You know the summer is coming to an end and it's time to get the uniform and the school bag ready when the Rose of Tralee is on the telly box
The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland's largest and longest running festivals, celebrating 54 years in 2013. The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee which brings young women of Irish descent from around the world to County Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture.
The 2013 Roses
Presented by Dáithí O Sé the 55th International Rose of Tralee Selection will be broadcast live from the festival dome in Tralee, Co. Kerry on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 August 2013 (from 8pm).
http://www.roseoftralee.ie/
http://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/rose_of_tralee.html