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…
On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Selection of any of our Rose of Tralee Alumni, we like to take the opportunity to celebrate. We hold so dear all of our Roses of Tralee and we are so honoured to see them return en masse, year after year, in support of this great…
My final newsletter, where has the time gone? I first want to say a thank you to all of those that have taken the time to read these updates throughout the year. I am so happy that I get to share this journey, and these newsletters have been a very special way for me to…
There’s more to the Rose of Tralee than being a Rose or a Rose Escort because young girls from all over Ireland will each be paired with an International Rose during the festival in Tralee this August 16th-20th, 2024. Thirty-two young girls have been selected as Rose Buds for the Rose of Tralee International Festival…
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…
Newsletter #3, and there’s so much to cover! The last few months have been the busiest few months of my life, so far. I keep thinking, what will I do with myself this time next year when I don’t have half of this going on haha…Since my last Newsletter in February, I’ve celebrated St. Patrick’s…
Rose of Tralee International Festival launches partnership with Cliona’s Foundation ahead of the Roses and Rose Escorts “Camino for Cliona’s” trip in Portugal / Spain on April 26th. The Rose of Tralee International Festival announced their new partnership with Cliona’s Foundation (a national charity supporting families with seriously sick children all over Ireland) this…
The Rose of Tralee International Festival is an historic Festival that celebrates Irish heritage and culture, and one of the key roles at the festival is that of the Rose Escort. If you're a young man considering applying for this unique opportunity, here are just some of the reasons you should go for it: 1.…
It’s a bittersweet feeling to be halfway through my year as the International Rose. Although it was a shocking realization to be six months in, I also feel as though I’ve been the International Rose for years! When I think back to the places I’ve gotten to travel, people I’ve gotten to meet, and things…