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Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins speaks at the Celebration of Light ceremony in aid of Recovery Haven at the Wetlands, during the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival in Tralee. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©AS always, there was a good turnout at Tralee Bay Wetlands on Friday evening for the Celebration of Light ceremony, organised by cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.
Run in conjunction with the Rose of Tralee International Festival, the Roses and their escorts were in attendance for the ceremony which unites those touched by cancer and to remember those we have lost.
They were joined at The Wetlands by their escorts; Rose of Tralee Chief Executive Anthony O’Gara, as well as 2026 Rose of Tralee judges Don O’Neill, Nuala Carey, Aisling Murphy and Maggie O’Flaherty and reigning Rose of Tralee, Katelyn Cummins.
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The evening featured a very special performance from Kerry Choral Union, as well as a selection of readings from special guests.
There was an emotional lighting of candles and releasing of stones on the water, with the valued support of Banna Sea Rescue, during the ceremony. Scroll down for photos…
Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins receives floral presentations at the Celebration of Light ceremony in aid of Recovery Haven at the Wetlands, during the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival in Tralee. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
The Celebration of Light with the Roses for a candle ceremony in aid of Recovery Haven at the Wetlands, during the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Andrea Brosnan pictured at the Celebration of light in aid of Recovery Haven at the Tralee Bay Wetlands during the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival.Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
A view from on high. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
