Rose of Tralee

2022 - 8 - 14

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Rose of Tralee returns for first time in 3 years, allows transgender ... (IrishCentral)

The world-famous Rose of Tralee festival will allow transgender women to compete for the first time in the competition's 63-year history when it returns ...

Anthony O'Gara, the Executive Chair of the Rose of Tralee, told Radio Kerry last year that transwomen had never been explicitly ruled out from competing in the festival but said organizers were keen to move to a "policy stating that trans women are welcome as opposed to just presuming that they feel welcome". The previous age restriction was set at 28. In addition to transgender women, married women will also be allowed to compete in the Rose of Tralee, while the age restriction has been expanded to include women up to the age of 29.

Wicklow to host Rose of Tralee contestants - WicklowNews (WicklowNews.Net)

Wicklow County Council will be hosting 17 of the Rose of Tralee contestants, including the Wicklow Rose, Rosin Long, on Tuesday and Wednesday next, August.

Coverage will be viewed all over the world and will be of invaluable help in marketing County Wicklow into the future.” “This is a marvellous cultural experience, unique to Ireland but known all over the world. Wicklow County Council will be hosting 17 of the Rose of Tralee contestants, including the Wicklow Rose, Rosin Long, on Tuesday and Wednesday next, August 16th and 17th.

Rose of Tralee contestants to be given tour of Kildare in advance of ... (Kildare Now)

The Roses will be staying in Barberstown Castle where they will also enjoy a myriad of activities including a black-tie gala dinner. Aine Mangan, CEO of Into ...

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I can't wait to have a trans Rose on stage, says Rose of Tralee host ... (The Irish Sun)

THE Rose of Tralee is back and will "welcome" any contestants who identify as a woman - with host Daithi O'Se saying he thinks the move is “absolu.

The host explained the importance the Rose of Tralee is to the local area and the importance of celebrating heritage. Daithi said: “The Rose of Tralee space is for everyone and I can’t wait for the day we have a trans Rose on stage. I can’t wait to have a trans Rose on stage, says Rose of Tralee host Daithi O Se as he prepares for festival return

Rose of Tralee finalists in tour of Ireland as bookies firm up ... (Irish Mirror)

Kerry Rose Edaein O'Connell remains the favourite to take the 2022 crown, but she has drifted out to 10/3 from 11/4.

“We had to cut the 29-year-old into 8/1 from 20/1 following solid support so she is very popular. It has been a real highlight for the roses.” Kerry Rose Edaein O’Connell remains the favourite to be crowned Rose of Tralee but Texas Rose Arden Stringer is starting to close the gap on the frontrunners.

Roses bunch together for a blooming great road trip around Ireland ... (Independent.ie)

Competitors in this year's Rose of Tralee made the “trip to Tipp” at the weekend as part of their tour of various counties.

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Rose of Tralee contestants visit some of Tipperary's top tourist ... (TipperaryLive.ie)

The International Rose of Tralee Tour visited Tipperary this weekend shining a spotlight on the beautiful county as part of their tour of Ireland. A deleg.

It was followed by an evening on the Suir Blueway where roses could choose to kayak, cycle or walk to take in the breath-taking scenery along the route. The International Rose of Tralee Tour visited Tipperary this weekend shining a spotlight on the beautiful county as part of their tour of Ireland. Tipperary Rose Aisling O'Donovan from Fethard playing camogie with the Philadelphia Rose Tara Ryan on the lawn of Cashel Palace Hotel during the Rose of Tralee Tour of Tipperary