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Galway Rose Jodie Kenny and Cork Rose Lexie Linnane watch the Camogie All Ireland Final between Galway and Cork at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©THE 2026 Rose of Tralee Rose Tour is underway as all 32 International Roses came together for the first time in Trim, County Meath on Sunday.
The Roses are once again being hosted by the Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort during their visit to the Royal County, with some great opportunities to enjoy the hospitality and community spirit in Trim.
The first public event was a free Family Fun Day on Sunday afternoon at the Knightsbrook Hotel, giving families the opportunity to welcome the 32 International Roses to Meath.
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The event featured a Craft Fair with more than 50 exhibitors, live music, a bouncy castle, face painting and family entertainment from GK Stage Academy and Lennon and McLoughlin-Costello Irish Dancing.
The Roses will also enjoy an evening of glamour tonight when the Knightsbrook Hotel hosts the Rose of Tralee Black Tie Summer Ball.
Over the following days, the 2026 Rose Tour will travel through Meath, Kilkenny, Limerick and, of course, Kerry, before the 32 International Roses are officially welcomed to Tralee on Friday for the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival. Scroll down for photos…
Newfoundland and Labrador Rose Kathleen Murphy, Dublin Rose Suad Mooge and San Francisco Rose Sarah Johnston pictured after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath.Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
London Rose Ciara Fallon introduces her dog Seamus to her fellow roses after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
London Rose Ciara Fallon pictured with her dog Seamus after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Clare Rose Méabh Holland, Texas Rose Ally Padgett, Carolina Rose Grace O’Halloran and Roscomon Rose Rebecca Collins pictured after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath.Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Newfoundland and Labrador Rose Kathleen Murphy, San Francisco Rose Sarah Johnston and Wicklow Rose Carolann McDonald pictured after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Monaghan Rose Leah Murphy and Chicago Rose Fiona Gaffney pictured after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Kildare Rose Jessica Hunter, Louth Rose Chloe Moran, UAE Rose Enya Crone and Melbourne Rose Mikalea Whitty pictured after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Sligo Rose Bethany McLoughlin and Cork Rose Lexi Linnane pictured with Gerard McLoughlin, Dave and Mabel Linnane after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Clare Rose Méabh Holland pictured with her brother Eoin and father Pat Holland after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
Kilkenny Rose Rachel Walsh pictured with her brother Liam Walsh, mother Tina Walsh and boyfriend Cathal Laffin after arriving at Knightsbrook Hotel as the Rose Tour begins in Meath. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©
