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Róisín Wiley announced as the 2023 International Rose of Tralee

UncategorizedAugust 23, 202398Views 0Likes 0Comments

NEW YORK, NEW YORK! RÓISÍN WILEY IS ANNOUNCED AS THE 2023 INTERNATIONAL ROSE OF TRALEE TUESDAY 22 AUGUST: Róisín Wiley has been announced as the 2023 International Rose of Tralee, becoming the firth Rose representing New York to take the title. Róisín was presented with her sash by the 2022 Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy just after 11.30pm on Tuesday night. The 27 year…

2023 Benetti Menswear Rose Escort of the Year Tommy Cunningham

Rose of TraleeAugust 22, 2023194Views 0Likes 0Comments

MONDAY 21 AUGUST: Kildare man, Tommy Cunningham has topped the poll of the 32 International Roses and Rose Escorts to become the Benetti Menswear Rose Escort of the Year at the 2023 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…

My Year: Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy

Rose of TraleeAugust 21, 2023156Views 1Like 0Comments

It is my pleasure on behalf of myself and the 2023 Roses, to welcome you to this year’s Rose of Tralee International festival. Although I must admit, it is with a heavy heart that I find myself writing this, because it means that my time as the 2022 Rose of Tralee is coming to an…

The Story of the Rose of Tralee

Rose of Tralee, The Rose of Tralee International FestivalAugust 21, 2023214Views 3Likes 0Comments

MARY O’Connor lived in the middle of Tralee town, in Brogue Lane, which took its name from the broguemakers (or shoemakers) who lived and worked there. Mary lived in a thatched cabin with her parents, sisters Brigid and Ellen and younger brother Willie. Her father was a broguemaker, and her mother worked as a dairymaid.…

Celebrating 50 Years: Veronica Blennerhassett

Rose of TraleeAugust 7, 2023208Views 3Likes 0Comments

In 1973, 19-year-old Belfast born Veronica McCambridge became the Rose of Tralee – the second Belfast Rose to have done so. It changed her life completely! Like a fairy tale of old, Veronica fell madly in love with her Rose Escort, Rowland Blennerhassett, and moved to Tralee where they married and had three children. What did…

Rose of Tralee’s Top Things to do

Rose of TraleeJuly 20, 2023132Views 0Likes 0Comments

Planning a visit to Tralee, Co Kerry? Go to these famous four locations, where all kids and kids at heart entertainment needs are met! The Omniplex cinema, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, the Playdium and the highly popular Aqua Dome!Tralee Quartet of Adventures! Go to these famous four locations, where all kids and kids at heart…

2023 Rose Buds Announced

Rose of TraleeJuly 7, 2023214Views 2Likes 0Comments

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 the August.Thirty-two young girls have been selected as Rose Buds during for the Rose of Tralee International Festival which will…

Gowns of Glory

Events, FestivalAugust 18 @ 9:30 am - August 22 @ 5:00 pm164Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rose of Tralee Fashion with dresses throughout the decades on display every day from 9.30am-5pm. This exhibition charts the changing styles over the decades and it’s an absolute must for anyone with an interest in fashion. The exhibition includes 30 dresses over six decades, from Alice O’Sullivan’s gown in 1959 to the current Rose of Tralee…

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 18 to 22. Rose Bud Application Form The most important aspect about being a Rose Bud is that…

Celebrating Rose of Tralee Trailblazers on International Women’s Day

The Rose of Tralee International FestivalMarch 8, 2023225Views 0Likes 0Comments

Happy International Women's Day to all the women who have made a positive impact in our lives, creating opportunities for the next generation of women through their impact in society. This International Women's Day we're celebrating Rose of Tralee trailblazers from throughout the years. 1959 Rose of Tralee Alice O'Sullivan Dublin-born Alice O’Sullivan, the 1959…