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Rose of Tralee, Maggie McEldowney, with Rose Escort of Year, John Slowey, launching the search for lads aged 21 to 30 to take part one of the most famous international festivals in the world.
Photo By : Domnick Walsh
ROSE of Tralee, Maggie McEldowney, has challenged young Kerry men to see if they have what it takes to be a Rose Escort at this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival from 16-22 August.
The Festival takes its name from a 19th century love song, so it was fitting that Maggie and the reigning Rose Escort of Year, John Slowey, would choose Valentine’s Day to launch the search for lads aged 21 to 30 to take part one of the most famous international festivals in the world.
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The primary role of a Rose Escort is to look after his Rose and ensure her time at the Festival is a memorable and enjoyable experience.
The successful candidates will take part in a team-building Boot Camp in June at some of Kerry’s most stunning locations and participate in Festival events in August including the Gala Rose Ball, Parades and seven full days of entertainment.
In order to be eligible to be a Rose Escort at the Rose of Tralee International Festival applicants must:
• Be male, 21 years of age by 1st January 2017 and not have reached your 31st birthday on or prior to 1st September 2017
• Be unmarried or never been married
• Be born in Ireland or of Irish origin by virtue of one of your ancestors having been born in Ireland
• Be available for Selection events and if selected be available for the International Festival events from 16th to 22nd August 2017 in Tralee.
One of the 65 gentlemen will be announced as the Rose Escort of the Year live on RTE One television on Monday 21st August.
Each candidate will be charged an application fee and should he be chosen as a Rose Escort, he will be required to obtain sponsorship of €1,500.
Lads who are man enough to apply for the job of a lifetime as a Rose of Tralee Escort can do so at www.roseoftralee.ie before Thursday, March 16 or email info@roseoftralee.ie for more information.
