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…
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…
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…
This year’s Benetti Menswear Rose Escorts spent a weekend in Kerry where they undertook a number of physical and mental challenges to prepare them for the Rose of Tralee International Festival in Tralee, Co Kerry, this August. Corkmen topped the list of Rose Escorts for this year’s Festival with six making the shortlist of 32…
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…
Young girls aged from six to 10 from all over Ireland are being invited to enter the selection process to find Rose Buds for this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival which will take place from August 16th to 20th. Rose Bud Application Form The most important aspect about being a Rose Bud is that…
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…
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,…
It has been about four months since I was named the 2023 International Rose of Tralee. I can confidently say that my life has been forever changed. I replay the night of August 22nd in my head every day. I felt an overwhelming sense of peace throughout the whole night, even after I was selected.…