Rose of Tralee International Festival

STREET CARNIVAL FRIDAY 21st - WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST

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ROSE EXHIBITIONS 10am – 5pm Daily

50 YEARS OF FASHION

Take some time out to amble though a half century of the winning Roses beautiful gowns. Siamsa Tire 10am – 5pm Daily

THE GOLDEN ROSE ARTS EXHIBITION

A host of top Kerry Artists present an exhibition on the ‘Rose’ and ‘Kerry’ theme.

Dominick St. (Off Square)

STAGE GROUPIES

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10am – 5pm Daily

ROSE OF TRALEE EXHIBITION

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A fascinating look back over the Rose of Tralee International Festival with a plethora of fascinating pictures, documents and memorabilia. Kerry County Library

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TRALEE PUB & CLUB GIG GUIDE

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FRIDAY 21st

SATURDAY 22nd

SUNDAY 23rd

MONDAY 24th

TUESDAY 25th

WEDNESDAY 26th

ABBEY INN BAR 1

DJ Manus 9PM –‘TIL LATE. ALL 4 BARS OPEN!

DJ Manus 9PM – ‘TIL LATE. Top Quality Food Served Daily ‘TIL 9PM

9PM DJ Manus – Best of the 80’s & 90’s

9PM DJ Manus With All The Hits Top Quality Food Served ‘TIL 9PM

Shane & Bongo John – Live Music @ Midnight NOT TO BE MISSED

DJ Manus With All The Hits. ALL 4 BARS OPEN.

ABBEY INN BAR 2 & 3

DJ Danny 9PM – ‘TIL LATE

DJ Danny With All The Classics – ALL 4 BARS OPEN!

DJ Danny – Sounds of The Summer. Food Served Daily ‘TIL 9PM

Shane & Bongo John – Live Music @ Midnight NOT TO BE MISSED.

DJ Danny 9PM ‘TIL LATE. Top Quality Food Served Daily ‘TIL 9PM

DJ Danny 9PM ‘TIL LATE With All The Classics.

LATE BAR EVERY NIGHT

BAILYS CORNER

Martin & Johnny on Bongos

Martin & Johnny on Bongos

John Hurley & Frank Mulcahy

Trad. Session

Martin & Johnny on Bongos

BENNERS

“Funked Up Friday” with DJ Niall Morgan. Open 11.30pm, €5 entry.

3 DJ’s, 3 Rooms in Syndicate Rooms Nightclub Doors Open at 11.30pm, Entry €10

Ladies Night with Cork’s No.1 DJ, DJ MC FLEMING. Ladies FREE, €5 entry.

DJ 9pm. LATE BAR. Wolfe Tones in the Courtyard from 11pm 1.00am

DJ 9pm. LATE BAR. Bagatelle in Courtyard from 11pm - 1.00am

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BROGUE INN

Spailpín Followed by Disco & Late Bar

E/Z Feeling – Followed

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Trad. Session – Followed

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Oileán – Followed by Disco & Late Bar

Trad. Session – Followed

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Oileán – Followed by Disco & Late Bar

FOUR SEASONS

Karaoke With John

Mark & Eileen

Whisper

George Kane

Whispers

Karaoke With John

GREYHOUND BAR

Midnight Café

Gareth O’ Reilly – Followed by Mark Leen

Gareth O’ Reilly – Followed by: LIVE MUSIC

Gareth O’ Reilly – Followed by Mark Leen

Gareth O’ Reilly – Followed by Mark Leen

Gareth O’ Reilly – Followed by Mark Leen

TRALEE PUB & CLUB GIG GUIDE FRIDAY 21st

SATURDAY 22nd

SUNDAY 23rd

MONDAY 24th

TUESDAY 25th

WEDNESDAY 26th

GRAND HOTEL

CLAN NUA

FERGUS O’ SULLIVAN

FERGUS O’ SULLIVAN

JOE’S PLACE

Denis Kelliher & Cathy Stack

Evening: Trad Session Night: Denis O’ Sullivan

Evening: Trad Session Night: Robert Quinlan

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KERIN’S O’RAHILLYS

Sean Hurley

Re-Union

LIVE FOOTBALL on Big Screen. Night: Music With Mike Williams

Lotto Draw & Rose of Tralee LIVE on Big Screen

PADDY MACS

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EVENING: FLIGHT OF EARLS. NIGHT: CLAN NUA

EVENING: LON DUB. NIGHT: FLIGHT OF EARLS

EVENING: FLIGHT OF EARLS. NIGHT: STONE THE CROWS

EVENING: FLIGHT OF EARLS. NIGHT: KRISTO

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Len, Noel & Johnny

Celtic Kats

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STOKERS LODGE

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LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC

TURNERS

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Afternoon: Ferrymen Evening: Karaoke

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PICTURE PARADE

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8 Canopy (no ends) closed) Cover (one end

Dimension 21.3m x 18.3m 24.8m x 18.3m 18.3m

Total Area 286m sq.

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PROGRAMME FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 21ST Street Closure: 7pm – 1am - The Mall, Denny Street, Castle St. (Lwr), Ashe St. (Lwr), Courthouse Lane

SQUARE STAGE

DENNY STREET

MOBILE MIX

BLOOM IN PEARSE PARK

6.30pm SPARKLE MOTION & BABY SWAN - Sparkle Motion is a threepiece rock band from the Castlemaine/ Inch area.

DENNY STREET UPPER

CASTLE STREET LOWER

FAMILY FUN UNDER BLOOM DOME

7pm CARLOW PRESENTATION SCHOOL BAND - This marching band were last with us in 2004 & 2005.

7pm CRAZE OF THE 90’s with Ger Sullivan Karaoke Show. Relive the magic of 20 years of street sing-a-long with Ger.

Bouncy Park with Balloon Modelling & Face Painting and more…

7.30pm DANCE FLOOR PIPER This is what happens when a North Kerry musician mixes a fusion of Irish Uillean Pipes / Scottish Bag Pipes and Techno music…Let’s get this party started 8.30pm STILE 13…A thirteen-piece band…YES THIRTEEN… Their new Album ‘Where you were’ has just been released.

8.30pm CONEY JOE – A mix of blues, funk, Latin, rock, and world music. This south Kerry group will ease Tralee into the Festive mood!

9.30pm DEEPER WELL - Kindred spirits through love of song and story.

Joan, Brigit and Ronnie weave together original work with time-tested classics.

11pm JACK L – One of Irelands top Solo Artists. His new album ‘Burn On’ is out now.. “A joy to listen to, a delight, majestic, melancholic beauty”. Hot Press Live in concert he is Amazing.

9pm AUDIO PILOT - “ Imagine what would happen if the AC/DC and ABBA tour buses collided - this band would be everything in between”.

Registration from 1pm, open to individuals and groups. Lots of prizes for fastest back, best dressed, all correct, best poem, best drawing…. So lace up and get all the family or your friends involved.

11pm WHITEWATER – Closed out ’07 Festival and opened ’08. Their Debut Album ‘Relentless’ just released.

11pm TUPELO – From Dublin, an exciting, new upcoming original roots style.

2pm ROSE TREASURE HUNT If you are interested in detective stories, murder mysteries, whodunit thrillers, lost treasure and unsolved puzzles then ROSE 5-0 Treasure Hunt is for you. We urged super sleuths to go on a trail of discovery, unearthing clues which lead them to some fascinating facts about Tralee town.

ENTRY ON THE DAY - €3 Donations ‘Wear the Roseband’ towards the Street Festival and JIGSAW Kerry supporting young People’s Mental Health and well-being gladly appreciated 3pm – INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS 3pm Zone A = BRIAN O’CONNELL 4pm Zone B = THAT MAN 5pm Zone A = HAKUNA MATATA 6pm TEEN CHILL SCENE – With resident DJ. Any young aspiring DJ…just turn up and spin with professional turntables, Dance floor for Break, Lockin’, Rappin’, HipHop … all dancers welcome

‘FRINGE’ EVENTS TOWN CENTRE DAILY FOOD MARKET with traditional street stall sellers and street performers.

10am – 5pm 50 YEARS OF FASHION – Take some time out to amble through a half century of the winning Roses’ beautiful gowns. Siamsa Tire 10am – 5pm KERRY ARTISTS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION – A host of top Kerry Artists present an exhibition on the ‘Rose’ and Kerry theme. Dominick St. (Off Square) 10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE EXHIBITION – A fascinating look back over the Rose of Tralee International Festival with a plethora of fascinating pictures, documents and memorabilia. Kerry County Library 10am – 2pm NORTH & EAST KERRY DEVELOPMENT FAMILY DAY with Bouncy Park, Face Panting, Balloon Modelling, Magician, Puppet Show, and much more…

Town Park (Siamsa Tire side) DAILY - SKYWEST AVIATION LTD - HELICOPTER FLIGHTS short flights over Tralee or sightseeing around Kerry.

Opposite Aqua Dome

FELS POINT CENTRE TOPAZ DOME 8pm – INTERNATIONAL ROSE BALL…the No.1 social event to be seen at in 2009

DAILY - BIRDS AMUSEMENTS With fun, spills & thrills for all the family from 2pm DAILY – FOSSETTS CIRCUS Shows at 3pm & 6pm…

Ireland and Europe’s most famous Circus…a must for all the family

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PROGRAMME FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND Street Closure: 7pm – 1am - The Mall, Denny St., Castle St. (Lwr), Ashe St. (Lwr), Courthouse Lane, Rock St. (Lwr)

SQUARE STAGE

DENNY STREET

MOBILE MIX

BLOOM IN PEARSE PARK

10am UNION COUNTY PIPES & DRUMS (USA) – All the ways from New Jersey, this Pipe Band are made up of 32 musicians and 9 colour guards.

11am, 3pm & 4pm ROSE SIGNING Get those all important Autographs from the Roses (11am Grand Hotel – European Roses, 3pm Imperial Hotel -American / Candadian & 4pm Brogue Inn – Australian / Dubai)

ROCK STREET LOWER

FAMILY FUN UNDER BLOOM DOME

8.30pm SPAILPIN – Favourites for many years at the Rose Festival. A true Ballad Band.

Bouncy Park with Balloon Modelling & Face Painting and more…

10.30pm THE WHISKEY JACKS – This four piece Cork / Kerry group play a real mix of all your favourites with a traditional Irish rock mix

12pm Zone A = BRIAN O’CONNELL

11am MARCHING BAND MANOUVERS 12 Midday NOEL LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Presents ‘Dinin and the Naughty Dog’. Noel & Eve Lambert performs their shows with all the skill you would expect from their combined experience of puppets.

1pm TUPELO – Another chance to see this exciting group 3pm NOEL LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Presents ‘Dinin and the Naughty Dog’.

5pm MUSIKVEREIN GERLINGEN GERMANY enjoy the atmosphere of a typical German town Orchestra.

7pm REALITY & THE AGAPE PUPPETS - The Christian Band ‘Reality’ are joined by the Agape Puppets to bring you a truly uplifting show 9pm BRUSH SHIELS – What a gig last year…we’re still talking about it…NOT TO BE MISSED

ROSE STAGE 7pm THE SWINGIN’ BLUE CATS Resplendent in Royal Blue 1940’s Zoot Suits, this six-piece band is firmly focused on delivering the finest in Jump, Jive & Swing.

8pm PRE-PARADE PERFORMERS - ‘Craic agus Ceol’ with our 3rd year of The Pre-Parade Performers (The PPP’s to us) will entertain the crowds with Samba Bands & a host of street acts 8.30pm ROSES ON PARADE – 50th Rose of Tralee International Parade with over 700 participants, 10 Floats, 40 Previous Winning Roses, 50 new Roses and 14 Marching Bands, with 120 costumed performers 10.30pm SKYFYRE – The BEST Fireworks display in Tralee in over…50 years !!..expect over 50 bangs..at the very least

11pm MENACE - Really got the Square rockin last year.

Went down a storm and sure to please again.

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11pm SALUTE TO THE ROSES Performance by The Garda Band and special guests

12midday INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS 1pm Zone B = SEAMUS McJUGGLER 2pm Zone A = HAKUNA MATATA 3pm Zone B = THAT MAN 4pm Zone A = FANZINI BROTHERS 5pm Zone B = S-FACTOR

CASTLE STREET LOWER 7pm CRAZE OF THE 90’s with Ger Sullivan Karaoke Show. Relive the magic of 20 years of street sing-a-long with Ger. 10pm TUPELO – The parade has passed and the only band we know that can keep the energy going is Tupelo. Rhythm & Blues with a twist.

6pm TEEN CHILL SCENE – With resident DJ. Any young aspiring DJ… just turn up and spin with professional turntables, Dance floor for Break, Lockin’, Rappin’, Hip-Hop … all dancers welcome

‘FRINGE’ EVENTS TOWN CENTRE DAILY FOOD MARKET with traditional street stall sellers and street performers.

10am – 5pm 50 YEARS OF FASHION – Take some time out to amble through a half century of the winning Roses’ beautiful gowns. Siamsa Tire 10am – 5pm KERRY ARTISTS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION – A host of top Kerry Artists present an exhibition on the ‘Rose’ and Kerry theme. Dominick St. (Off Square) 10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE EXHIBITION – A fascinating look back over the Rose of Tralee International Festival with a plethora of fascinating pictures, documents and memorabilia. Kerry County Library DAILY - SKYWEST AVIATION LTD - HELICOPTER FLIGHTS short flights over Tralee or sightseeing around Kerry. Opposite Aqua Dome

FELS POINT CENTRE TOPAZ DOME 3pm KERRY’S GOT TALENT The finals of the Radio Kerry search for the top talent in Kerry 10pm TOMMY FLEMING in Concert with full band.

Ireland leading male entertainer and a great Kerry favourite.

12midnight – MIDNIGHT AT THE DOME ‘ 50 Years of Hits’ Disco DAILY - BIRDS AMUSEMENTS With fun, spills & thrills for all the family from 2pm DAILY – FOSSETTS CIRCUS Shows at 3pm & 6pm…Ireland and Europe’s most famous Circus…a must for all the family

PROGRAMME FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 23RD Street Closure: 12midday – 1am - The Mall, Denny St., Castle St. (Lwr), Ashe St (Lwr), Courthouse Lane, 7pm – 1am, Rock St. (Lwr)

SQUARE STAGE ORCHESTRAL MANEVOURS 11am MUSIKVEREIN GERLINGEN GERMANY…missed them yesterday, from the Sauerland region, east of Cologne.

1.30pm THE SWINGING BLUE CATS This six-piece band is firmly focused on delivering the finest in Jump, Jive & Swing.

3.30pm THE GARDA BAND in concert performing at the Rose of Tralee for many years and always a No.1 favourite with that unmistakable big band sound.

5.30pm RICHIE KAVANAGH in concert; the 50th wouldn’t be the 50th without our unmistakable friend.

DENNY STREET

MOBILE MIX

BLOOM IN PEARSE PARK

‘FRINGE’ EVENTS

PUPPET ROSE STAGE

CASTLE STREET LOWER

FAMILY FUN UNDER BLOOM DOME

DAILY FOOD MARKET with traditional street stall sellers and street performers.

Bouncy Park with Balloon Modelling & Face Painting and more…

10am – 5pm 50 YEARS OF FASHION – Take some time out to amble through a half century of the winning Roses’ beautiful gowns. Siamsa Tire

12.30pm & 3.00pm NOEL LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Presents ‘Puppet Circus’...all takes place on the main Rose Stage…so come on up.

2PM THE PRE-PARADE PERFORMERS – Once again will keep you entertained along the parade route while you wait for the 2.15pm ROSES ON PARADE – Traditional Parade departs the Greyhound Track @2pm 3pm EMERALD ELVIS – Tribute to the legendary King of Rock & Roll

by Europe’s No.1 Elvis performer and Tralee guy Mark Leen 3.30pm MARCHING BAND MANEVOURS: Top International and Irish Marching bands give an exhibition of band music at its best.

ROCK THE ROSE STAGE

IRISH COUNTRY CORNER

7pm JOE CLEERE - playing venues such as Eamonn Dorans, Voodoo Lounge and support slots for bands such as The Script (2008).

7pm HEART & SOUL – Top Class Kerry group that cover everything from Ceili to Techno..

8pm THE AFTERMATH BAND – Indie / Alternative and New Wave.

Their new Album ‘Northern Lingerie’ has been critically acclaimed.

Gearing up for Electric Picnic.

9pm BRENDAN SHINE – Another Jewel in the Irish Country & Irish scene for many many years.

9pm KEY WEST - “Keywest are my top pick for 2009 as a band to watch. 7 times Grammy Nominated Mark Needham. 5-Piece Dublin LA Rock/Pop Band.

10.30pm THE CORONAS - Goes without saying. One of the top Irish Rock bands of 09 are playing FREE on the streets of Tralee

1pm HEART TO HEART – Well-known Country and Irish band to get all the family in the mood 3.00pm A TRIBUTE TO CHRISTIE HENNESSY ROSS – featuring local artists Pam & Joe along with a host of popular Tralee singers performing all your favourite Christie songs 4.30pm THE WHISKEY JACKS – This four-piece Cork/Kerry group play a real mix of all your favourites with a traditional Irish rock mix.

7pm RENOVATOR – Tralee ‘covers’ band with a kickin’ sound 9pm LIGHTENING STRIKES – Back in Tralee for their 3rd Festival and always deliver the goods.

11pm BLUE MOOSE – 2nd year at the Festival…. remember last years gig?… you wont want to miss them.

THE MALL

7pm CRAZE OF THE 90’s with Ger Sullivan Karaoke Show. Relive the magic of 20 years of street sing-a-long with Ger.

ROCK STREET LOWER 8.30pm TRAD IN TRA LI – Back from the Fleadh…local musicians perform the best of Irish music, song & dance 11pm DIFFERENT SOUNDS – Great response from the Tipperary band last year. Playing all your favourite Irish, Oldier, Sets and good old Rock & Roll

10.30pm BOYS FROM THE BLACK STUFF – Dublin based band with Irish Rock / Trad influence... Great covers and originals

12midday INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS… 12pm Zone A - HAKUNA MATATA 1pm Zone B - BRIAN O’CONNELL 2pm Zone A - T HAT MAN 3pm Zone B – S -FACTOR 4pm Zone A = F ANZINI BROTHERS 5pm Zone B = S EAMUS McJUGGLER 6pm Zone A - HAKUNA MATATA

TOWN CENTRE

10am – 5pm KERRY ARTISTS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION – A host of top Kerry Artists present an exhibition on the ‘Rose’ and Kerry theme. Dominick St. (Off Square) 10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE EXHIBITION – A fascinating look back over the Rose of Tralee International Festival with a plethora of fascinating pictures, documents and memorabilia.

Kerry County Library

DAILY - SKYWEST AVIATION LTD HELICOPTER FLIGHTS short flights over Tralee or sightseeing around Kerry. Opposite Aqua Dome

FELS POINT CENTRE TOPAZ DOME

7pm TEEN CHILL SCENE – With resident DJ. Any young aspiring DJ…just turn up and spin with professional turntables, Dance floor for Break, Lockin’, Rappin’, Hip-Hop … all dancers welcome

8pm THE IRISH EXAMINER FASHION SHOW – The annual Rose of Tralee Fashion Show with a wide range of top Irish designers and Glitz and Glamour everywhere DAILY - BIRDS AMUSEMENTS With fun, spills & thrills for all the family from 2pm DAILY – FOSSETTS CIRCUS Shows at 3pm & 6pm…Ireland and Europe’s most famous Circus…a must for all the family

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PROGRAMME FOR MONDAY AUGUST 24TH Street Closure: 7pm – 1am - The Mall, Denny St., Castle St. (Lwr), Ashe St (Lwr), Courthouse Lane

SQUARE STAGE

DENNY STREET

MOBILE MIX

BLOOM IN PEARSE PARK

6.30pm FLATSHINDIG, EVOLUTION & PUBLICITY STUNT - Publicity Stunt are a three man two lady experience playing cover and original indie music in and around the Tralee area.

DENNY STREET UPPER

CASTLE STREET LOWER

FAMILY FUN UNDER BLOOM DOME

7pm CRAZE OF THE 90’s with Ger Sullivan Karaoke Show. Relive the magic of 20 years of street sing-a-long with Ger.

8pm MICHAEL JACKSON A Tribute to the King of Pop Featuring • M. Jackson look-a-like • Moonwalk Competition • Best MJ Song/Singer Over 2 hours of MJ Music and dance with Tony Monaghan and special dance spectacular by Joanne Barry’s School of Performance

Bouncy Park with Balloon Modelling & Face Painting and more…

Flatshindig are an alternative four-piece band from Tralee. They play both covers and originals.

9pm ZOOT ALLURES - Four-piece Wexford/Limerick based covers band, playing the circuit since February 2005.

They play a mixture of Classic Rock and songs from the best bands and artists.

8.30pm JOHN SPILLANE in concert - A prolific Singer Songwriter. This Cork native has a string of No. 1 Irish hits from ‘Songs we learned at School’ album to his latest release ‘..so far so good, like’ including ‘Under the Apple Tree’, ‘Dunnes Store Girl’, ‘Dance of the Cherry Trees’ and more…pure magic.

3pm TEDDY BEARS PICNIC – Bring along your TB and of course some nibbles and drinks; Doctor & Nurse on-site to treat any sick bears.

4pm BONNY BABY – Ahhh who will be the fairest of them all. To pick a bonny baby we need some bonny Roses.

5pm GLAMEROUS GRANNY – Ahhh who will be the GLAM-GRAN of them all

11pm DEUCES WILD – 3rd year at the Festival and guaranteed to get MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS rockin.

9.30pm THE MATT CUNNINGHAM CEILI BAND - No stranger to the Rose of Tralee Festival. A wonderful evening for singing along but bring your dancing shoes too

11pm SHAUN O’DOWD FEATURING HANORA – Always a favourite of recent years at the Festival. From Irish, Country, Rock & Pop and god knows what !

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10.30pm DANCE FLOOR PIPER – Techno…Techno….Techno…. This is what happens when a North Kerry musician mixes a fusion of Irish Uillean Pipes / Scottish Bag Pipes and Techno music 11pm KNOW TECHNO – Featuring top Techno DJs from Munster. Featuring top Techno DJ’s Sean O’Brien and Kevin O’Shea.

5.30pm X-SCORT FACTOR – Ahhh who will be the fairest, the bravest, the strongest, the most pleasant sounding or the MES-SCORT of them all! Join the Escorts for fun and frolics.

ENTRY ON THE DAY AND PRIZES FOR ALL EVENTS - €3 Donations ‘Wear the Roseband’ towards the Street Festival and JIGSAW Kerry supporting young People’s Mental Health and well-being gladly appreciated 6pm TEEN CHILL SCENE – With resident DJ. Any young aspiring DJ…just turn up and spin with professional turntables, Dance floor for Break, Lockin’, Rappin’, Hip-Hop … all dancers welcome

‘FRINGE’ EVENTS TOWN CENTRE DAILY FOOD MARKET with traditional street stall sellers and street performers.

10am – 5pm 50 YEARS OF FASHION – Take some time out to amble though a half century of of the winning Roses’ beautiful gowns. Siamsa Tire 10am – 5pm KERRY ARTISTS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION – A host of top Kerry Artists present an exhibition on the ‘Rose’ and Kerry theme.

Dominick St. (Off Square) 10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE EXHIBITION – A fascinating look back over the Rose of Tralee International Festival with a plethora of fascinating pictures, documents and memorabilia. Kerry County Library DAILY - SKYWEST AVIATION LTD - HELICOPTER FLIGHTS short flights over Tralee or sightseeing around Kerry. Opposite Aqua Dome

FELS POINT CENTRE TOPAZ DOME 9pm SHARON SHANNON, THE SAWDOCTORS, SHANE McGOWAN, DAMIEN DEMPSEY, DESSIE O’HALLORAN…Its Monday night Craziness…

TOP A-Z Irish Acts DAILY - BIRDS AMUSEMENTS With fun, spills & thrills for all the family from 2pm DAILY – FOSSETTS CIRCUS Shows at 3pm & 6pm…Ireland and Europe’s most famous Circus…a must for all the family

PROGRAMME FOR TUESDAY AUGUST 25TH Street Closure: 7pm – 1am - The Mall, Denny St., Rock St. (Upr)

SQUARE STAGE

DENNY STREET

MOBILE MIX

BLOOM IN PEARSE PARK

7pm SEVER THE NERVE – Sever The Nerve are a 4 piece Progressive Metal band from Tralee. They are known for their hyper-active, crowd pleasing performances.

They are the winners of the 2009 KDYS Battle of the Bands.

THE CREAM OF TRALEE’S PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS ‘09

ROCK STREET UPPER

FAMILY FUN UNDER BLOOM DOME

7.30pm MR. LIGHTWEIGHT – One of Ireland’s newest Pop/Punk bands. Based in Co.Carlow. Their debut Album ‘If anyone’s listening’ has been well received 9pm ABBA DELICIOUS - A glamtastic stage show takes the audience on a roller coaster ride through the 70’s with white flares, platform shoes, full costumes, performing all of Abba’s greatest hits.

7.30pm OLIVER HURLEY School of Musical Theatre bring you an extract from their ’09 show.

7.50pm DANCE GENIE With Debbie Driscoll performing rock & roll jive and hip hop and Salsa for all age groups 8.10pm SHIVA with Geraldine O’Connor; This well established school caters for all age groups and has won several awards 8.30pm TRALEE STAGE SCHOOL celebrating 10 years in existence this year directed by Tara Little 8.50pm TIM LANDERS School of Performing Arts has even part of the School getting to the finals of Kerry’s Got Talent 9.10pm SHANNON STAR STAGE SCHOOL Bryan Carr’s School is the new Kid on the Block.

Strong vocalists and fresh dance style

8.30pm HEART TO HEART – A sing-a-long evening of your favourite Country and Irish songs in the heart of the Rock

Bouncy Park with Balloon Modelling & Face Painting and more…

3pm DOG SHOW – Bring along your favourite pooch for their evening out.All classes catered for, Tye, Terrier, Children’s Handling etc. Dog Fancy Dress, Musical Chairs and more…

Registration from 2.30pm

10pm SPAILPIN – Always a crowd favourite. All your favourite Irish Ballads and traditional music.

5pm TERRIER RACING – A Festival would not be a Festival without Terrier racing.

THE MALL

6pm BAR TENDERS RACE – ‘It’s a wipe-out’ with your favourite bar tenders from your favourite local..no glue please!

7pm CRAZE OF THE 90’s with Ger Sullivan Karaoke Show. Relive the magic of 20 years of street sing-a-long with Ger.

HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND 5pm-7pm THE WILL LEAHY SHOW – 2FM ROADCASTER in association with Kellogg bring their ‘Lets Get Active’ Road show to Tralee. A fun day with 10 teams coordinated

by JIGSAW

10pm CHIC – From Stage Works Stage School in Newbridge, Co.Kildare. This 3-piece girl band play a mix of covers and originals.

10.30pm KERRY’S GOT TALENT FINALISTS Radio Kerry’s Summer Talent competition finalists.

After their performance in the Dome a number of the Finalists perform live on the Street

TOWN CENTRE DAILY FOOD MARKET with traditional street stall sellers and street performers.

10am – 5pm 50 YEARS OF FASHION – Take some time out to amble though a half century of the winning Roses’ beautiful gowns. Siamsa Tire 10am – 5pm KERRY ARTISTS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION – A host of top Kerry Artists present an exhibition on the ‘Rose’ and Kerry theme.

Dominick St. (Off Square) 10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE EXHIBITION – A fascinating look back over the Rose of Tralee International Festival with a plethora of fascinating pictures, documents and memorabilia. Kerry County Library DAILY - SKYWEST AVIATION LTD - HELICOPTER FLIGHTS short flights over Tralee or sightseeing around Kerry. Opposite Aqua Dome

FELS POINT CENTRE TOPAZ DOME 8pm ROSE SELECTION NIGHT No.1 The first of two selection nights to find the 2009 Rose of Tralee. Join over 2,000 people for the Live TV Broadcast

9.30pm JOANNE BARRY’s School of Performance – Have won several top Dance Prizes and some really top class performers

11pm ROYAL FLUSH - The Royal Flush repertoire ranges from Journey, Queen, Aerosmith, Coldplay, Bryan Adams and more

‘FRINGE’ EVENTS

ENTRY ON THE DAY AND PRIZES FOR ALL EVENTS-€3 Donations ‘Wear the Roseband’ towards the Street Festival and JIGSAW Kerry supporting young People’s Mental Health and well-being gladly appreciated 6pm TEEN CHILL SCENE – With resident DJ. Any young aspiring DJ…just turn up and spin with professional turntables, Dance floor for Break, Lockin’, Rappin’, Hip-Hop … all dancers welcome

11.30pm 50th PARTY NIGHT – Dance the night away with top Irish band DAILY - BIRDS AMUSEMENTS With fun, spills & thrills for all the family from 2pm DAILY – FOSSETTS CIRCUS Shows at 3pm & 6pm…Ireland and Europe’s most famous Circus…a must for all the family

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PROGRAMME FOR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26TH Street Closure: 7pm – 1am - The Mall, Denny St., Castle St. (Lwr), Ashe St (Lwr), Courthouse Lane

SQUARE STAGE

DENNY STREET

MOBILE MIX

BLOOM IN PEARSE PARK

4pm SHOW ATTACK - Joanne Barry’s School of Performance. Exhibition of top Kerry hip-hop dancers & singers along with other great acts

ROSE STAGE

CASTLE STREET LOWER

FAMILY FUN UNDER BLOOM DOME

7pm CRAZE OF THE 90’s with Ger Sullivan Karaoke Show. Relive the magic of 20 years of street sing-a-long with Ger.

Bouncy Park with Balloon Modelling & Face Painting and more…

8pm SEAN O SÉ 50 years of performing and still going strong. This Cork tenor’s renditions of ‘Carrickfergus’ and of course ‘An Poc ar Buile’ are world famous.

3.30pm EGG & SPUD RACE

6.30pm 7 & 7 – A young local Kerry band with lots op potential to go far. Indie Rock 7pm 2 DAY NATION – This Tralee based band have built up a strong following and have been loudly going about their business of making good music

8pm NATIONAL LOTTERY MILLIONAIRE DRAW LIVE on RTE with top Irish Act. Come along and watch someone become a Millionaire live on TV 10pm PJ MURRIHY with Moira Murrihy and ’50 Years of Roses’ song.

Your favourite Country and Irish singer with his daughter.

8.30pm ADAMS LOCKER – Opened the 2008 Festival and set the bar for the rest of the week. A true Rock & Roll band 10.30pm JUNKSTAR – Hailing from London, psychotronic indie popsters Junkstar have played alongside a range of acts including Supergrass, Athlete, The Others, We Are Scientists, Fight like Apes, the Holloway’s and 80’s pop icon Wendy James

11.30pm BOG THE DONKEY – “Incredible, Wild, Mad, Exciting, Too Loud, and Not to be missed

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3pm BABY RAVE Disco and fun for toddlers

4.00pm SACK RACE 4.30pm THREE- LEGGED RACE 5.00pm WHEELIE BIN RACE 530pm WELLY THROWING

11.30pm WINNING ROSE PARADE The 2009 Rose has been chosen and whisked from the Dome and presentation of the 50th Winning Rose of Tralee through the streets of the town

12pm MIDNIGHT MADNESS – Golden SkyFyre celebrating the last fifty years brining the ROSE FIVE-0 to a close but going out with a big bang!

Looking up and looking forward

9pm MIKE DENVER in concert – One of Ireland top Country and Irish Star.

Get into town early and soak up the Festive atmosphere with lots of singing and dancing

Bring back the old favourites was what we were told and hey presto!

ENTRY ON THE DAY AND PRIZES FOR ALL EVENTS - €3 Donations ‘Wear the Roseband’ towards the Street Festival and JIGSAW Kerry supporting young People’s Mental Health and well-being gladly appreciated 6pm TEEN CHILL SCENE – With resident DJ. Any young aspiring DJ…just turn up and spin with professional turntables, Dance floor for Break, Lockin’, Rappin’, Hip-Hop … all dancers welcome

11pm HEART & SOUL – Probably the best wedding band in the World…well in Kerry anyway. This four piece are sure to take the 50th Rose Festival out in style

‘FRINGE’ EVENTS TOWN CENTRE DAILY FOOD MARKET with traditional street stall sellers and street performers.

10am – 5pm 50 YEARS OF FASHION – Take some time out to amble though a half century of of the winning Roses’ beautiful gowns. Siamsa Tire 10am – 5pm KERRY ARTISTS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION – A host of top Kerry Artists present an exhibition on the ‘Rose’ and Kerry theme. Dominick St. (Off Square) 10am – 5pm ROSE OF TRALEE EXHIBITION – A fascinating look back over the Rose of Tralee International Festival with a plethora of fascinating pictures, documents and memorabilia. Kerry County Library DAILY - SKYWEST AVIATION LTD - HELICOPTER FLIGHTS short flights over Tralee or sightseeing around Kerry.

Opposite Aqua Dome

FELS POINT CENTRE TOPAZ DOME 8pm ROSE SELECTION NIGHT No.2 – The final selection night to find the 2009 Rose of Tralee. Join over 2,000 people for the Live TV Broadcast 11.30pm PARTY WITH THE ROSES – Dance out the 50th Celebrations with a ‘farewell party’ with the Roses DAILY - BIRDS AMUSEMENTS With fun, spills & thrills for all the family from 2pm DAILY – FOSSETTS CIRCUS Shows at 3pm & 6pm…

Ireland and Europe’s most famous Circus…a must for all the family

BIG HIGH FIVE-O’S TO OUR BUDDIES CIVIL DEFENCE

ROSE VOLUNTEERS

To the Men and Women that are giving of their time and efforts free of charge this week to make sure you, the performers and the Roses are kept safe.

Especially Steve for all the organising and Cis for keeping us fed.

TRALEE TOWN COUNCIL A big thank you to Michael Scannell, Colm, Johnny, Brenda, Murty, Brendan and all in the office and on the streets for helping us along with our 3rd street event

AN GARDA SIOCHANA

An important part of the Jigsaw for us. Thanks to Superintendent Pat O’Sullivan & Sergeant Pat Mulcahy for their constant support and all Gardaí on duty throughout the Festival

The Civil Defence are great friends of the Festival and are always on site should you hurt yourself from laughing and enjoying yourself too much

We thought we were old at 50 but this bunch are celebrating 70 years. Always a great help to us on the streets

Have been helping Ireland to keep its cultural identity for many years; we need Failte Ireland now more so than ever to keep Festivals alive. Thanks for recognising the worth of all our free street activity

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL A big ‘thank you’ to Robert Stuart & John Hegarty and their office for getting us to cross our I’s and dot or T’s; or something like that!

They keep us in line.

To Eamon O’Connor and all the Ambulance Crew at KGH for many years of support and dedication to the Festival

To Linda & Amanda and a very worthwhile organisation. Their effort to make sure we had enough Volunteers has been huge.

To Anthony O’Gara and his team in Oliver, Valerie, Rebecca, Honor & John for all the help over the last three years. The dedication and attention to detail to not just this years Rose events, but for the past number of years has been infectious . . . that’s why we keep out of the office!

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THANK YOU SO MUCH…. YOU’RE BRILLIANT All our Sponsors have once again made this lovely free family festival possible. Their commitment to providing something for everyone has brought some of the best entertainment and performers from Ireland and abroad to Tralee. We couldn’t ask for better sponsors…we tried but here’s who we got….

PLATINUM SPONSORS

SKY WEST Aviation

Bulmers Ireland Diageo Galvin’s Listowel Garvey Group

Heineken Ireland Kerry Group Lee Strand Richmond Marketing

Tralee Vintners and Traders

Email: info@skywest.ie Phone:01-6280088 Weston Airport Leixlip, Co. Kildare

GOLD SPONSORS Abbey Inn Bar, Abbey Car Park Abrakebabra Fast Food, The Mall Brogue Inn, Rock St. Buy Lo Store, Eaton Court, Boherbee Cliffords Cash & Carry

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Fels Point Hotel Grand Hotel, Denny St. Nashes New Yorkers / Roundabout Diner Ruairi’s Bar / Val O’Sheas / Fabric

Sean Ogs Bar, Bridge St. Silver Coin Off Licence Tralee Waterworld (Aqua Dome) Willie Darcy’s Bar, The Square Support Your Sponsors

SILVER SPONSORS Aine’s Cafe, The Square Allegro Restaurant, Castle St. Allied Irish Bank Annburys, Ashe St. A Time to Party, Killarney Autofile, Kerry Tech. Park Bailys Corner Bar Ballygarry House Hotel Ballyroe Heights Hotel Ballyseedy Home & Outdoor Living Bella Bia Restaurant Benners Hardware Benners Hotel, Castle St. Bettys Bar, Strand St. Bewleys, Mattshallow Billy Nolan Jewellers Blasket Inn, Castle St. Bowling Buddies, Manor Brianville B&B The Spa

Brooke Manor Lodge Bus Eireann Byrnesworth Shop Cassidys Restaurant Castle Bar, Rock St. Castle Off Licence Castletown House CH Chemist Charlie Neligans Restaurant Christie Wine & Spirits Coca Cola Connollys Jewellers Corcorans Refrigeration Dan Fitzgerald, The Mall Denis Whelan Refrigeration Des Grace Accountants Dowling Shoes, Bridge St. Dr. Tom O’Regan Electrical & Diesel, Abbey Car Pk

Ann Dunne Beautician, Rock St. Atlantic Oils, Ardfert Barrys Bakery, Rock St. Barry Packaging Barry Print Brosna Amusements Castlemorris Guesthouse Chopins Cafe, Ashe St. Clearys Photography Con Leen Salads Costello Chemist, Russell St.

Dans Home Baking Denton House B&B Dom O’Donnell Furniture Dowlings Hairdressers, Rock St. Electrical & Diesel, Abbey Car Pk Envy Hair, Castle St. Fáilte B&B, Rock St. Focus, Castle St. Glenfort House Gruaig, Pembroke St. Ho Kee Dragon Inn, Castle St.

Four Seasons Bar French Flair, Courthouse Lane Fruity Fresh Listowel Fyffes, Noel Murphy Gally’s Bar & Restaurant Galvin’s Grocerys, Rock St. Greyhound Bar, Pembroke St. Higgins Waste Horans Fruit & Veg Stores Imperial Hotel Irish Nationwide J.C. Products Jess McCarthy’s Bar, Castle St. Jim Moriarty, Ivy Terrace Joe’s Place, Pembroke St. John Fitzgerald Jewellers John J Casey QS John Lane & Sons Kerins O’Rahilly’s

Kellihers Hardware, Rock St. Mall Tavern Bar Manor West Hotel Mozarts, Ashe St Munster Bar, John O’Sullivan Nancy Myles Bar Norths Auctioneers O’Flynns Furniture, Rock St. Original Gem Paddy Macs Bar Peevers, Slye & Cotter Pennys, The Mall Permanent TSB Razzel Dazzel, The Mall Rock Inn Bar, Rock St. Roundys Bar Rovers Return Roxy Records Tralee Saorgus Energy Ltd

BRONZE SPONSORS Lee Records, Castle St. Hussey’s Menswear Infinity, Rock St. Jackie Power Tours Joe O’Brien Barbers, Ashe St. Kallili Kebabs, Castle St. Keatings Bakery Kelly & O’Shea Insurance Kerry Bacon & Pork, Rock St. Kerry Cleaning Knockbrack B&B, Oakpark LeeFarm House B&B

Loramar, Rock St. Manor Lodge Guesthouse Moriarty’s Shop, Prince’s St. NewPark Leisure Nula Liston Solicitor O’Loughlins B&B, Manor Patrick Daly Solicitors Quinlans Fish Shop, The Mall Rockmount B&B Sammy’s Kebabs, Castle St.

Skywest Aviation Ltd Snackery Restaurant Spillanes Seafood St. Josephs Guesthouse Stokers Lodge Bar, Oakpark Sweeneys CostCutter, Castle St. Tralee Credit Union Tralee Marina Apts.

Tralee Taxi Association Tralee Town House-Ned O’Shea Turners Bar, Castle St. Viva Burg Fast Food Boherbee Walsh Brothers Shoes Walsh O’Sullivan Auctioneers Western Lodge B&B Whytes Centra, Ashe St. Woodlands Caravan Park

Support Your Sponsors Siamsa Tire Theatre Skehanagh Lodge B&B Springmount B&B St. Martins B&B Stone Crest B&B, Manor Stuarts, Ashe St. Terrys Butchers, Oakpark Toby World True Care Dry Cleaners West Bacon & Pork, Rock St. 17

THANKS A MILLION This weeks street events would not be possible without the dedicated committee who gave of their effort and time free. So, a big ‘Thanks a million’ to you all….

Danny Leane - Chairman (Abbey Inn Bar) , Johnny McElligott (Sean Ógs Bar), Aisling O’Sullivan (O’Sullivans Solicitors), Maeve Horgan (Landmark Estate Agents), Shelia Sugrue, Brendan Sweeney (SweenEys Costcutters), Sean Horgan (The ABBEY TAVERN, ARDFERT) , John Sullivan (The Munster Bar) & Jim Finnucane (INSURANCE AND AUCTIONEERS) How can I bring a performer home with me (or at least to the next Christmas Party) …Was there one of our performers or acts or even a stage or barrier that you wanted to use at your next office party or outing? Do you want to grab everyones attention at your next launch? If so then Shannon Star Entertainments, who put all this together, are your guys. Check out www.shannonstar.com

* Fire Protection Surveys * Fire Extinguishers Sales and Service * Fire Training Programmes * Emergency Lights and Signs * Fire Hose Reels * Fire Brigade Hose and Fittings * Domestic Smoke Detector Alarms * Safety Signs & Panic Bolts * Fire Blankets

* Fire Protection Surveys * Fire Extinguishers Sales and Service * Fire Training Programmes * Emergency Lights and Signs * Fire Hose Reels * Fire Brigade Hose and Fittings * Domestic Smoke Detector Alarms * Safety Signs & Panic Bolts * Fire Blankets

ANTIFYRE (IRELAND) LTD.

ANTIFYRE (IRELAND) LTD.

We want to thank these guys for doing a great job on keeping an eye on things this week….

ELECTRICAL PARTNERS SECURITY PARTNERS NATIONWIDE SUPPLIERS OF:

FIRE PREVENTION PARTNERS (Irl.) Ltd.

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FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS

NEW ROAD, THOMONDGATE, LIMERICK. Phone (061) 455288 Fax (061) 326756 www.antifyre.com

NATIONWIDE SUPPLIERS OF:

Sean Murphy Electrical Services Tralee

HEALTH & SAFETY PARTNERS

(Irl.) Ltd.

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS

NEW ROAD, THOMONDGATE, LIMERICK. Phone (061) 455288 Fax (061) 326756 www.antifyre.com

BLOOM IN THE PARK

... laughing in the face of recession bonny baby

BOUNCY PARK

Treasure Hunt Lost Child

Dog show

FACE PAINTERS BALOON MODELLING

INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS

teddy bear’s picnic

roseband zone

FREE ADMISSION PARENTS, have you become attached to your children over the last number of years? If so, arrange a meeting place with them should you get separated at the festival. If not, and you want to go back to a quite existence… leave them with us and we will make sure they get a good circus education.

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S-Factor BLOOM PERFORMERS The-S-Factor is a farce of modern pop and celebrity culture. Two wanna be clebs, Seamus and Sean, will do anything to try and be famous. They are in some way delusional, thinking they are brilliant singers and dancers whose big break is just around the corner. They don’t realise they can’t sing or dance but in the mean time are performing high level acrobatics and circus skills.

Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata are here to amaze you!

Acrobatics, comedy, contortion, juggling: this 30 minute show is a non-stop roller coaster of skill from beginning to end. Their performances combines African dance moves with skills such as bench balances; hoop diving; bottle balancing; rope skipping; hat juggling; human pyramids, and limbo-bar acrobatics.

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That Man

That Man Show is a non-verbal, fully interactive, highly skilled piece of fantastic street theatre. That Man’s sharp, clever entertainment masterpiece is living proof that you don’t need words to create something amazing. It really dererves to be watched twice. Engaging, Versatile, Wholesome

Deathwish Gather round, gather round to witness the jaw-dropping antics of these devilishly handsome Italian Kerrymen.

Are they stupid or brave beyond belief? It really doesn’t matter as they present 45mins of fantastic comedy and pure fun in their spoof danger, comedy circus show, Deathwish.

The Italian Fanzinis are distinguished by their unusual hairdos, one a monster afro, the other bald as an egg.

Do not miss these heroes of the Irish circus scene.

Seamus McJuggler Brian O’Connell A terrible fear of heights and tall unicycles should not be mixed together. Against all odds and logic, however, Brian does just that. The show contains displays of tremendous juggling skill, laughter, danger, and fire juggled neck-strainingly high.

He’s back – a man who believes himself to be Ireland’s answer to David Beckham – except he plays real sport! A man who is a legend in his own opinion. A man with a mission – to put GAA on the international stage using only his raw skill and pure charisma.

Many would say this is a lost cause, but slowly and uncertainly Seamus McJuggler is pulling GAA kicking and screaming into the 20th Century (slowly does it) McJuggler –GAA Circus All Star – is a show full of heroics and hysterics in equal measure. Pure pleasure and simple idiocy.

TIPPING THE PERFORMERS These performers have dedicated their lives to this amazing art form, they rely on you, the audience, to make a living.

If you like what you see, give a contribution and show your appreciation for some of the most talented street performers in the world.

Don’t forget to

FILL THE HAT

Balloon Modellers and Face Painters will be charging a nominal fee for their services. While the Street Performers are free to you they are only been subsidies in a small way by the Festival therefore, we ask you to ‘fill the hat’ with what you can.

Watch out for

Culture Night Tralee Friday 25th September 7pm-11pm.

Come and Join the challenge to break the Current Guinness World Record for The Largest Irish Dance! Local Businesses and Arts Organisations have joined forces to deliver a night of adventurous culture! Come and sense the magic that comes with exploring a town by night! For one night only! Free Admission! Web: www.culturenighttralee.com Email: culturenighttralee@ymail.com Phone: (066) 7123055 / 7127777 / 7129934 21

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS Rose Dome Box & Information Office

066 7121322

Garda Station

066 7122022 or 999

Medical Centre

066 7117432

Kerry General Hospital (A&E)

066 7126222

Lost Child & Control Centre

066 7181001

Tourist Office

066 7121288

Enjoy !

HEALTH & SAFETY

The Festival of Kerry ’09 Support Group wishes you an enjoyable and memorable event. We thank you for enjoying yourself in a responsible manner and acting in an neighbourly way which will ensure an enjoyable event for all our visitors and local residents.

Tow-a-way!

Please take note and follow the street closure enforcements. You will not be allowed to remove your vehicle once the street closure has come into effect.

Tow-a-way will be in operation throughout the street closure times and vehicles will be taken to St. Johns Car Park for collection... or we could just sell them to raise more money.

Plastic!

No drinking glasses or glass bottles on the streets of Tralee throughout the Festival; especially late at night.

CCTV

Along with An Garda Síochána CCTV system, we have our own Festival CCTV for your safety and security.

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Traffic!

A detailed Traffic Management Plan has been put in place to ensure the efficient flow of traffic and to ensure in particular Emergency Vehicle Access at all times.

Please ensure you lock all doors and windows when leaving your vehicle and remove all valuables from view.

children & young adults

DUTY OF CARE - Parents and guardians please be aware that by law all children and young adults under the age of 14 must be accompanied at all concerts by an adult

Check!

The Emergency Services in conjunction with the ‘Back to Basics’ stewards and security are collectively working to ensure a safe and efficient event. Please fully comply with all Festival staff who at all times should be wearing official Festival attire / bib and accreditation.

From Tralee Vintners and Traders

Please enjoy alcohol sensibly

E V E N T S AT T H E

Tuesday 25th August 8pm: International Rose of Tralee Selection Part 1 (Tickets €45)

Friday 21st August 8pm: International Rose Ball ...THE GALA EVENT OF THE YEAR Meet our 50 Roses, 50 Escorts, and Roses of Tralee. Music by The Hit Connection

Sunday 23rd August 8pm:

Autumn Winter

Fashion Show 2009

Saturday 22nd August

(Tickets €30) €1000 prize for the Best Dressed Lady, Charity raffle in aid of VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas)

3pm: Radio Kerry

Monday 24th August

Grand Final of

Kerry’s Got Talent

9pm (Doors 8.30pm):

On stage together for the first time...

Sharon Shannon The Sawdoctors 10pm: Tommy Fleming Shane McGowan in concert. Tickets €30. Late Bar. Over 18’s Damien Dempsey Dessie O’Halloran (Tickets €20 :: Family €60)

Late Bar, Over 18s, ID required (Tickets €37.50 from Ticketmaster)

11.30pm:

Party with the Roses

(Tickets €15 - late bar, over 18s)

Wednesday 26th August 8pm: International Rose of Tralee Selection Part 2 (Tickets €45)

11.30pm:

Party with the Roses

(Tickets €15 - late bar, over 18s)

Friday 28th August

7.30pm: ALL AGES EVENT!!

Spin Southwest presents Spin Summer Sounds with: Tinchy Stryder, Industry, Spin Southwest DJs and Guests (Tickets €22.65 from Ticketmaster)

Saturday 29th August 8.30pm (Doors 8pm): Spin Southwest presents

The Twilight with:Eddie Halliwell, John O’Callaghan & Guests.

Strictly over 18s, ID required, Tickets €36.10 from Ticketmaster.

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