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‘We get to carry the tradition of celebrating young Irish women around the world’: Róisín Wiley reflects on an eventful year

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…

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‘A Rose really can make a difference’

Cliona’s Foundation The Rose of Tralee International Festival this year announced their partnership with Cliona’s Foundation (a national charity supporting families with seriously sick children all over Ireland).  Róisín Wiley acted as an ambassador for Cliona's Foundation and joined a cohort of Roses and Rose Escorts in walking the Camino De Santiago to raise funds…

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Roses and Rose Escorts send off Chernobyl Children’s International aid to Ukraine

This is great news! Chernobyl Children International's delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid, led by the amazing Jim Kavanagh, has started its journey to Ukraine over the weekend! Jim is joined by fellow long-standing CCI volunteer, George Sugrue, and were given a great send off by Benetti Menswear Rose Escorts Tommy Cunningham and Tommy Quirke, Wexford…

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