Rose of Tralee International Festival

Rose of Tralee International Festival One of Ireland's best loved and longest running festivals.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland's largest and longest running festivals, and will celebrate 60 years in 2019. The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee which brings young women of Irish descent from around the world to County Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture. The festival also includes street entertainment, carnival, live concerts, theatre, circus, markets, funfair, fireworks and our internationally renowned Rose Parade.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival is delighted to announce that tickets for the 2026 Live TV Selection Nights, t...
10/06/2026

The Rose of Tralee International Festival is delighted to announce that tickets for the 2026 Live TV Selection Nights, taking place on the 17th & 18th of August, are going on sale via our website - www.roseoftralee.ie on
🌹 Monday the 22nd of June at 10am 🌹
Tickets are €90 each or we have a combo deal when buying tickets for both nights at €165.
Remember to block book if you have a big group attending and get in early to get the best seats.
We can't wait to welcome you to Tralee!

The Rose Es**rt Bootcamp 2026 has begun 🌹Our Rose Es**rts arrived in Kerry yesterday afternoon, ready for a weekend of t...
06/06/2026

The Rose Es**rt Bootcamp 2026 has begun 🌹

Our Rose Es**rts arrived in Kerry yesterday afternoon, ready for a weekend of teamwork, challenges, new friendships and plenty of laughs.

After a briefing with our CEO and Festival team at the home of the Rose, , the lads headed west for their first activity on the stunning Di**le Peninsula: a horse riding and pony trekking experience with

A brilliant start to Bootcamp with a fantastic family-run local business and to think just 12 hours earlier, these lads didn’t even know each other 👏

We have heard the very sad news of the passing of Marion Fossett. Marion was always the star attraction in Tralee as par...
06/06/2026

We have heard the very sad news of the passing of Marion Fossett. Marion was always the star attraction in Tralee as part of Fossett's Circus who have been closely linked with the Festival throughout the decades. On behalf of everyone in the Rose of Tralee International Festival family, we send our love and condolences to all of the Fossett family.

The 2025 Rose Es**rts were honoured to be invited to The Mo Awards at The Dean Hotel, Dublin, following their stellar Mo...
29/05/2026

The 2025 Rose Es**rts were honoured to be invited to The Mo Awards at The Dean Hotel, Dublin, following their stellar Movember campaign last November!

The lads proudly represented the Rose Es**rts after raising vital funds and awareness for men’s health in 2025. A brilliant night celebrating the incredible Movember community, standout supporters, and fundraisers who continue to make such an important impact. 🌹

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Applications for Rose Buds and Rose Buddies are only open for a few more weeks, so if you have a little one interested i...
18/05/2026

Applications for Rose Buds and Rose Buddies are only open for a few more weeks, so if you have a little one interested in taking part, there's a cut off deadline of the 19th of June!
We're looking for little boys and girls aged between 6 and 10 who love the Rose of Tralee International Festival, who enjoy new experiences and wholove meeting new people! This is a once in a lifetime experience that's fun for all the family! With great parties, parades, workshops, play adventures, live TV and more, all of the children that take part leave with a great confidence boost, fantastic memories to last a lifetime, and Mammy and Daddy have a great week too!
All applications are through our website - www.roseoftralee.ie and with the closing date on the 19th of June, the deadline is fast approaching!

Statement from Anthony O’Gara, Rose of Tralee International Festival:"Suad Mooge is the 2026 Dublin Rose, chosen by her ...
14/05/2026

Statement from Anthony O’Gara, Rose of Tralee International Festival:

"Suad Mooge is the 2026 Dublin Rose, chosen by her community from an exceptional group of thirty-eight women, and a worthy and popular winner. We are proud to have such an accomplished woman represent Dublin at this year’s Festival.
 

The Rose of Tralee International Festival celebrates Irish women from every background, culture and community, at home and around the world. That has always been at the heart of the Festival and remains central to who we are today.
 

We unequivocally condemn the racism and abuse directed at Suad. There is no place for this behaviour, online or otherwise. No individual should be subjected to it, and we commend Suad for the dignity and strength she has shown.

The Festival wholeheartedly supports Suad and we look forward to welcoming her on her exciting journey to Tralee in August and indeed through the rest of her year as the Dublin Rose. 

We will not be engaging further on this, nor amplifying commentary that seeks to misrepresent Suad or the Festival."

06/05/2026

Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins is inviting the community to come together this Saturday, May 9th, for Darkness Into Light in Portlaoise đź’›

Walk with us at sunrise in support of Pieta and help shine a light on mental health and su***de prevention. Together, we can remind people that they are never alone. ✨

The 2026 Rose Es**rt interviews took place this weekend at the Tullamore Court Hotel, with an incredible group of candid...
03/05/2026

The 2026 Rose Es**rt interviews took place this weekend at the Tullamore Court Hotel, with an incredible group of candidates meeting our judging panel.

A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time and brought such energy, enthusiasm and personality to the process. Selecting this year’s Rose Es**rts will be no easy task!

Attention young men of Ireland! Are you aged between 21-31, confident, positive and like wearing tuxedos? Then WE WANT Y...
21/04/2026

Attention young men of Ireland! Are you aged between 21-31, confident, positive and like wearing tuxedos? Then WE WANT YOU!

Applications are CLOSING THIS FRIDAY for Rose Es**rts at the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival, so move quickly!

Having applied, you will quickly realise that this will be an experience like no other, a golden ticket to enjoy all of the festivities up close in August, and to make lifelong friendships and be a part of an extraordinary team!

If you’re someone who enjoys meeting new people, stepping outside your comfort zone and making the most of every opportunity, then log on to our website and get your application in before it's too late!

From the Bootcamp to the parades, ceremonies and parties and of course the live TV shows, this is an unforgettable whirlwind adventure that brings together Irish people from all over the world to celebrate. Be a man about it - be a Rose Es**rt!

Address

Denny Street
Tralee
COKERRY

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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+353667121322

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