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# rose-of-tralee - Monday 27 April, 2020
Quiz: How much do you know about the Rose of Tralee?
The pale moon is rising and it’s time for you to test your knowledge.
Rose of Tralee cancelled for first time in its history due to Covid-19
Festival organisers say it will return in 2021.
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
Limerick Rose Sinéad Flanagan has won the Rose of Tralee 2019
The festival was brought to a close with the winner crowned late this evening.
# rose-of-tralee - Sunday 25 August, 2019
Quiz: How well do you know the Rose of Tralee?
Live from the Dome.
# rose-of-tralee - Saturday 20 July, 2019
Irish Greyhound Board withdraws funding from Rose of Tralee after contestants receive 'malicious threats'
The IGB has been mired in controversy since serious animal welfare issues were uncovered last month.
# rose-of-tralee - Friday 22 February, 2019
Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh selected as MEP candidate for Fine Gael
Walsh won the Rose of Tralee in 2014.
Spotlight
The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 28 August, 2018
Investigation launched after claims the Rose of Tralee was racially abused in a takeaway
The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Kilkenny city.
# rose-of-tralee - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
'I thought I'd hate the Rose of Tralee but being there changed my mind entirely'
For someone who’d never watched the Rose of Tralee, 2018 seemed like a pretty good year to start.
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 21 August, 2018
Waterford Rose Kirsten Mate Maher has been crowned the Rose of Tralee 2018
But they’re ALL lovely girls.
# rose-of-tralee - Monday 20 August, 2018
11 of the most bizarre moments from the first night of the Rose of Tralee 2018
It’s been a wild night.
People are praising the Carlow Rose for bringing the Rose of Tralee into the 21st Century
She’s now second favourite to win.
The Westmeath Rose just did a squat with Daithí on her back, because the Rose of Tralee is wild
Of course she’d become a meme.
Poll: Is there a place for the Rose of Tralee in modern Ireland?
Has the pageant had its day after 59 years? Or is it still relevant in 2018?
# rose-of-tralee - Sunday 19 August, 2018
Almost half of Irish adults hate the Rose of Tralee, according to a new poll
Cover your eyes Daithí!
# rose-of-tralee - Saturday 18 August, 2018
Which Rose Of Tralee Talent Are You?
It’s that time of year again.
# rose-of-tralee - Friday 17 August, 2018
It's time to admit that the Rose of Tralee's idea of womanhood is simply irrelevant in 2018
There’s more to us than tea and gúnas.
# rose-of-tralee - Wednesday 15 August, 2018
Here's what Dáithí Ó Sé said was his favourite moment hosting the Rose of Tralee
Let’s just say it involves a Canadian Rose and a cow getting stagefright.
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
'I grew up thinking it was unattainable:' Why this year's candidates for Rose of Tralee wanted to enter
We asked the Roses why it meant so much to them to enter and how the festival is keeping up with a world of modern women.
# rose-of-tralee - Thursday 17 May, 2018
Former Sydney Rose Brianna Parkins is winning praise for her story about meeting a No voter in a nightclub
She spoke out about Ireland’s reproductive rights in 2016.
Maria Walsh: 'It might be a questioning glance or a curt refusal to shake my hand'
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we must stand in solidarity, writes Maria Walsh.
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 22 August, 2017
The Offaly Rose has been crowned the Rose of Tralee for 2017
24-year-old Jennifer Byrne is your new Rose of Tralee.
Night Two of The Rose of Tralee 2017: As It Happened
We’ll be with you, lovely moment after lovely moment.
What to watch on TV tonight: Tuesday
This is the telly everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
# rose-of-tralee - Monday 21 August, 2017
Night One of The Rose of Tralee 2017: As It Happened
We’ll be with you, lovely moment after lovely moment.
The Donegal Rose won praise for speaking out about mental health on stage tonight
That’s before she even got to her party piece.
How To Explain The Rose of Tralee To Your Non-Irish Friends
It’s that time of year again.
Poll: Will you watch the Rose of Tralee?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# rose-of-tralee - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Poll: Will you watch the Rose of Tralee?
Will you be tuning in?
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 15 August, 2017
21 tremendously embarrassing Rose of Tralee photocalls from over the years
It’s that time of year.
# rose-of-tralee - Friday 11 August, 2017
San Francisco Rose speaks about sister who died in the Berkeley balcony collapse
Amanda Donohoe said that the competition was a great happy occasion for her family.
# rose-of-tralee - Thursday 2 February, 2017
Rose of Tralee festival says it has not banned transgender women from entering
This is contrary to reports this morning.
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 31 January, 2017
Complaints around 8th Amendment and 'rubbishing Mass' on Rose of Tralee rejected
The BAI rejected seven complaints to do with last year’s Rose of Tralee
# rose-of-tralee - Friday 27 January, 2017
Last year's Sydney Rose has called for feminists and LGBT women to enter the Rose of Tralee
Brianna Parkins won praise last year for speaking out about the Eighth Amendment onstage.
# rose-of-tralee - Sunday 9 October, 2016
# rose-of-tralee - Thursday 29 September, 2016
A Canadian guy is looking for footage of the 1980 Rose of Tralee so he can see his Mam in it
“She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer…”
# rose-of-tralee - Tuesday 30 August, 2016
The Sydney Rose is featured in Grazia for 'magnificently' disrupting the Rose of Tralee
International recognition!
Woman delivers letter 'formally complimenting' Sydney Rose to RTÉ
Brianna Parkins said she wants a referendum to be held on repealing the Eighth Amendment.
# rose-of-tralee - Monday 29 August, 2016
A response to the Sydney Rose: We never had to pretend
2015 Galway Rose Olga Lee responds to Brianna Parkin’s piece, which described the Rose of Tralee as a ‘Kate Middleton impersonation competition’.
# rose-of-tralee - Saturday 27 August, 2016
"You let me down" - Sydney Rose lifts lid on festival reaction to her abortion remarks
Brianna Parkins called for a referendum on the Eighth Amendment.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (9516)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (1744)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (1310)
I've no bookings made but I might (984)
I hope to go to both (511)
I've made several bookings (127)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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