26-year-old Raphoe native, Catherine McCarron will be among 61 Roses from all corners of the globe set to take to the stage at the 2013 Rose of Tralee Regional Festival to be held in the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, Co Laois at the end of the month.
Catherine proudly sponsored by Kelco Communications, began her Rose journey when she was selected as the Donegal Rose at the county’s regional event in Harvey’s Point back in April.
She will now go forth to represent Donegal at the Regional Festival in Portlaoise from 29th May to 2nd June 2013, where she hopes to be among the 32 finalists selected to continue her journey to Tralee, Wednesday 14th to Tuesday 20th August.
The Rose of Tralee Regional Festival is hosted by Dáithí Ó Sé who interviews each Rose on stage at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel over three nights, followed by music, dancing and a great line up of entertainment.
“It’s a very exciting time and there’s lots to do in preparation for Portlaoise. I look forward to meeting 61 Roses from all over the world and making memories of the Regional Festival with each and every one of them. I have no doubt that 2013 will be a special year for us all. Many thanks to Kelco Communications and my family and friends, they encouraged me to go for it in the first instance and have helped me with all the preparation since – A Ghra mo Chroi! I hope to further what has been a wonderful experience to date and join Dáithí on the stage in the Dome in August” says Catherine.
The Rose of Tralee International Festival has been extended by two days to celebrate the Rose Gathering 2013. Anyone who has ever been to the Festival since 1959 – Roses, Escorts, entertainers and festival-goers – are invited back to join in the celebrations in August.
With a fun-packed entertainment programme scheduled to suit all ages the line-up of events includes JLS, The Stunning, Nathan Carter, Ryan Sheridan, Sharon Shannon, Skyfest Air Display, the Rose Selections, Rose Ball and Fashion Show and much more.
The 2013 Rose of Tralee charity partners are the HOPE Foundation and Epilepsy Ireland.
Anyone who wishes to purchase tickets or find out more about what this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival has to offer should visit www.roseoftralee.ie or contact the Festival Office on +353-66-7121322.
From all the team at Kelco Communications we would like to wish Catherine the very best of luck in the Regional Finals in Portlaoise. Be sure to stay tuned for more and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook & Twitter.
