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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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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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Rose of Tralee International Festival launches partnership with Cliona’s Foundation ahead of ‘Camino for Cliona’s’ trip 

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…

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March Newsletter from Rose of Tralee, Róisín Wiley: ‘If you’ve ever considered applying, or know someone who should, just apply!’

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…

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‘It’s a lifechanging opportunity’ – The search is on for this years Roses and Rose Escorts!

From New York to Arizona, Kerry to Castlebar – Roses and Rose Escorts gathered at the Jeanie Johnston in Dublin’s IFSC to launch the search for the 2024 International Rose of Tralee and Rose Escort of the Year. Applications are now open at www.roseoftralee.ie With Rose Selections taking place across 32 centres nationally and worldwide,…

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