Charmaine Kenny has penned her own news article in the Herald. It commences "I still can't believe that I'm going to be the Rose of Tralee for the next year. It's finally starting to sink in and I'm getting really excited about the year ahead"
It goes on to detail her experiences during the competition and her hope for the coming year.
Read it online at the Herald, here.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Five Videos to Watch
RTE has five video clips to watch.
a) Ray interviews the Darwin and Boston Roses
b) Ray with the Roses from Washington, Manchester, Kerry, Yorkshire.
c) Ray (again) with Roses from Tipperary, South Australia, London, Dublin
d) Charmaine Kenny, 2009 Rose of Tralee being crowned
a) Ray interviews the Darwin and Boston Roses
b) Ray with the Roses from Washington, Manchester, Kerry, Yorkshire.
c) Ray (again) with Roses from Tipperary, South Australia, London, Dublin
d) Charmaine Kenny, 2009 Rose of Tralee being crowned
Over to you.......
Charmaine Kenny, The Morning After
The Irish Times has both these pictures of Charmaine Kenny (London Rose and International Rose of Tralee 2009). The article, written by Rosita Boland, is well worth a read if you want to know what happens the morning after!
Read it here, or click the pics above.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
37 Picture Gallery of Final Night
"It's not exactly my colour, Ray"
Just what is Stephanie O'Dwyer, 2009 Kilkenny Rose, being asked to do by Dr. D'Arcy? Read the Irish Independent to find out.
Boston Rose Stayin' Alive
The Irish Indendent again! This is Meaghan Murphy, 2009 Boston & New England, dancing the night away with Disco Winner Ray D'Arcy. The article is here.
Charmaine is Everywhere
The Irish Independent also has the full story about the final night, when Charmaine Kenny, 2009 London Rose, was chosen as the overall 2009 Rose of Tralee. Read it here.
Charmaine Kenny with her Escort
The Winner!! Chamaine Kenny, 2009 London Rose (and overall 2009 Rose) pictured in the dome with her escort.
Southern California and her Escort
The Final Stage on the Final Stage
Very, very small pic ! Taken by phone, it shows the final speech just before announcing the 2009 Rose of Tralee.
Charmaine Kenny - 2009 Rose
There will be more.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Kerry Rose still favourite?
Karen McGilycuddy, 2009 Kerry Rose
So at this late stage the Kerry Rose is the bookies favourite. Well, we here at Rose of Tralee Notes are not so sure. Karen is fantastic of course, but all the bookies are Irish! So.............
Read about it at the Kerryman, Simon Brouder of course.
Sydney and Athlone Unite
Romy Farrelly, 2009 Sydney Rose, meets Sheils Buckley, Deputy Mayor of Athlone
The Westmeath Independent has the full story. What story? Very simple really, Romy's mum Bernadette (nee Dunning), comes from the area. Read a lot more about the Sydny Rose at their site.
Cavan Reaction
Tara Cunningham, 2009 Cavan Rose, with Ray D'Arcy.
Would you like to know what the Anglo-Celt had to say about the Cavan Rose on the first selection night? You do? Read it here.
First Night Update, including a snake.....
As pictured in the Irish Times, colourful Slgo supporters arriving the the first selection night on Tuesday.
A full and witty report on the first selection night is at the Irish Times web. It's well worth a read.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Watch it Live!!!!!
watch it here, 20.00 local on Tuesday 25th August, and 20.00 local Wednesday
RTE Worldwide Broadcast
RTE Worldwide Broadcast
Monday, August 24, 2009
Arizona Comes to Offaly
More work for the Roses, albeit pleasant work. Here we see Alexis Hodel, 2009 Arizona Rose, at the launch of "The Tullamore Advantage" brochure.
For her part Alexis Ms Hodell pointed out that 10% of Arizona's population is of Irish descent. She presented Mr McCormack, President of Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce, with copies of "The Desert Shamrock", a paper for the local Irish community, as well as with postcards and a pendant. He presented her with a mobile phone and a pictorial history of Tullamore.
The full story is here on the Offaly Express.
Facebook Roses
Maybe you would like to go to some Facebook pages.
Rose of Tralee General page
Queensland Rose
Texas Rose
Rose of Tralee More General
Rose of Tralee General page
Queensland Rose
Texas Rose
Rose of Tralee More General
News At Last From Boston New England
The ever dependable independent.ie has a large item on Meaghan Murphy, 2009 Boston & New England Rose. Meaghan has a very interesting C.V. with quotes such as "While her childhood ambition was to become a "professor", Sarah trained as a glass blower, did her degree in literature, and came to Ireland to do her masters in Irish literature at Trinity College. After that, she says she "stumbled" into the arts in 2003. She has worked in arts marketing and management roles for various organisations both here and in the UK, including Music Network, the Dublin Fringe Festival, Lane Productions, and The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival."
Read the entire article here.
Read the entire article here.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Rose a Radio Star
Ashling Colton, 2009 New York Rose, has many talents. One of those is as a radio presenter with WFUV 90.7 in New York.
This, and more, comes from AcousticMusicScene.com.
This, and more, comes from AcousticMusicScene.com.
New Orleans
"The Times-Picayune" is a great title for a newspaper. They have an item on Megan Busby, 2009 New Orleans Rose.
Speaking of her upcoming appearance in Tralee, Megan said "I'm going to bring New Orleans fun and New Orleans charm, good Southern charm and hospitality."
Something to look forward to.
Speaking of her upcoming appearance in Tralee, Megan said "I'm going to bring New Orleans fun and New Orleans charm, good Southern charm and hospitality."
Something to look forward to.
San Francisco Rose is a Belast Lady
Emer Cunningham, 2009 San Francisco Rose, is from Belfast. This news and other information about Emer is available at the belfastmedia.com.
Perth Rose, Rose
Rose McDonnell is the 2009 Perth Rose. In a website called the Australian Irish Scene there is an extensive article profiling Rose. Among the snippets to be found there; "Rose entered the Rose of Tralee after a long eight years of study and work in the medical industry. “I entered because I wanted to do something for myself and to get to know me,” she said. “I’ve studied and worked for 8 years to get where I am and now that I’m here I have so much more to learn about myself and life and the world in general. I’ve been keen to reconnect with my family and culture for so long and it seemed like the perfect opportunity.” Read the item here.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Million Euro Rose
Always take a photo opportunity. Here Stephanie O'Dwyer , 2009 Kilkenny Rose, poses with a €1 million Lotto cheque which went unclaimed. Unclaimed!
The New Ross Standard has the story.
Derby Girl
This is Cathrina McGuinness, the 2009 Derby Rose, at her selection night. Go to derbyshire.co.uk for more.
The Irish Post has a report on Cathrina - "A three-month stint in Tanzania has given Cathrina McGuinness the courage to take part in the Derby Rose of Tralee.
The 19-year-old lives in Littleover but was born in Chessington, Surrey.
She claims her ‘amazing experience’ in the east African state led her to take the plunge after years of feeling too nervous to enter the popular competition.
Cathrina, who is currently on a gap year before staring a psychology degree at Nottingham University in October, said: “I took a three month trip to Tanzania last year as part of my gap year.
I was teaching English at an all-girls secondary school and helping to improve their sports department, and it was truly amazing.”
She added: “I think that experience has had a lot to do with me taking part in the Rose of Tralee as it gave me confidence and means I now have some interesting experiences to tell people about.”
Cathrina has a background in Irish dancing, a love of Irish music and parents who hail from counties Westmeath and Offaly.
She said: “I am very in touch with my Irish roots and have always loved the Rose of Tralee contest. My auntie used to tape it for me and send it over every year.”
The Irish Post has a report on Cathrina - "A three-month stint in Tanzania has given Cathrina McGuinness the courage to take part in the Derby Rose of Tralee.
The 19-year-old lives in Littleover but was born in Chessington, Surrey.
She claims her ‘amazing experience’ in the east African state led her to take the plunge after years of feeling too nervous to enter the popular competition.
Cathrina, who is currently on a gap year before staring a psychology degree at Nottingham University in October, said: “I took a three month trip to Tanzania last year as part of my gap year.
I was teaching English at an all-girls secondary school and helping to improve their sports department, and it was truly amazing.”
She added: “I think that experience has had a lot to do with me taking part in the Rose of Tralee as it gave me confidence and means I now have some interesting experiences to tell people about.”
Cathrina has a background in Irish dancing, a love of Irish music and parents who hail from counties Westmeath and Offaly.
She said: “I am very in touch with my Irish roots and have always loved the Rose of Tralee contest. My auntie used to tape it for me and send it over every year.”
Jessica's Pictures
Here we see Jessica Kreuz, 2009 Germany Rose, pictured on her selection night. Click here at dif-bayer.de for more pics.
Tipperary Double?
Denise Shouldice is the 2009 Tipperary Rose, and as you know, the current Rose of Tralee is Aoife Kelly, also from Tipperary.
Read the Nationalist for more about Denise.
Picture from Facebook.
Politics And The Roses
Rose of Tralee finalists with Senator Mark Daly. From left, Sinead Lynch (Georgia), Genevieve O'Reilly (New Jersey), Melodie O'Neill (France), Maeve Gallagher (Liverpool), Aideen Reilly (Manchester), Nicole Moriarty (Yorkshire) and Jocelyn McGillian (Philadelphia). Photograph: Domnick WalshJust an excuse to show more Roses. Senators are obviously busy people. This pic is on irishtimes.com.
The Moyvane Rose
Moyvane.com reports on the Irish roots of Sinead Lynch, 2009 Georgia Rose. It seems her parents are from Athea and Tubbertoureen. If you want to know where those places are, check moyvane.com.
A Donegal Melodie
Melodie O'Neill, the 2009 France Rose, has roots that go back to Donegal. The Donegal Democrat has all the details.
Amy From Cork
Amy Moran, 2009 Cork Rose, has great facebook page. If you really want to keep up to date you should read it!
Boot Camp for Escorts
You thought that all the Escorts have to do is just look good in their tux and take care of their respective Roses? In that case you should go to irishtimes.com and find out what the Escorts undergo at Escort Boot Camp.
Limerick Again !
Limerick may not have a Rose at the 2009 Finals, but it certainly does not let anyone forget that Limerick is a wonderful Rose supporter. In an article on independent.ie you can read all about Muirne Hurley, who represented Limerick when she became the 1994 Rose of Tralee.Read it here. Picture care of the Rose of Tralee site.
Friday, August 21, 2009
9 Former Roses
Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, 2005 Mayo; Aoife Kelly, 2008 Tipperary; Kathryn Feeney, 2006 Queensland
Tamara Gervasoni, 2002 Italy; Lisa Manning, Perth 2001; Roisin Egenton 2000, New York
Luzveminda O'Sullivan, 1998 Galway; Colleen Murphy, 1996 Toronto; Orla Tobin, 2003 Dublin
All of these come from a gallery at ireland.com. They also have a gallery of the 2009 contestants at the 2009 launch available here.
Don't forget the official site has pics of all the former roses, click here.
Two Jersey Roses
This is Leanne Tunney, 2009 Channel Islands Rose. Just like a number of other Roses, Leanne has a mum who was also a Rose herself! 1979, Mary Tunney was the Jersey Rose. See the This is Jersey site for more details about Leanne.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
All the Texas Roses
This is Louise McDonough, 2009 Texas Rose. Picture courtesy of Trinity Hall.
If you visit the site you will all the Texas Roses from 2003.
What are the odds?
Do you wonder what odds the Irish bookies are offering for the various roses? Check this page. No, Paddy Power did not pay us, although it would be nice!
Texas Rose
Leslie McDonough is the 2009 Texas Rose, following a great tradition. Her pic and story appear in the City Wire.
Philadelphia's Rose
The Irish Times Looks Back
Ahh Gaybo. The Irish Times has an item looking back over the years at the Festival. Pictured above is Gay Byrne with Waterford Rose Siobhan Kiernan. I'm afraid I don't know the year in question, but if you do please post a comment.Read and recall.
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