Applying after 'a few vinos': Everything you need to know about this year's Rose of Tralee
The Rose of Tralee festival is returning for its 67th year, featuring 32 contestants from around the world. The event includes a series of cultural tours and parades before the final televised competition in mid-August.
Why it matters
It is one of Ireland's oldest and most prominent cultural festivals, serving as a significant connection point for the global Irish diaspora.
IT IS THAT time of year again as 32 contestants from Ireland and across the globe compete for the Rose of Tralee crown.
The 67th Rose of Tralee festival will begin this week and today the roses gathered at a hotel in south Dublin for their first photocall with hosts Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas.
This Dublin launch happens each year ahead of the main televised event on 17 and 18 August to crown the winner.
As part of the festival, roses also embark on a tour, taking part in parades and cultural events across the county.
But ahead of this year’s competition, here’s everything you need to know about one of Ireland’s oldest festivals.
Women between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible to apply for the festival.
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