FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST
EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION
WELCOME CIVIC RECEPTION with Wexford County Council as the Roses enjoy sampling local food from Taste Wexford with music in a lively atmosphere
MEET & GREET in Gorey in conjunction with Love Gorey where the Roses walk down the main street and enjoy special Rose displays as they meet the public
BBQ IN THE ASHDOWN PARK HOTEL where guests can enjoy mingling and socialising with the Roses on the grounds of the sponsor host hotel
SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST
ACTIVE DAY OUT with Visit Wexford as the Roses enjoy a day of adventure on the waves, high ropes and more as they stop in top tourist attractions across the county
GALA DINNER IN THE ASHDOWN PARK HOTEL where the sponsor hosting hotel will honour the 32 Roses from around the world
SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST
FINAL WEXFORD ROSE TOUR stops across the county as the Roses stop in New Ross, Enniscorthy and Bunclody to unlayer history and indulge in more local produce from Taste Wexford
MONDAY 14TH AUGUST
LONGFORD ROSE TOUR in partnership with Longford County Council and Longford Tourism, where the Roses visit some of the main attractions and activities around the county.
TUESDAY 15TH AUGUST
RTÉ PHOTOSHOOT IN DUBLIN Roses meet with presenter Dáithí Ó Sé and the national press for pr photos
OFFALY ROSE RECEPTION & TOUR in collaboration with Offaly County Council and Offaly Tourism. Look out for the Roses as they tour around some of Offaly’s finest tourist attractions and meet & greet locals
GALA DINNER IN THE COUNTY ARMS HOTEL where Roses will mix and mingle with guests
WEDNESDAY 16TH AUGUST
OFFALY ROSE TOUR with Offaly County Council and Offaly Tourism. Roses enjoy the sights as they tour around County Offaly
MEATH ROSE TOUR in conjunction with Meath County Council and Meath Tourism
VENUE
Wexford Quay
Gorey, Co. Wexford
Ashdown Park Hotel
Ashdown Park Hotel
Co. Offaly
Co. Offaly
Co. Offaly
Co. Meath
GALA ROSE BALL Dinner Dance at the Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort Trim
THURSDAY 17TH AUGUST
MEATH ROSE TOUR continues as Roses enjoy the best of the county in conjunction with Meath County Council and Meath Tourism
ROSE DINNER at The George four-star luxury hotel in Limerick city centre
Co. Meath
Limerick City
FRIDAY 18TH AUGUST
9.30am – 5pm GOWNS OF GLORY Rose of Tralee Fashion with dresses throughout the decades on display County Museum
10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE HISTORICAL EXHIBITION Delve through the decades & history of Irelands
longest running Festival
County Library
3pm – 11pm BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills & thrills for all the family to enjoy Town Centre
3pm & 6pm FOSSETTS CIRCUS Ireland’s most famous and best loved Circus
Dan Spring Rd
7pm – 8pm MEET & GREET Opportunity to meet our 2023 Roses, Rose Escorts & Rose Buds Town Centre
10pm – 2am FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars & Hotels are hosting great live music all week (Times may vary) Various
11pm – 2am FESTIVAL CLUB Join all our Roses, Rose Escorts, Centres and Teams for a great night of entertainment and fun
SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST
Medowlands Hotel
9.30am – 5pm GOWNS OF GLORY Rose of Tralee Fashion with dresses throughout the decades on display County Museum
10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE HISTORICAL EXHIBITION Delve through the decades & history of Irelands
longest running Festival
11am –12pm MULCHINOCK MEMORIES with a presentation of the ‘Mulchinock Documents’ & visit by the 2023 Roses
12pm – 3pm GO RACING WITH THE ROSES Meet all the Roses up close and enjoy a Family Fun filled afternoon with lots of kids activities
3pm – 11pm BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills & thrills for all the family to enjoy
3pm & 6pm FOSSETTS CIRCUS Ireland’s most famous and best loved Circus
8.30pm FESTIVAL OF LIGHT PARADE in association with Fhéile Trá Lí - Join the Roses, Rose Escorts and Rose Buds for a dazzling family festival parade along the town’s streets
9pm – 10pm MEET & GREET Opportunity to meet our 2023 Roses, Rose Escorts & Rose Buds
County Library
County Library
Kingdom
Greyhound Stadium
Town Centre
Dan Spring Rd
Town Centre
Town Centre
10pm – 2am FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars & Hotels are hosting great live music all week Various
11pm – 2am FESTIVAL CLUB Join all our Roses, Rose Escorts, Centres and Teams for a great night of entertainment and fun
SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST
Medowlands Hotel
9.30am – 5pm GOWNS OF GLORY Rose of Tralee Fashion with dresses throughout the decades on display County Museum
9.30am –12pm MASS & SERVICE WITH THE ROSES Roses will attend the following churches for prayer & reflection Various
2pm FESTIVAL OF COLOUR PARADE in association with Féile Thrá Lí - Join the International Roses, Rose Escorts and Roses once more for a family festival parade of colour along the town’s streets
3pm – 4pm THE GARDA BAND Always a highlight for all the family to enjoy…that fantastic Sunday feeling at the Rose
3pm – 11pm BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills & thrills for all the family to enjoy
3pm & 6pm FOSSETTS CIRCUS Ireland’s most famous and best loved Circus
4pm –5.30pm ROSE TWINNINGS Our 32 Roses will drop in for a chat, meet family, take pictures and autographs
7pm – 8pm LIGHT A CANDLE Come to the wetlands for the annual lighting of the candle ceremony in aid of Recovery Haven
Town Centre
Town Centre
Town Centre
Dan Spring Road
Various Pubs & Hotels
Tralee Bay Wetlands
10pm – 2am FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars & Hotels are hosting great live music all week Various
11pm – 2am FESTIVAL CLUB Join all our Roses, Rose Escorts, Centres and Teams for a great night of entertainment and fun
Medowlands Hotel
MONDAY 21ST AUGUST
9.30am –5pm GOWNS OF GLORY Rose of Tralee Fashion with dresses throughout the decades on display County Museum
10am –11pm SIAMSA TIRE Roses and Rose Escorts take a tour of Siamsa Tire Theatre Siamsa Tire
10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE HISTORICAL EXHIBITION Delve through the decades & history of Irelands
longest running Festival County Library
10am – 11am ST JOHN OF GODS Roses and Rose Escorts to visit St John of Gods Monavalley Tralee St John of Gods
3pm – 11pm BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills & thrills for all the family to enjoy Town Centre
3pm & 6pm FOSSETTS CIRCUS Ireland’s most famous and best loved Circus Dan Spring Road
8pm –11pm RTÉ ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL SELECTION Part 1 live on TV KSA & M.T.U
10pm – 2am FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars & Hotels are hosting great live music all week (Times may vary) Various
11pm – 2am FESTIVAL CLUB Join all our Roses, Rose Escorts, Centres and Teams for a great night of entertainment and fun Medowlands Hotel
TUESDAY 22ND AUGUST
9.30am – 5pm GOWNS OF GLORY Rose of Tralee Fashion with dresses throughout the decades on display County Museum
10am – 8pm ROSE OF TRALEE HISTORICAL EXHIBITION Delve through the decades & history of Irelands longest running Festival County Library
10am – 11am SIAMSA TÍRE Roses and Rose Escorts take a tour of Siamsa Tíre Theatre Siamsa Tíre
10am – 11am BLENNERVILLE RESOURCE CENTRE Roses and Rose Escorts to visit Blennerville Resource Centre Blennerville Resource Centre
3pm – 11pm BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills & thrills for all the family to enjoy Town Centre
3pm & 6pm FOSSETTS CIRCUS Ireland’s most famous and best loved Circus Dan Spring Road
8pm – 11pm RTÉ ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL SELECTION Part 2 live on TV KSA @ M.T.U
10pm – 2am FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars & Hotels are hosting great live music all week (Times may vary) Various
11pm – 2am FESTIVAL CLUB Join all our Roses, Rose Escorts, Centres and Teams for a great night of entertainment and fun Medowlands Hotel
11.30pm
–12am MIDNIGHT MADNESS Join us at the Denny Street Stage where the 2023 Rose of Tralee will be introduced and the winner of the Rose of Tralee Monster Raffle will be announced! Enjoy fireworks and celebrations with Fhéile Trá Lí and dance the night away with our Roses and Rose Escorts.
Town Centre
GEORGE MURPHY AND THE RISING SONS
Music
Led by Kerry County Council in collaboration with Tralee Vintners and supported by Tralee Chamber Alliance Fáilte Ireland and the wider business community in the town, this festival perfectly showcases the unique spirit and charm of Tralee and County Kerry.
The festival captures the rich heritage and culture of Tralee and the town’s wonderful legacy of hosting spectacular events.
Family Events
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
We thank the pubs who have sponsored this year’s Rose Pub Twinning event from 3.30pm to 5.30pm Sunday 20th August. Meet your favourite Roses, take a selfie, grab an autograph and a refreshing drink in great company! These pubs will be the “homes” to the families and supporters of this year’s Roses for the duration of the Festival, so don’t be a stranger!
