Escort update

Adam Craughan with Limerick Rose Brid Richardson and Boston Rose Deirdre Keane.

What is a typical Escort? Have a look at the Limerick Leader - Adam Craughan is the Escort for Limerick and they do a profile of him here.

Some points from the article; 'Having heard about the tales and escapades of previous escorts, Adam said he is really looking forward to his trip to Tralee. "Absolutely, I can't wait for it. It's going to be a great experience. Our duties are to ensure the Roses have an enjoyable experience, to promote the festival and have a good time ourselves"'.

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

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.

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.

Boston & New England News

We have received an update on Cailyn McDermott, 2008 Boston & New England Rose. It looks like August is going to be a seriously busy time for Cailyn. Not only is she coming to Tralee, but has been studying very hard and is to receive her Masters Degree from Boston College. And of course she also has the small matter of her send-off party on the 7th August. Busy lady.

Boston, we forgot Boston New England

Oh dear, we overlooked the selection of Cailyn McDermott as the 2008 Boston New England Rose. When we get more details we will inform you, in the meantime, read this snippet, courtesy of Emigrant OnLine.