The Rose of Tralee returns to The Kingdom - Co Kerry - from August 16 through August 20 this year.
Ireland’s flagship family festival, the Rose of Tralee Festival plays host to five days and nights of parades, gala functions, community events, entertainment, televised Rose Selection nights, and much more.
Before taking the stage, the Roses representing 32 centres from around the world embarked on a road tour of Ireland, exploring different parts of the country and learning more about its great heritage and culture. This year’s Rose Tour took place from August 11 through August 16.
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After the Rose tour, the five-day Féile Thrá Lí rolls into Tralee town in Co Kerry from August 16 through August 20. The street festival features parades, live music, street theatre, fireworks, and more over the period.
Finally, at the heart of the Rose of Tralee is the selection nights, which are presented live on television on August 19 and August 20, culminating with the selection of the new Rose of Tralee.
What is the Rose of Tralee International Festival?
The Rose of Tralee International Festival is a celebration of Irish culture and heritage, connecting the global Irish community.
The Festival is supported by over 70 Rose Centres globally in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Australia, and New Zealand, with centres selecting a Rose bi-annually, such that 32 Roses enjoy everything that the Festival has to offer each year.
The five-day festival culminates in the selection of the International Rose of Tralee, a year-long ambassador role for the woman who will represent Ireland and the Festival, both locally and around the world.
Roses during the 2022 Rose of Tralee. (RollingNews.ie)
How many Roses are in the 2024 Rose of Tralee?
32 women will be representing Rose Centres from all around the world at this year's festival, including six Roses who are representing centres across the US.
The 2024 International Rose Centres this year are Cavan, Chicago, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Dubai, Dublin, Florida, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, London, Louth, Melbourne, Monaghan, Newfoundland & Labrador, New York, North Carolina, New Zealand, Ohio, Perth, Roscommon, San Francisco, Sligo, Sydney, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wicklow, and Yorkshire.
Who is judging the 2024 Rose of Tralee?
This year, the selection panel consists of four judges, chaired by the 1998 Rose of Tralee Luzveminda O’Sullivan. She's joined by Nuala Carey of RTÉ Weather and National Lottery, Ollie Turner, a Galway broadcaster who has been head of Sport with Galway Bay FM since 2000 and was recently elected as a local councillor in Co Galway, and international fashion designer Don O'Neill.
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Who is hosting the 2024 Rose of Tralee?
Hosts Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas are set to take over the Dome to present the 2024 Rose of Tralee Selection Nights live on television on August 19 and 20.
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When will the 2024 Rose of Tralee be selected?
The 2024 Rose of Tralee will be selected on live television on August 20, the culmination of two nights of live programming featuring interviews with the finalists.
Who is the 2023 Rose of Tralee?
Irish American Róisín Wiley, who represented New York, was the 2023 Rose of Tralee. She was the first New York Rose to win the competition since 2007, and the first Rose representing an American city to win since 2016.
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What are the qualifications to enter the Rose of Tralee?
The eligibility criteria to enter the 2025 Rose of Tralee are ...
Be 18 years of age by January 1, 2025 and will not have reached your 30th birthday on or prior to September 1, 2025.
Be female or identify as female.
Be born in Ireland be an Irish citizen, or be of Irish origin by virtue of one of your ancestors having been born in Ireland.
Never have previously represented any Centre as a Rose in the Regional Festival or International Rose of Tralee Selection.
For applicants residing outside the island of Ireland – be living in the region you wish to represent for a minimum of one year and recommend that if selected as the Rose that you will remain resident in this region for the following 12 months.
Be available for Rose Selection events and if selected be available for International Festival events.
An entrant sponsorship fee of €250 is required for entrants based in Ireland. Local International Centres have more details on their sponsorship details.
How can I watch the Rose of Tralee 2024?
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas will interview the final 32 Roses live from the festival dome in Tralee, Co Kerry at 8 pm Irish time on Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20 on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, with a break for the Nine News.
The Rose of Tralee will be available to watch for free, live and on-demand by audiences in Ireland and around the world on RTÉ Player on desktop, mobile, and Connected TV.
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