Rose Escorts will to swap tuxedos for taches in a campaign to spark conversations about mental health, community, and connection The Rose Escorts are taking on a new kind of challenge this November: growing moustaches for Movember, the global men’s health movement that raises vital funds and awareness for mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer…
A year ago, I stood on stage, shock on my face hearing “representing New Zealand…” and my soul left my body. Pulled into a group hug (more like a rugby scrum), I was surrounded by so much love from my Rose sisters, and I truly couldn’t believe I was the next International Rose of Tralee.…
The Rose of Tralee International Festival is thrilled to reveal the 32 Rose Buds and their 32 Rose Buddies for this year’s Festival, proudly sponsored by Fairtree Village. These children, aged 6–10, will serve as mini-ambassadors, joining our Roses and Rose Escorts at fun festival events, parades, parties and even appearing live on RTÉ with…
All Photos by Domnick Walsh Photography There were flips, flops, and plenty of laughs as 32 of Ireland’s finest – this year’s official Rose Escorts – descended on Kerry for a high-octane, high-energy adventure that tested everything from their stamina to their ironing skills. Cork and Dublin topped the list of successful Rose Escort applicants…
From St. Patrick’s Day parades in the US to graduating with honours in Christchurch, Keely O’Grady reflects on a whirlwind chapter of sash handovers, global adventures, and preparing to walk the Camino for Cliona’s Foundation It's hard to comprehend that this is my third newsletter already… Somehow, it’s already May, and I feel like I’ve…
The Rose of Tralee International Festival is delighted to announce that the 2025 Rose Tour will include a visit to the historic and culturally rich County Meath this August, with the award-winning Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim selected as the official base for the Roses during their stay this August. Ahead of the announcement, the 2024…
How is it March already?? I’m just over halfway through my year as the 2024 Rose of Tralee and I’m pleased to tell you that time in fact really does fly when you’re having fun. I’ll start off by wishing you all a very Happy International Women's Day, and hope this day serves as a…
The Search is on for the 2025 Rose of Tralee! This Nollaig na mBan, the search is beginning once again for young Irish women across Ireland and the world to stand up and show pride in their communities and send in their entries to become Roses! From New Zealand to Kilkenny, Kerry to Dublin –…
Hello everyone, Kia ora, Dia Dhuit and thank you so much for taking the time to read through this uncovering of my Rose of Tralee experience so far! I’m more of a talker than a writer, but I’ll give it a good crack. I should probably start from the beginning since this is my very…
“WE’VE ONLY HAD TWO NEW ZEALAND ROSES SELECTED AS THE INTERNATIONAL ROSE OF TRALEE, THE LAST IN THE 1980S, THIS REALLY MEANS SO MUCH TO ME” SAID THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL ROSE OF TRALEE - - THIRD TIME NEW ZEALAND ROSE HAS BEEN SELECTED TUESDAY 20 AUGUST 2024: Keely O’Grady has been announced as the 2024 International Rose of Tralee, becoming the third…
As my year as the International Rose comes to an end, I have never felt a more bittersweet feeling. This role was a profoundly transformative experience for me. I am incredibly grateful for the friendships I formed and the perspective I gained during this past year. Being selected as the 2023 International Rose of Tralee…
MONDAY 19 AUGUST 2024: 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…