all over Ireland.Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot.Tralee Co Kerry Ireland.Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033Land Line        : 00 353 66 71 22 981E/Mail :        info@dwalshphoto.ieWeb Site :    www.dwalshphoto.ieALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©
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TO APPLY FOR 2025 PLEASE SEE BELOW:

Rose Escort Eligibility Criteria 2025

  • All Rose Escorts must: Be born in Ireland or be an Irish citizen or be of Irish origin by virtue of one of your ancestors having been born in Ireland.
  • Be male or identify as male
  • Be unmarried or never been married
  • Be 21 years of age by January 1st on the year of their involvement and will not have reached their 32nd birthday on or prior to September 1st of that year.

Key Compulsory Festival Dates

TBC
Other dates may be added. Dates are subject to change. A screening process may take place for all applicants prior to interview.

Application Cost

A payment of a €25 fee must accompany this application. Once you submit this form, you will be redirected to pay your application fee securely with a Credit or Debit Card. Applications will not be accepted without payment.

Please note, should you be accepted as a Rose Escort you will be required to make a €2,000 subscription plus VAT.

For the €2,000 Fee Rose Escorts receive the following benefits:

  • Three-day Bootcamp experience to include accommodation, food, activities and entertainment
  • Seven nights accommodation in Tralee & full hospitality VIP passes to all events including the Live TV show.
  • But most importantly of all, each Rose Escort will receive a priceless, lifelong experience.

All information provided in this application form will be treated confidentially by the Rose of Tralee International Festival, but the answers provided may be used in compiling a summary of your details for the Festival Programme, the Roses, media and TV programme researchers and producers.

The details and information on this form are subject to change.

Fancy getting involved in the opportunity that comes with being a Rose Escort? Then fill out a Rose Escort application!

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