The search is on for the next Tipperary Rose of Tralee as applications open for competition

The search is underway to find the 2026 Tipperary Rose and young women from all over the county are invited to apply online ahead of the Tipperary Rose Selection 2026 which will take place on Sunday, May 31 at the Talbot Hotel Clonmel.

At the Talbot Hotel Clonmel recently, the new home to the Tipperary Rose Selection, the current Tipperary Rose Tara Brady met with some Tipperary Rose applicants to launch the search. Tara along with the Tipperary Rose team, briefed the applicants as to what is in store for them on their journey.

Laura Jones, Sales & Marketing Manager of Talbot Hotel Clonmel, said: “We are incredibly proud to support and host the Tipperary Rose Selection here at Talbot Hotel Clonmel.

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“The Rose of Tralee International Festival is such a special celebration of Irish heritage, community spirit and opportunity, and it’s an honour for us to provide a home for an event that means so much to people across county Tipperary and beyond.

Meeting this year’s applicants alongside current Tipperary Rose Tara Brady at the launch was a wonderful reminder of the confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories the Rose journey creates. It’s about so much more than one night it’s about connection, personal growth and representing your community with pride.”

Current Tipperary Rose, Tara Brady said: “I have made the most exciting memories and met the loveliest people who I thankfully will have in my life forever from all parts of the world - my Rose Family.

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“I would like to thank everyone that supported me across the county of Tipperary.

“Being a representative of Tipperary was one of the proudest moments in my life, and one that I will cherish forever. We would encourage young women from all corners of the county to apply, and we look forward to welcoming the Roses, their families, and supporters to the Talbot Hotel Clonmel on May 31 for what promises to be a fantastic celebration of Tipperary.”

Steve Cronly, Director of Operations with the Rose of Tralee International Festival, commented saying: “The Rose of Tralee international Festival is the most incredible experience, and I would encourage as many young women as possible to take part and become their local Rose.

“I guarantee them they will make incredible friends and have an amazing experience.

“Many people think that the Rose of Tralee festival is just a week-long festival, and they don’t realise that the Roses and Rose Escorts have so many incredible experiences throughout the whole year. All I can say to any young woman is to ‘go for it’ and apply!”

Organisers of the festival would like to invite GAA, Camogie Clubs, Societies, Groups and Businesses to nominate a representative from their respective communities to take part in one of Tipperary’s bi-annual flagship events.

The Tipperary Rose Centre would be delighted should any Club, Society or businesses consider sponsoring an entrant for the 2026 Tipperary Rose Selection.

As a Tipperary Rose entrant sponsor there are several ways that your company/organisation can benefit from supporting a Tipperary Rose entrant:

• Your sponsor’s name will appear on your entrant’s sash which is worn at all official Tipperary Rose events that take place throughout the county.
• Your sponsor’s name will appear on our screens throughout the selection evening on May 31.
• Your sponsor’s name will be included on all our Social Media Platforms.
• Your organisation will be associated with the Rose of Tralee International Festival, one of Ireland’s largest and longest running festivals, connecting the worldwide Irish diaspora.

For Further details please contact the Tipperary Rose Team on Tipperaryrosecentre @roseoftralee.ie or call Lyn on 083 4631611.