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Daithi O’Se from RTE was on hand at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin for the launch of this years 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival with the 57 Roses. Photo By Domnick Walsh
THE 57 Rose of Tralee contestants gathered at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Wednesday morning to meet host Dáithí Ó Sé and pose for some photos.
Then it was off on the road to Tralee to begin the madness for the next week where they have a hectic schedule before Monday and Tuesday’s selection nights.
After arriving at The Rose Hotel this evening, some are off to the Tralee Bay Wetlands for the ‘Celebration Of Light’ ceremony, while others will spend some time at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
Tomorrow sees them off in groups around the county before the ‘Celebration Of Roses’ in the Dome on Thursday night. It’s some week ahead for them and theyr escorts! Scroll down for photos…
Kerry Rose Celine O’Shea and 8 year old Nia Walshe from Tralee at the photoshoot at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin Wednesday morning. Photo: Domnick Walsh
Kerry Rose Celine O’Shea and Cork Rose Erinn O’Connell with Daithi O’Se from RTE at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin for the launch of this years 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival. Photo By Domnick Walsh
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The Roses meet Daithi. Photo by Domnick Walsh
Sligo Rose Julie Patterson Galway Rose Deirdre O’Sullivan and Carlow Rose Shauna Ray Lacey at the photoshoot. Photo by Domnick Walsh
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