The 57th annual Rose of Tralee competition is set to take place from the 17th to the 23rd of August, and Donegal is very well represented; with two roses and three escorts from Donegal to take part in the competition.
Frosses woman Denise Quigley (27) will be representing Perth this year, and Letterkenny lady Zoe McGettigan will representing Donegal.
Denise with mum Ethel after being chose to represent Perth
Three Donegal men; Struan Charters, Tom Cranley and Mark Harley will be escorting the roses this year.
Not only are there plenty of Donegal roses and escorts; there will be plenty of Donegal bands there too!
Letterkenny Senior Accordian Band are to make the trip down to Kerry along with Mountcharles based St. Peter’s Band. The Killaghtee Accordian Band will also make the trek (who’s band representative is running for Dunkineely Mayor!)
Donegal rose Zoe messing about with the instruments as they band members are distracted!
Best of luck everyone!
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