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.Sharon Carmody and Claire Sweeney from Limerick at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE torrential rain returned to the Festival on Monday night, just in time for the Nathan Carter concert.
Over 1,000 people still braved the downpours, with most of them able to squeeze into the covered area which has come in handy over the past week.
The fans of the country music sensation came from all over the country for the gig which went down a storm with those attending. We took some shots early in the night before the place got too packed. Scroll down for photos…
.Catherine Carmody, Amy McNamara, Rebecca Lynch and Martina Guiney at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Orla, Claire, Anne and Mark Maher and Niamh O’Brien from Tipperary at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Hannah Sugrue, Breda Sugrue, Siobhan David Hannah David and Catherine Coleman at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSharon McNeigh, Isobel McNeigh and Bernadette Langan from Mayo at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sinead Boyle and Sarah Power at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPatricia Kerins and Anthony O’Connor at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Emma Moriarty and Lorraine Truslove at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.North Kerry ladies Tanya Kissane, Catherine Stack, Anne Carmody, Maura O’Hanlon and Marian O’Hanlon at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJackie and Maurice Mannix at the Nathan Carter concert on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nathan Carter is to appear in the INEC on New Year’s Eve.
IT may only be April, but the INEC in Killarney have already announced their main attraction for New Year’s Eve.
It’s a man familiar with the county, having played a number of times in Tralee and Killarney, but Nathan Carter will still prove a big draw when he plays on December 31 at the famed venue and tickets will go on sale from tomorrow morning.
He is the most successful live act across the venues of Ireland at this moment in time. He hasn’t done badly in the national sales charts either, with three number one albums following his two number one singles and two number one live DVDs, elevating him to household name status.
Tickets on sale from Thursday April 21st from www.inec.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie – Standing €30 Seated €33.50.
.Donagh O’ Mahony, Neila Cronin, Norma O’Mahony and Ciara Curtin enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy
HUNDREDS of fans were out in force on Friday night to watch one of the best known singers in the country rock his third straight appearance at the Rose of Tralee Festival.
Nathan Carter blew Denny Street away last night with his typical energetic performance for almost three hours as he performed well into the night and belted out the crowd favourites in ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘King of The Road’.
The singer drew great cheers after welcoming three children on stage with him to perform a song with him towards the end of his set and by the sounds of it, he might have a few competitors on his hands in a few years.
Crowds of fans, young and old were left delighted with the performance and no doubt hoping that the 25 year old singer will be back again next year.
Check out an interview with the star from the girls at ‘SocialBox TV’ and photos of fans at the concert below…
Sarah Murphy and Orla O’Brien enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyNathan Skillen, Tracey Rick, Edna Skillen, Billy Skillen, Rodney Hutchinson and William Skillen enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyAmanda Moloney, Mary Moloney and Siobhan Moloney enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyTerri Farrell, Breda Sammon and Catherine Kennedy enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyDavid Quirke and Amanda Twohig enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Becky King and Aoife Scanlon enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Orla Walsh and Lisa Cadogan enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyMaria Fusco and Marian Fitzell enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyPatricia O’Shea, Elaine Martin and Bridie Martin enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyDonna O’Brien and Donna Marie enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus DennehyShirley Eager, Rachel Eager and Mary Slattery enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Joanne Randall and Jennifer Griffin enjoying themselves at Nathan Carter on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy
Nathan Carter, seen here with Rose Of Tralee Maria Walsh on stage last year.
NATHAN Carter, Hometown, Stereokicks, Hudson Taylor, Gavin James, Riptide Movement, Sharon Shannon and the Kilfenora Céilí Band are just a few of the acts that will all perform live at this year’s Rose of Tralee International Street Festival.
A Full Access Street Ticket (F.A.S.T.) to see all eight acts will go on sale this Friday, April 24 for only €25 and for 2015 only, this ticket will also allow access to the Monday night Disco in the Dome on August 17.
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Festival-goers can make a huge saving by purchasing a multi-concert ticket for only €25 from www.RoseofTralee.ie, which allow access to all Festival concerts on Denny Street.
Individually-priced tickets to see Hometown, Stereokicks, Gavin James, Ripetide Movement and Hudson Taylor (Sunday 16th August) will cost only €15, while tickets to Nathan Carter (Friday 14th August), Sharon Shannon (Monday 17th August) and The Kilfenora Céilí Band (Tuesday 18th August) – all on Denny Street Stage will cost €10.
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The Festival Street Carnival Coordinator, Bryan Carr, said: “Boybands, hold a special place in the memories Rose of Tralee International Festival-goers with the likes of Westlife and Boyzone starting their careers in Tralee. Irish chart-toppers Hometown made their first live TV appearance during last year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival and since then they have gone from strength to strength. Nathan Carter and Sharon Shannon are back by HUGE popular demand and many more acts will perform for free in Tralee throughout the Festival.”
There will be something for everyone at the 2015 Rose of Tralee International Festival with lots of free and affordable entertainment including – three Rose Parades, two spectacular Fireworks Displays, the Skyfest Air Show and more live music than ever with details to be announced in the coming weeks.
This is all in addition to the magnificent events in the Dome including – televised Rose Selections on RTÉ, the Fashion Show and the International Rose Ball.
The Festival of Kerry Support Group paid tribute to the Vintners and Business community of Tralee who give close on €100,000 each year for affordable and free street events.
The Chairman of the Festival of Kerry Support Group, Danny Leane, said: “With the support of the local businesses and the Rose of Tralee International Festival, subsidised tickets for the Denny Street Concerts are great value for anyone’s pocket. The entertainment at the Rose of Tralee International Festival, while not specifically a music festival, is geared towards people of all ages, especially families.”
Tickets are available from the Rose of Tralee Office, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street, Tralee and from www.RoseofTralee.ie from 9am on Friday 24th April.
For more details please contact the Rose of Tralee International Festival on 066-7121322 or tickets@roseoftralee.ie.
Rose of Tralee 2014 Maria Walsh looks out at the crowd on Denny Street on Tuesday night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
A HUGE crowd gathered on Denny Street on Tuesday night to welcome the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and to enjoy the incredible firework display of Midnight Madness.
Before the big announcement came, a silence that seemed to last an age swept across Denny Street as we waited to hear who would be crowned the 2014 Rose of Tralee.
“Philadelphia!” shouted Dáithí while the crowd shouted and applauded. “I told you she’d win,” was familiar refrain that made its way around the street.
An expectant hum began to reverberate down the street, as many people enjoyed the crystal clear night and bobbed along to the music that pumped from the main stage to pass the time.
Finally floats packed with Roses were spotted and spirits were raised once again as people waited in anticipation for their new Rose. She arrived and took everything in her stride as she made her way out of the float and on to the main stage.
Barriers were taken in and the main bulk of the crowd drew near the main stage just in time to make the biggest cheer of the week when Maria Walsh raised her bouquet aloft.
Maria looked genuinely humbled and gave thanks to the people of Tralee in her speech.
To seal the deal, Country Music star Nathan Carter arrived on stage to serenade a Rose of Tralee, though this time, not Mary, but Maria.
Watch Nathan Carter sing ‘The Rose of Tralee’ to Maria Walsh, plus more photos below…
Country singer Nathan Carter sings the ‘The Rose of Tralee’ to the 2014 Rose, Maria Walsh. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.2014 Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh speaks to the crowd on Denny Street. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Maria Walsh celebrates her Rose of Tralee title with a wave to the cameras as fireworks go off in the background. Photo by Dermot CreanIn Denny St awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Jimmy Murphy, Dylan Murphy and Julia Murphy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Rebecca and Sarah Gahan, Caroline O’Sullivan, Elizabeth Lawlor and Stacy Wallis. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.There were tears from the Darwin’s Rosebud Nadile Moroney who was disappointed her Rose didn’t win. She was with her mother Edel. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Patricia Obrisan, Christina Obrisan and Steven Obrisan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Lydia O’Sullivan, Phillip O’Sullivan and Grace O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Natasha O’Callaghan, Kelly O’Halloran, Jacinta O’Halloran and Shane O’Brien. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: John Power, Ita Power, Joe Regan, Mary Power, Sandra O’Shea, David Power, Vincent Power, Elana O’Shea and Pascal Power. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Erica Shanahan and Eva Mullen. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Natasha O’Callaghan, Kelly O’Hallaran, Jacinta O’Hallaran and Shane O’Brian. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Jules O’Sullivan, Emma Bear and Maurice O’Connell. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.In Denny Street awaiting the arrival of the new Rose of Tralee and Midnight Madness, were, from left: Robyn Evans, Lara Evans, Sharon Evans, Lawrence Mullen, Gerard, Sean, and Majella Lonergan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Part of the crowd in Denny Street react to the announcement from the big screen that the Philadelphia Rose Maria Walsh is the new Rose of Tralee. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THE Roses may arrive today, but the unofficial start to the Festival was last night when Nathan Carter rocked over a thousand people in the Dome.
Fresh from appearing on the stage with Daniel O’Donnell over in the INEC the previous night, the Liverpool lad belted out the hits to an enraptured audience of all ages.
Now that the Dome has been ‘warmed up’, it’s down to the glamorous business of the Rose Ball tonight.
Be sure to visit TraleeToday.ie later tonight for all the style, fashion and news from the event.
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Maria and Kelly Crozier from Derry, down for the Festival and enjoying the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Murphy, Cheala Murphy and Eithne Murphy, Castleisland and Gneeveguilla, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAileen Riordan, Geraldine Hurley and Marie Hanafin who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDiane Lyons (centre) with Caoimhe Scannell and Roisin Lyons, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSheila O’Flynn and Gillian Murphy, Coachford, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAnne and Grainne Browne, Castleisland and Kenmare, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMaria Stack, Darina Stack, Claire Stack, Joan O’Brien and Grace Stack who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanBronagh Devlin with Alana Devlin, Caolan Devlin, Cliodhna Timlin and, in front, Olivia Devlin who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEamon and Mary Kelly with children Daniel and Laura from Westport, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanNuala O’Keeffe, Gneeveguilla and Kathleen Collins, Tralee, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJacqueline Healy, Mark Bryan and Rosemary Flynn, West Cork, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSheila Ann Dee, Ciara Corridon and Carina Kenny, Ballylongford and Ballyheigue, who went to the Nathan Carter concert at the Dome on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
