Louth search for Rose escorts
APRIL is approaching and with it is the deadline for Louth men to apply to be Rose Escorts at the 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival which will take place in Kerry from 17th to 21st August.
Time is running out for guys aged 21 to 30 to put their names forward online at www.roseoftralee.ie/apply
Last year saw 18 men from counties in Leinster – Dublin (3), Meath (3), Offaly (2), Louth (2), Kildare (2), Kilkenny (2) and one each from Laois, Longford, Wexford and Wicklow - make it through the selection process to fulfil their ambitions to be Rose Escorts at the Rose of Tralee International Festival.
The primary role of a Rose Escort is to look after his Rose and ensure her time at the festival is a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Interviews for candidates who have applied to be Rose Escorts will take place at the Glen Royal Hotel and Leisure Club in Maynooth in April, while the successful candidates will take part in a team-building Boot Camp in June at some of Kerry’s most stunning locations.
The Rose Escorts will then participate in a range of Festival events in August including the Gala Rose Ball, three parades and a week packed full of entertainment.
In order to be eligible to be a Rose Escort at the Rose of Tralee International Festival applicants must: Be male, 21 years of age by 1st January 2018 and not have reached your 31st birthday on or prior to 1st September 2018; Be unmarried or never been married; Be born in Ireland or of Irish origin by virtue of one of your ancestors having been born in Ireland; Be available for Selection events and if selected be available for the International Festival events from 15th to 21st August 2018 in Tralee
One of the gentlemen will be announced by Dáithí Ó Sé as the Rose Escort of the Year live on RTÉ television on Monday 20th August 2018.
Each candidate will be charged an application fee and should he be chosen as a Rose Escort, he will be required to obtain sponsorship of €1500.
Lads who are man enough to apply for the job of a lifetime as a Rose of Tralee Escort can do so online www.roseoftralee.ie/apply before the end of March or email admin@roseoftralee.ie for more information.