Donegal celebrates Niamh Shevlin’s star performance at Rose of Tralee


By Tara McCormack  DONEGAL is beaming with pride after Niamh Shevlin, representing the county, delivered a captivating performance at the 2024 International Rose of Tralee. The annual pageant, hosted in the Dome in Co Kerry, saw 32 women from across the globe competing for the title, with New Zealand’s Keely O’Grady ultimately taking the crown. […]

Donegal’s ‘Lady of the Dance’ steps to the Rose of Tralee


by Paul McElwee WITH less than two weeks to go to the annual Rose of Tralee Festival, which sees roses from all over the world descend on Kerry hoping to be crowned winner, Donegal rose Niamh Shevlin has spoken of her excitement. No stranger to the stage, Niamh debuted as Lead Dancer in Michael Flatley’s Lord […]

 Niamh Shevlin to represent Donegal in Rose of Tralee


By Dionne Meehan  CONGRATULATIONS to Niamh Shevlin who was selected to represent Donegal in this year’s Rose of Tralee. Niamh was chosen to represent the county at the Donegal Rose Selection in the Central Hotel Donegal Town last night. Advertisement Taking to social media today, Niamh said this is something she has dreamed of doing […]

Letterkenny’s London Rose prepares for Tralee


By Róise Collins With the 2023 Mary from Dungloe Festival drawn to a close, all eyes have shifted south of the country for the next fix of Irish pageantry as the Rose of Tralee makes a much anticipated return to our television screens. There is a great excitement locally as Donegal woman Amy Gillen will […]

Letterkenny woman selected as London Rose of Tralee


LETTERKENNY woman Amy Gillen has been selected as the 2023 London Rose of Tralee. Born to Aisling and Billy Gillen, Amy currently resides in the vibrant heart of Central London. Currently working as a freelance musician and teacher, Amy’s musical journey began with her pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance and Licentiate Teaching Diploma […]

Search for the 2023 Donegal Rose of Tralee has begun


THE search for the 2023 International Rose of Tralee and Rose Escort of the Year has officially begun. With Rose Selections taking place across 32 centres nationally and worldwide, 2022 Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy, RTÉ Rose of Tralee presenter Daithí Ó Sé and Rose Escort of the Year Shane McHugh have officially launched the […]

Donegal Rose caught up in a Twitter storm


The Donegal Rose of Tralee has found herself in the middle of a Twitter storm. On Monday evening she appeared in the Dome to be interviewed by the host Dáithí Ó Sé and as a party piece recited a poem. However poems were banned by the competition organisers in 2016, leading to a mini tornado […]

Exciting few days ahead for Cillian


FALCARRAGH’S Cillian Gallagher has an exciting few days ahead of him as he heads to Kerry to take up the role of escort at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival. The 27-year-old is eager to find out which Rose he is paired with for the festivities which returns after a three-year hiatus due to the […]

Donegal’s longest serving Rose ready to hand over crown


DONEGAL’S longest serving Rose is preparing to hand over her crown after three years in the role. Chloe Kennedy from Donegal Town was crowned the Donegal Rose in 2019. Due to Covid-19 postponing the competition, she has retained her title for three years but is now preparing to hand over her crown to the 2022 […]