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Rose of Tralee International Festival

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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.

31/10/2026

Caoilfhinn enjoyed a lovely morning supporting the Pink Ribbon Coffee Morning in aid of breast cancer awareness. 💗

Events like these are a beautiful reminder of the strength of community, the importance of raising awareness and the support we can offer to those affected by breast cancer.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who organised, attended and supported such a meaningful event. 💕

30/10/2026

Caoilfhinn had a fantastic time joining Caoimhe, the Kerry Rose, and some of the Rose escorts at Ballyroe Lodge Hotel for the official launch of the search for the 2027 Kerry Rose! 🌹

29/10/2026

Caoilfhinn was delighted to meet with Jill Mellor from See Her Elected to learn more about the fantastic work they do to encourage and support women in politics.

They discussed how they can work together to empower more women to find their voice, build their confidence and feel encouraged to step into leadership and decision-making roles.

Creating opportunities for women to be heard, represented and involved in shaping our communities is so important, and Caoilfhinn looks forward to exploring how they can continue to support this work together. 💜

27/10/2026

Caoilfhinn was delighted to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Westmeath Older People’s Council and speak about her fond memories of working with their intergenerational events over the years. 💚

Getting involved in community initiatives has always given Caoilfhinn a great sense of pride in her county and a real appreciation for the dedication, hard work and commitment of the many volunteers who give so much to their communities.

It was wonderful to recognise the fantastic work of the Westmeath Older People’s Council and congratulate them on winning Best Age Friendly Programme in the Country earlier this month. A fantastic achievement that everyone involved should be incredibly proud of! 👏

Thank you for the warm welcome and for everything you do to make a difference in your community. 💚

26/10/2026

Caoilfhinn’s Visit to Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Rhodes, Co. Offaly

Caoilfhinn had a wonderful time visiting Scoil Mhuire Naofa in Rhodes, Co. Offaly, yesterday! 🌟

She had the pleasure of judging the 5th and 6th class Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Dragons’ Den, where, alongside the teachers, she helped select the two winning projects. She also joined the school community in raising both the Green Flag and the Gaelbhratach! 💚🇮🇪

Caoilfhinn then spoke with the students and members of the local community about her experience at the Rose of Tralee International Festival and her own journey towards accepting hair loss. She shared an important message about embracing what makes us different and having the confidence to be ourselves. 💕

A big thank you to Principal Mrs Mary Bray and teacher Freya Lennon for the warm welcome and for showing Caoilfhinn around the school.

Thank you to everyone at Scoil Mhuire Naofa for such a lovely visit! 🌹

24/10/2026

🎭 A lovely visit to Siamsa Tíre Theatre in Tralee!

Caoilfhinn enjoyed meeting Mike Kelly and the crew behind The Cable for a chat about the show and all the work that goes on behind the scenes. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talent and creativity within Ireland’s arts and theatre community! ✨🌹

23/10/2026

Caoilfhinn enjoyed a lovely walkabout around Tralee Town, popping into some of the wonderful local businesses along the way! 🛍️✨

A big thank you to everyone who gave her such a warm welcome at Vila, Vero Moda, Pamela Scott and An Cearnóg Bar. 💚🌹

22/10/2026

A heartwarming visit to Our Lady of Fatima Nursing Home in Tralee! ❤️

Caoilfhinn had a lovely time meeting residents and sharing smiles and conversation. Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome and for making her visit so special! ✨

21/10/2026

🌹 A lovely visit to Scoil Mhuire De Lourdes, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry! ✨

Caoilfhinn had a wonderful time meeting the students and enjoying a special visit to the school. Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome! 💚

20/10/2026

2026 Rose of Tralee, Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh in Siamsa Tíre in Tralee, speaks with writer and performer Mike Kelly to find out more about the background of new show 'The Cable', touring Ireland now! Limerick, Longford, Clare, Galway and Letterkenny - get your tickets booked ASAP! - For the full interview, and to hear more about what Caoilfhinn has been busy with - follow the youtube link! https://youtu.be/_s9P8bOPWrY?si=8JZwbj3SxYkooZzt

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

Telephone

+353667121322

Website

http://www.roseoftralee.ie/

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