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Some of the Rose gowns on display at the Gowns Of Glory exhibition which is at The Rose Hotel this year. . Photo by Dermot CreanFOR lovers of fashion, a visit to see elegant dresses worn by previous Rose of Tralee over the decades is a must during the Festival.
‘Gowns of Glory’, the much-loved exhibition which celebrates the spectacular gowns worn by winning Roses over the decades, will, for the first time, be hosted at The Rose Hotel from Friday to Tuesday, 10am to 7pm daily.
Although the venue has changed, Gowns of Glory remains a Kerry County Museum exhibition, curated by the museum, with museum staff on hand every day to welcome visitors, answer questions and share the fascinating stories behind the dresses and their place in the Festival’s history.
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This drop-in event is suitable for all ages and abilities. Free entry – no booking required, all are welcome. The exhibition also provides an opportunity for visitors to create their own Festival heritage trail.
From The Rose Hotel, it is just a short stroll through Tralee Town Park to Tralee Library’s Rose of Tralee memorabilia exhibition, while along the way visitors can enjoy the Rose Garden and Rose of Tralee statue before continuing to Kerry County Museum.
