The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland's largest and longest running festivals.
Over the years, women who participate in the Rose of Tralee have mirrored a changing Ireland, and the changing definition of Irishness that is celebrated by so many different people around the world. Roses have come to reflect the aspirations of modern women, and they embrace the global Irish diaspora in a positive way. A Rose represents the collective aspirations, responsibilities, and ambitions of a variety of communities and backgrounds, united by a desire to celebrate Irish heritage.