.Kerry captain Niamh Carmody and the Kerry team will take part in the Rose of Tralee parade on Sunday week. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
THE Kerry Ladies Football team will be part of the Rose of Tralee/Féile Thrá Lí Sunday afternoon parade on August 18.
Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey announced the news this morning saying: “I am thrilled to announce that our victorious All Ireland Ladies Kerry team will be a proud part of the upcoming Rose of Tralee / Féile Thrá Lí parade.”
“Organising this began right after the final whistle of Sunday’s match when Kerry clinched the victory. I have spoken with both the team management and the Chairperson of the Kerry LGFA and I’m delighted to confirm this is going to happen.”
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“This addition brings a new dynamic to our parade and is a fitting recognition of the Kerry Ladies team for their remarkable achievements and their role in promoting women’s sport in our county.”
“A huge thank you to the Tralee MD office for their instrumental role in organizing this, along with the International Rose of Tralee Festival and the Feile Thrá Lí committee. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated!” added Mayor Sheehy.
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.“Da Rebalss!”…Cork Rose supporters at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE crowds turned out in their thousands to see the Roses paraded through the streets of the town last night.
There was great colour in some quarters with the Cork Rose supporters in particular playing a stormer at the corner of Denny Street as they waited for their Kate.
There was also sizeable contingents for the Sydney, Western Canada, Germany and many others dotted along the route, while we spotted loads of local people enjoying the parade as you can see below…
Supporting the Dublin Rose. Photo by Dermot Crean.Happy faces at the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanLocals enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe long arm of the law. Photo by Dermot Crean.Locals enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean“Come on Offaly!” Photo by Dermot CreanHaving fun at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some locals enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanEnjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanSome locals enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean.Familiar Tralee faces in the crowd. Photo by Dermot CreanMore Sydney Rose supporters. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Philly crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean.Supporting the Sydney Rose. Photo by Dermot Crean“Da Rebalss!” Photo by Dermot CreanThe Blennerville crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some locals out for the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Western Canada crew out in force. Photo by Dermot CreanGermany calling. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Carlow crew. Photo by Dermot CreanPeace out. Photo by Dermot CreanThe San Francisco Rose fan club. Photo by Dermot CreanGetting a good view. Photo by Dermot CreanLooking forward to the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Hayles and the Creans enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanSupporting the Washington DC Rose. Photo by Dermot CreanFaces in the crowd at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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.The Western Canada and Longford Roses enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
THANKFULLY, the weather held on Saturday night so the masses could enjoy one of the highlights of the Rose of Tralee/Féile Thrá Lí festival week.
There was a sizeable crowd present for the Rose parade which made its way from John Joe Sheehy Road arriving at Castle Street just after 9pm.
DJ Chris Shortt, stationed at the bottom of Denny Street, kept the crowd entertained as they waited patiently for the bands and floats, while Brian Hurley was at the top of the street welcoming the Roses to the stage.
The evening culminated with a spectacular fireworks display which signalled the festival fun has truly begun! Scroll down for photos…
Roses wave to the crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kerry Rose Kelsey Lang McCarthy waves to the masses. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Queensland Rose enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Limerick Rose at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean.A smiling Carlow Rose. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Boston and New England Rose at the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Melbourne Rose waves to the crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean.Roses wave to the crowd. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking part in the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Clare and Down Roses enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean.Photo by Dermot CreanThe Rose Buds enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Rose Buds enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Rose Buds enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe New York and Dublin Roses at the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe South Australia and Mayo Roses enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean.Adi Roche leading the Chernobyl Children International representation. Photo by Dermot CreanCork Rose flying the Rebel flag. Photo by Dermot CreanA trio of Roses enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Meath Rose enjoying the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanThe Philadelphia Rose poses for a pic. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Laois Rose loving the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Antrim and London Roses wave to the crowd. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanSome agile action on the Fossetts Circus float. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanMayor of Tralee Johnnie Wall with Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy and Daithi Ó Sé wave to the crowd. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot Crean
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.Kerry Rose Édaein O’Connell during the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
SATURDAY night was alright for partying as the Rose Parade returned after three years.
Brian Hurley proved an adept MC for the evening as he introduced all the participants from the main stage on Denny Street.
The biggest cheer was reserved for the Kerry Rose Édaein O’Connell who took her place on the stage with the other 32 Roses at the end of the parade. Hopefully she’ll grace the stage again tomorrow night when the new Rose of Tralee is crowned! Scroll down for photos…
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FOR the second time in a month, thousands of people lined the streets of Tralee to wave and cheer on an evening of celebration.
While it was the victorious footballers being hailed back in July, the crowds on Saturday night were celebrating the return of the Rose parade after a period of three years.
The weather didn’t play ball though and the rain came just as the parade started. However, the crowds stayed to see the 33 Roses who waved from the floats in what was another extravaganza of noise and colour.
The evening came to a close with the spectacular fireworks display leaving the crowd to enjoy the rest of the entertainment on the streets and in the bars of the town. Scroll down for photos…
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.Colour at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
ROSES, marching bands and colourful floats made for a great spectacle on the streets of Tralee on Saturday night.
The annual Rose Parade was great fun and we were there to capture the atmosphere in the second part of our coverage below…
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.Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher and Daithi Ó Sé at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was that ‘dirty mist’ around town for most of the evening, but thankfully it cleared for much of the Rose of Tralee Parade on Saturday night.
The crowds showed up as usual for the event, but it was shorter than usual because there were only 32 Roses taking part as opposed to 64 over the past few years.
That didn’t take away from the colour and atmosphere though, as thousands enjoyed the fun with colourful floats, fantastic bands and Brian Hurley and John Drummey did fantastic jobs as MCs for the event. Brian even got Sergeant Tim O’Keeffe to do a little dancing.
The Roses had a great time too as they waved to the locals as well as many family members and friends amongst the throngs of people present. It all ended with a spectacular fireworks display to truly augment the wonderful festival atmosphere in town. Scroll down for photos…
Supporting the Galway Rose at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRoses at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Chernobyl Children’s International group at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRoses at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Roses at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanNora and Tom O’Regan at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Entertaining the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanA band at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Roses at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRoses at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Roses at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some of the crowd at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRoses at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRosebuds at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rosebuds at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMusicians at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanA former Rose waves at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanA former Rose waves at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanA former Rose waves at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanA former Rose waves at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanA former Rose waves at the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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IT wasn’t looking good for a while last night as the wind and rain lashed the streets of Tralee.
The crowds were thin on the ground too, even up to 8.30pm when the parade was due to start. By the time the parade eventually reached Castle Street it was 9.15pm and thankfully the rain eased off to bring the crowds out.
This year’s 57 International Roses, the Rose of Tralee Jennifer Byrne and RTÉ TV Presenter, Dáithí Ó Sé were among the 700 people who took part in the event, including marching bands and the Rosebuds.
It was a colourful affair and, as usual, the night ended with a super fireworks display. Scroll down for photos…
THE residents of Boherbee came out on the streets on Saturday night for their annual pre-parade party.
The local traders and residents decided to join in the festive atmosphere of the Rose of Tralee by holding a party with live music, fun races and much more.
TraleeToday.ie’s Ryan Higgins was there to photograph the residents on the night.
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Aoife, Ciara and Maeve Trant enjoy a snack at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsAnne O’Dowd and Sinead Maher at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsGer and Lorraine Roche with children Ger Jnr. and Michaela at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsBernie, Rose and Anne Dowling at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsJames, Luke and Scott McCarthy, with, at back, Marisa McCarthy, Marion Twomey and Caroline Twomey at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsIn front; Oisin, Saoirse and Ava O’Donnell, Laura and Kayla Commane. At back; Margaret Kavanagh, Mary Duggan, Toireasa Ann O’Donnell, Mark Commane, Linda Duggan and Conor Commane at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsMary O’Connor and Danielle Sheehan at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsLydia Keane, Siobhan Keane, Emily Keane and Joan Lowe at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsTricia and James Higgins at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan HigginsOisin O’Donnell, Geraldine Clifford, Toireasa Ann O’Donnell and Margaret Kavanagh at the Boherbee residents pre-parade party on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan Higgins
THE Saturday night parade always ends with a bang and this year was no exception as the sky was lit up with fireworks.
DJ Brian Hurley also got the Roses, Rosebuds and Escorts dancing in front of the massive crowd on Denny Street as the video below shows. They sure can move!
Also scroll down for loads of photos from the night.
Laois Rose Teresa Maria Brennan at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKerry Rose Mary Hickey gives a wave at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanToronto Rose Katie Blundell gives a wave at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMargaret O’Meara, Elliott Calleja, Helena Rusk, Charlotte O’Halloran and Maria O’Meara at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMarlene, Marie and Josh Favaudon with Marie Sheehan, Tralee, at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMarian O’Connor, Mel Nolan, Melanie Carroll, Michelle Carroll, in front, Alice O’Connor, Julie O’Connor and Kate O’Connor at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanNuala, Lisa and Megan Quinn, Asdee, at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Mayobridge Band adding their colour to the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSinead and Eamon Cunningham, Abbeydorney with children Ciara and Darragh at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRoses in playful mood during the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJean and Derek Protheroe, Laura Coleman and Mary Conway, Donegal and Mayo at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanNoreen Lynch, Jason Reidy, Catherine Reidy and Eddie Stack with, in front, Tara Reidy, Josh Lynch and Hanna Ludgate, Tralee and Ballyduff at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanIn front, Charlie and Scarlett Bees with at back, Mar Fitzgerald, Marian Fitzgerald, Lily O’Connor, Laura Bees and Samantha Croft at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanWestern Canada Rose Catherine Joyce at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPart of the crowd at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanWaiting for the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanArizona Rose Sarah Hines and Manchester Rose Mairead Rose enjoying the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSouth Australian Rose Sarah Harrington with her Rosebud and Escort Mark Sheehy at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanFaces in the crowd at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanFaces in the crowd at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanFaces in the crowd at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Washington and Nottingham Roses having fun at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanParty time for Arizona Rose Sarah Hines, her escort and Rosebud at the Rose Parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
