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Glenswilly’s dancing queen ready to showcase Donegal at Rose of Tralee 12 hours ago

Glenswilly’s dancing queen ready to showcase Donegal at Rose of Tralee

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Glenswilly dancer Niamh Shevlin is enjoying the afterglow as the weekend’s events sink in.

On Saturday night she was crowned as the 2024 Donegal Rose, impressing the judges amongst 16 …
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Rose of Tralee festival cancelled for 2020 4 years ago

Rose of Tralee festival cancelled for 2020

The Rose of Tralee International Festival has been cancelled for the first time in 61 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Festival organisers have confirmed that the event will be …
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Boston Rose honours brave Donegal mum who survived cancer 5 years ago

Boston Rose honours brave Donegal mum who survived cancer

The bravery and fundraising work of Ardara woman Theresa Stanley was highlighted during a special interview on the first Rose of Tralee selection night of 2019.

Theresa’s daughter Tanya is …
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Donegal Rose set for the stage this Tuesday 5 years ago

Donegal Rose set for the stage this Tuesday

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Donegal Rose Chloe Kennedy will have her moment to shine on stage in the Rose of Tralee finale this Tuesday night.

The running order has listed Chloe as one of …
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‘I consider myself very lucky’ – Donegal Rose Chloe Kennedy 5 years ago

‘I consider myself very lucky’ – Donegal Rose Chloe Kennedy

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Donegal Town student Chloe Kennedy has a very exciting summer ahead after being crowned the Donegal Rose of 2019.

And she has double the honour this time because she will …
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A dozen Donegal Rose hopefuls get ready for selection night 5 years ago

A dozen Donegal Rose hopefuls get ready for selection night

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Twelve young Donegal women are about to have their night in the spotlight as they compete to become the 2019 Donegal Rose.

The Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town will host …
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Waterford Rose takes the 2018 crown 6 years ago

Waterford Rose takes the 2018 crown

Waterford Rose Kirsten Mate Maher has won the 59th Rose of Tralee Festival.

Kirsten is the first African-Irish Rose to win the traditional pageant. The 21-year-old student and part-time model was speechless upon …
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Roses from Donegal have their big moment on Night One in Tralee 6 years ago

Roses from Donegal have their big moment on Night One in Tralee

Tralee is packed with squads of Donegal people this week as four young women from all parts of the county take part in the 59th edition of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.


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Not one, but four Donegal woman to appear in Rose of Tralee final 6 years ago

Not one, but four Donegal woman to appear in Rose of Tralee final

The countdown is on to the 59th Rose of Tralee contest – with this year’s show featuring four young women from Donegal, including our very own Donegal Rose Niamh Duggan.


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Escorts sought for Rose of Tralee 6 years ago

Escorts sought for Rose of Tralee

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They are seeking escorts who are Irish, or of Irish origin by virtue of one of their ancestors having been born in Ireland.

Applicants must be unmarried or never been …
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The search is on for 2018’s Donegal Rose! 6 years ago

The search is on for 2018’s Donegal Rose!

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Last year, Glenswilly woman Amy Callaghan donned the Donegal sash and did everyone from her home county proud as she bravely advocated positive mental health and staged a jaw-dropping acrobatic …
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Events: Donegal celebrates amazing Amy’s homecoming 7 years ago

Events: Donegal celebrates amazing Amy’s homecoming

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The party at Backstage Bar & Grill saw friends, family, supporters and colleagues toasting to Amy’s outstanding success at the Rose of Tralee Festival.

Amy’s journey as the Donegal Rose …
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Why I had to share the story of my blip’ – Amy Callaghan 7 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Why I had to share the story of my blip’ – Amy Callaghan

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Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly took to the Rose of Tralee stage last week to open up about her very personal past which was marked with depression. She earned much praise …
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‘Here’s to the most incredible experience of my life’ – Donegal Rose thanks fans 7 years ago

‘Here’s to the most incredible experience of my life’ – Donegal Rose thanks fans

Amy Callaghan made a lasting impression in this year’s festival for her account of the importance of mental health for young people.

Looking back on the experience, Amy shared how …
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Ouch! Donegal Rose didn’t put best foot forward in rehearsals 7 years ago

Ouch! Donegal Rose didn’t put best foot forward in rehearsals

Donegal Rose Amy had her Rose of Trallee interview last night and won the admiration of the nation when she gave an honest account of her mental health journey. Her …
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‘Happy headed’ Rose Escort from Donegal becomes a top class character 7 years ago

‘Happy headed’ Rose Escort from Donegal becomes a top class character

Donegal man Daniel McLaughlin was an unexpected star of the Rose of Tralee selection show last night in Co. Kerry when he was made a finalist for Escort of the …
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Twitter Reacts: Top 10 tweets about Donegal Rose Amy Callaghan 7 years ago

Twitter Reacts: Top 10 tweets about Donegal Rose Amy Callaghan

The Rose of Tralee Festival is as much about the social media reaction these days than it is about the live programme, and Twitter comments give an interesting and entertaining …
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Amazing Amy champions Donegal in Rose of Tralee final 7 years ago

Amazing Amy champions Donegal in Rose of Tralee final

Amy was the sixth Rose to be interviewed on the first selection night of the famous festival which is watched by the Irish diaspora all over the world.

The Glenswilly …
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Donegal Rose Amy to shine on stage in part one of live final 7 years ago

Donegal Rose Amy to shine on stage in part one of live final

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The first part of the 58th Rose of Tralee selection event begins today (Monday) in the famous dome of Tralee in Co. Kerry.

Letterkenny woman Amy Callaghan will be facing …
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Style Study – Amy Callaghan 7 years ago

Style Study – Amy Callaghan

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Amy Callaghan represents Donegal in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival, and ahead of the live final she has given Donegal Woman an insight into her wardrobe!

Amy is …
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Delight as Donegal Rose Amy Callaghan through to live final of Rose of Tralee! 7 years ago

Delight as Donegal Rose Amy Callaghan through to live final of Rose of Tralee!

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Amy is only of the lucky 32 to make it to the final out of the 64 that began the competition.

The 22-year-old Letterkenny woman will now be interviewed by …
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‘Blooming’ great news as Andrea selected to be a Rose Bud at Rose of Tralee 7 years ago

‘Blooming’ great news as Andrea selected to be a Rose Bud at Rose of Tralee

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Each year, 64 of Ireland’s loveliest little ladies are chosen to participate alongside the Roses in Kerry.

When Andrea and mum Anna put her name forward in April, they never …
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Donegal Rose gets cinematic send-off wishes from Century Complex 7 years ago

Donegal Rose gets cinematic send-off wishes from Century Complex

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Century Complex Letterkenny sponsors of Ms Amy Callaghan the Donegal Rose 2017 would like to take this opportunity to wish Amy the very best of luck in representing Donegal in …
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Donegal Rose Amy to have a fun farewell before flying the county flag 7 years ago

Donegal Rose Amy to have a fun farewell before flying the county flag

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The 22-year-old Letterkenny woman is in for an exciting month ahead of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.

She will have a busy schedule of events around the all-important Live …
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Events: Amy’s charity campaign is off to a racing start 7 years ago

Events: Amy’s charity campaign is off to a racing start

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Ms Amy Callaghan who was selected to represent Donegal at this year’s 2017 Rose of Tralee Festival launched her two chosen charities Pieta House and Jigsaw by hosting a night …
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Abu Dhabi Rose to spread magic of Donegal charity 7 years ago

Abu Dhabi Rose to spread magic of Donegal charity

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The Victoria Thompson Memorial Fund and Scholarship are delighted to announce that Abu Dhabi Rose Niamh Kelly, from Co Clare, is going to represent their charity, when she travels to …
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Amy Callaghan named Donegal’s Rose for 2017! 7 years ago

Amy Callaghan named Donegal’s Rose for 2017!

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Last year’s Donegal Rose, Zoe McGettigan, handed over to the newly announced Donegal Rose, Amy Callaghan!

Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly was the popular winner of the Donegal Rose selection which …
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Which of these 12 women will be the next Donegal Rose? 7 years ago

Which of these 12 women will be the next Donegal Rose?

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The Donegal Rose Selection in association with R McCullagh Jewellers takes place this Sunday the 26th March in the Clanree Hotel.

 

This year’s contestants for Donegal Rose are Geraldine …
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Would you like to be the 2017 Donegal Rose? 7 years ago

Would you like to be the 2017 Donegal Rose?

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They will be in the Clanree Hotel at 2pm tomorrow (Wednesday, 4th January) to meet any women thinking of applying for the competition.

The Donegal Rose Selection will take place on …
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