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Kerry Rose 2015 Julett Culloty (third from left) with some of this year’s contestants. From left; Siobhan Clifford (Tralee Chamber Alliance), Louise Daly (MD O’Sheas) and Amy Reidy (The Kerryman). Photo by Will Nolan
KERRY Rose hopefuls gathered at The Rose Hotel on Sunday for an information evening hosted by the Kerry Rose Centre.
This was the Roses’ first meeting together to find out what’s in store for them over the next couple of weeks, ahead of the Kerry Rose Selection which takes place on May 20th at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
2016 has seen fantastic interest in the Kerry Rose Selection. According to Honor Hurley coordinator of the Kerry Rose Centre; “We have 32 entrants taking part in our selection this year – we have even a waiting list of girls who want to participate but we simply cannot accommodate everyone as it is just a one night event but we look forward to having them participate next year”.
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Entrants came from all around the county to find out more about the upcoming exciting events over the next few weeks, which include The Darkness into Light Walk on Saturday May 7th, followed by a VIP breakfast and pamper morning at The Rose Hotel. Friday May 13th is action packed with a reception at Kerry County Buildings, a visit to Pieta House & the annual night out at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium for the Kerry Rose entrants.
The Kerry Rose centre team have also organised a surprise Kerry Rose tour for Saturday evening May 14th for the Rose entrants and judges.
The Kerry Rose Centre thanked all those businesses and organisations that sponsored an entrant for the Kerry Rose Selection. In addition, the Kerry Rose Centre is delighted to be associated with Pieta House as their Charity partner for the 2016 Kerry Rose Selection.
Tickets for the selection are available through any of the rose entrants or from the festival office by calling Honor on 086 372 2632. Further information available from kerryrosecentre@gmail.com (scroll down for photos)
The list of Kerry Rose 2016 contestants.
Kerry Rose 2015 Julett Culloty (front centre) with most of the contestants for Kerry Rose 2016 at a get together in the Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Will Nolan
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Kerry Rose 2015 Julett Culloty (fourth from left) with some of this year’s contestants. From left; Áine Sheehan (Cable O’Learys Bar & Restaurant), Sinead Boyle (Suits Select), Leonie Flaherty (The Ashe Hotel), Danielle O Sullivan (Killarney Grand), Máire Curran (Sea Lodge Waterville) and Ciara Walsh (Republic of Jewels). Photo by Will Nolan
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Kerry Rose 2015 Julett Culloty (fourth from left) with some of this year’s contestants. From left; Nicola Coffey (The Shire Killarney), Sinead Collins (The Village Inn), Louise Leen (Samantha’s Hair Salon), Clodagh O’Connor (Gael Linn), Aisling Harrington (Kenmare Plant Hire) and Marita Mc Sweeney (Crag Cave). Photo by Will Nolan
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Kerry Rose 2015 Julett Culloty (fourth from left) with some of this year’s contestants. From left; Colleen Kennelly (Cahills SuperValu Ballybunion), Mairead O’Mahony (Bon Secours Hospital), Clodagh Collins (Chief O’Neills Pub Chicago), Maria Flynn (University Hospital Kerry), Michelle O Connor (Sásta Sausages and Puddings) and Maureen Cournane (The Gleneagle Hotel). Photo by Will Nolan
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Kerry Rose 2015 Julett Culloty (fourth from left) with some of this year’s contestants. From left; Carly Holden (Chopin’s Café), Ashley Guinan (Down Syndrome Kerry), Christine Sheehan (Fexco), Carmel O’Leary (Cllr. Dan McCarthy), Stephanie Maher (Flavins Coach Hire) and Aoife Daly Sponsored By IPT Group 135. Photo by Will Nolan
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