Meath County Council to welcome Rose of Tralee Tour this August

Meath County Council is welcoming the Rose of Tralee Tour 2023 to Meath this August, where the 32 contestants of this year’s Rose of Tralee contest will spend two days enjoying everything the Royal Countyhastooffer.

The two-day tour organised by Meath County Council and hosted by Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim and supported by Boyne Valley Tourism will showcase everything that CountyMeathhastooffer.

From thrilling adventure intheiconicEmeraldPark, historic locations and ancient sites to fun quests, the beautiful county of Meath is waiting to welcome the Rose of Tralee International Festival and make it the most memorable stop on their 10-day touraroundIreland.

Starting on August 16, the32RoseswillvisitNewgrange Stone Age Passage

Tomb, the jewel in the crown of Ireland's Ancient East, before heading on a thrilling adventure in Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, Emerald Park. The roses will then check intoKnightsbrookHotelin Trimandattendagalaball thatevening.

On day two of their tour inMeath,theRoseswillbe treated to an authentic tasteofIrishlifeonCausey Farm where they will be found baking brown bread, having a céilí and enjoying traditional farm life, the 32 roses will then travel to Buvinda House in

Navan for a Meath County Council reception where they will be greeted by the NavanSilverBand.

Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council Cllr. Tommy Reilly said “Meath County Council is honoured to host the Meath Rose Tour 2023 and are looking forward to welcoming the Roses who will travel from all over Ireland and across the world to visit and stay with us here in the Boyne Valley during thedurationofthetour.”

“The partnership between Meath County Council, Boyne Valley Tourism and the Rose of Tralee International Festival opens doors and offers unique opportunities for the Meath in a modern, fun and exciting way by supporting, promoting and welcoming the Rose Tour.”

Patrick Curran, General Manager of Knightsbrook Hotel, said “Knightsbrook Resort is delighted to support this amazing world classFestival”.

He concluded by saying “Ilookforwardtowelcoming all the Roses to our beautiful Resort. A warm ‘CéadMíleFáilte’awaits.”