At last year’s Rose Ball were Caoimhe Flanagan, Elizabeth Spellman, Catherine Sherry and Nicola McEvoy, looking very glamorous. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE most glamorous night in Tralee’s social calendar is the Rose of Tralee International Rose Ball and tickets are now on sale for the event which takes place on Friday, August 14.
Preceded by a champagne reception, the award-winning Brook Catering will once again serve up a feast fit for a King with Irish produce to suit all tastes featuring a delicious starter, a choice of main course and a stunning signature dessert.
With such a mouth-watering menu, great entertainment in a spectacular setting, it’s little surprise that this year’s International Rose Ball is on the verge of being sold-out again with tickets at €125 a head.
The General Manager of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, Oliver Hurley, said: “Many of our friends – old and new – have chosen the Rose Ball as the centrepiece of their visit to the town for their own Rose gathering. This event continues to be the highlight of the year for many people and once again there will be a spectacular night of style and entertainment on show.”
“We have retained the ticket price from the Rose Gathering of two years ago and everyone who attends will be in the company of this year’s 32 International Roses, 32 Escorts, RTÉ Selection Host Dáithí Ó Sé, his RTÉ colleague Mary Kennedy and many more well-known people,” said Oliver Hurley.
The magnificent band Brass & Co will entertain the guests with a fabulous mix of music, while local favourite Chris Shortt will round-off the night into the early hours of the morning with his exciting disco.
A musical addition to this year’s pre-dinner entertainment line-up includes a close-harmony trio Swingabella who will bring back the sassy sound of the Swing, Lindy Hop and Rock ‘n’ Roll era of the 40s and 50s.
The International Rose Ball will take place on Friday 14th August and the remaining tickets are available from www.roseoftralee.ie.
For more details on the International Rose Ball and other Rose of Tralee International Festival events visit www.roseoftralee.ie.
