FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST (Tralee Credit Union Day)
Street Closure: 2pm – 12am Denny St, Castle St. (Lwr-one way); 5pm – 12am The Mall, Ashe St. (Lwr), Courthouse Lane
TIME EVENT subject to change or cancellation VENUE
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2pm – 4pm
WOBBLY WALKABOUTS Characters & Creatures will creep up on you
Town Centre
3pm – 3.30pm
ROSES ARRIVE The Rose cavalcade travels to Fels Point Hotel. Come out and cheer on the Roses
Fels Point Hotel
3pm – 5pm
TALENT TIME Featuring the best of young performers from Kerry’s Youth Clubs
Denny St. Stage
3pm – 11pm
BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills and thrills for all
3pm & 6pm
FOSSETTS CIRCUS Irelands most famous and best-loved Circus
Town Centre
6pm – 7pm
CIRCUS CREATURES More colourful Street Theatre characters to enjoy
Dan Spring Rd Town Centre
REALITY AND THE AGAPE PUPPETS (USA) Christian Band ‘Reality’ are joined by the Agape Puppets
KERRYGOLD INTERNATIONAL ROSE BALL with all our Roses and the number one social night in Tralee
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TIME 9am – 9pm
FESTIVAL FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Traditional street stall sellers
Town Centre
9am – 5pm
50 YEARS OF FASHION Relive Rose fashion at the County Museum
Denny Street
9am – 5pm
MEMORABILIA EXHIBITION Look back over 55 years of the festival
Tralee Library
10am – 4pm
OAKLANDS DAYBREAK ROSE CUP in association with Coiste Trá Lí Under 13 Football Clubs from around Ireland challenge for the Rose Cup & Shield
EVENT subject to change or cancellation VENUE
Kerins ORahillys & Na Gaeil GAA
ROSE SIGNINGS Get your all-important Rose autographs 12pm Imperial Hotel – American / Canadian Roses; 3pm Brogue Inn – Australian / New Zealand / 12pm, 3pm & 4.30pm United Arab Emirates Roses & 4.30pm Grand Hotel – Irish, British Roses & Luxemburg Rose
Imperial / Grand Hotel / Brogue Inn
12pm – 6pm
FAMILY TOWN PassePartout Circus Workshops (12.30 & 2.30pm), Guido Fanzinis Impossible Circus Shows (1.30 & 3.30pm), Planetarium Dome, Face Painting, Art Attack, The Animal Roadshow, Water Walkers & Human Gyroscope, Fun Races, Crystal Fountain Wishing Well, Carnival Cut-outs, Giant Bubble Throwing & more
Pearse Park Events differ daily
12pm – 4pm
THE BOOKWORM’S BUS Kerry Mobile Library with readings from local Children’s Author’s Anthony Garvey (2pm 5-13yrs) & Roisín Meaney (1pm 4-6yrs & 3pm 8-11yrs) with colourful Ottomans & a treasure trove of books
Denny Street
1pm – 6pm
ROSE REVIEW Enjoy the sounds of Festival Music, News and Information. Why not sit out in our food court & relax
The Square
1pm – 3pm
ROSE PARADE WORKSHOP Why not be part of our Parades this year? Enthusiastic Extroverts Age:14+ to join ‘Artastic’ Ireland’s leading Street Festival company for this FREE two-day workshop
KDYS Centre
1pm – 2pm
McDONALDS RESTAURANT Welcomes the Rose Buds for lunch
McDonalds Manor
2pm – 4pm
ROSE TWINNINGS The 32 Roses have been twinned with various Hotels and Bars all week and those Roses will drop in for a chat, meet family, pull a pint, take pictures and autographs. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE PREMISIS
Various Locations Times may vary Ballybeggan Racecourse
2pm – 4pm
WOBBLY WALKABOUTS Characters & Creatures will creep up on you
Town Centre
3pm – 5pm 3pm – 11pm 3pm & 6pm 3.30pm-6pm
TALENT TIME Featuring the best of young performers from Kerry Youth Clubs BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills and thrills for all FOSSETTS CIRCUS Irelands most famous and best-loved Circus FESTIVAL FUN WITH ROSES BBQ & family fun at the Tankard, Kilfenora, Supporting the Kerry Hospice and Palliative Care Unit
Denny St. Stage Town Centre Dan Spring Rd Tankard, Kilfenora
7pm – 8.30pm 7.30pm - 11.30pm 9pm – 11pm
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Town Centre
Street Closure: 2pm – 12am Denny St, Castle St.(Lwr), The Mall, Ashe St. (Lwr) & Courthouse Lane. 7.30pm – 9pm Boherbee – From Dean’s Lane to Moyderwell, Edward Street (East Side) from John Joe Sheehy Junction, Castle Street Upper (North Side)
5pm – 7pm PERFORMERS CLUB Local groups present performance pieces 6.30pm - 7.30pm MARCHING BAND Manoeuvres Take in performances from some of our bands from all over Ireland
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10pm – 2am FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars and Hotels are hosting great live music all week
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Pearse Park Events differ daily
1pm – 3pm
2.30pm - 6.30pm KERRY INTERNATIONAL HORSE AND PONY RACE MEETING A wonderful evening of racing promised with some Roses. The International Kerry Mile feature race with full services & entertainment Adm. €10 / €5 & Kids FREE
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17th €10 Sunday Geddes + Gary Keane
Tralee Library
7.30pm - 11.30pm ACCESS MUSIC COMPETITION The Festivals new music competition dedicated to the memory of Tralee Musician Billy Curtin. Original Acts from Square Stage all over Ireland battle for a place in the final on Sunday
DEREK RYAN
suNDAY 17th
Walking On Cars
MEMORABILIA EXHIBITION Look back over 55 years of the festival
RADIO KERRY Outside Broadcast Unit coming live from Tralee Siamsa Tire
7.30pm – 10pm UNION J Pre-Queuing 4pm & Gates 7pm. Access for all Tickets (Inc. Zone A) via upper Denny Street Join Josh, Jaymi, Denny St Stage JJ and George for an amazing evening from one of the best Boy Band in the world with hits such as ‘Carry You’, ‘Beautiful Life’, ‘Loving you is easy’ Standing Only • Services on Site ‘Tonight (we live forever)’ and more. Support Acts are RYAN DOLAN & TAKEN with Spin South West’s NESSA HARNEY as your MC and DJ Tickets €10
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suNDAY 17th
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7pm – 11pm
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Town Centre
Denny Street
6.30pm - 7.30pm MARCHING BAND Manoeuvres Take in performances from some of our bands from all over Ireland
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FESTIVAL FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Traditional street stall sellers
50 YEARS OF FASHION Rose fashion at Kerry County Museum
FAMILY TOWN PassePartout Circus Workshops (12.30 & 2.30pm) Professor Plunger (1.30 & 3.30pm) Planetarium Dome, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, 12pm – 6pm Art Attack, Cheeky Chalk, Water Walkers & Human Gyroscope, Fun Races, Crystal Fountain Wishing Well, Carnival Cut-outs, Giant Bubble Throwing & much more 12pm – 4pm THE BOOKWORM’S BUS Kerry Mobile Library with readings from local Children’s Author’s Anthony Garvey (1pm & 3pm 5-13 yrs) with colourful Ottomans & a treasure trove of books to discover & read at your leisure
Welcome to one of Ireland’s largest and longest running festivals, celebrating 55 years in 2014.
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9am – 9pm 9am – 5pm
Denny St Stage Town Centre
PRE PARADE PARTY BOHERBEE Join the local traders & residents association for a fantastic street party with live music, walkabouts, Boherbee cheeky chalk, fun run races, celebrity capers & much more ACCESS MUSIC COMPETITION The Festivals new music competition dedicated to the memory of Tralee Musician Billy Curtin. Original Acts from Square Stage all over Ireland battle for a place in the final REALITY AND THE AGAPE PUPPETS (USA) Christian Band ‘Reality’ are joined by the Agape Puppets Denny Street
8pm – 9pm
GARY KEANE Winner of the ACCESS Music Competition 2013; had an amazing year with full band White Boys
Denny St Stage
8pm – 9pm
PRE PARADE PERFORMERS featuring Wobbly Circus Creatures, Samba Bands and more
Town Centre
8pm – 11pm DONAL WALSH #LIVELIFE TEEN GIG 2014 Featuring Spin DJ’s Eoghain Fitz & Darren Regan, Irish Youtube Comedian James Donnelly, Love Hate’s Registration Only Tom Vaughan Lawlor, Children’s TV Presenter Diana Bunici, DJ Ahmed, Daithi O’Se and a host of other Celebrities and Youth groups to celebrate Donal Walsh and raise funds for his #LiveLife foundation. Register via roseoftralee.ie from 12 yrs to 19 yrs
Festival Dome Tickets f10 ALCOHOL FREE
8.30pm – 10pm ROSES ON PARADE sponsored by Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee The 2014 Rose of Tralee International Festival Parade with over 700 participants, marching bands, floats, costumed performers and of course 32 new Roses
Boherbee , Castle St. & Denny St.
9pm – 10pm
THE ROSE OF TRALEE Presentation of the 32 Rose finalists
Denny St Stage
10pm – 2am
FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars and Hotels are hosting great live music all week
Various
10pm – 1am
CÉILI Kerry Dancers Set Dancing Club annual Rose of Tralee Céili with The Star of Munster Céili Band
Earl of Desmond
10.15pm – 12am CABIN COLLECTIVE In 2013 members of The Saw Doctors formed this 10 strong band with ‘Marrakech’ and more
Denny St Stage
10.30pm - 11pm SKYFYRE The first of two traditional Firework displays at the Festival with some new additions for 2014 12am – 2am ROSE DISCO Disco Club to dance the night away
Denny Street Festival Dome
Sunday AugUST 17th
MONDAY 18TH AUGUST
Street Closure: 5pm – 12am Denny St, Castle St.(Lwr), The Mall, Ashe St. (Lwr) & Courthouse Lane
TIME EVENT subject to change or cancellation
9am – 9pm FESTIVAL FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Traditional street stall sellers TIME EVENT subject to change or cancellation VENUE 9am – 5pm 50 YEARS OF FASHION Relive Rose fashion at the County Museum 9am – 9pm FESTIVAL FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Traditional street stall sellers Town Centre
Town Centre Denny Street
Denny Street
9am – 5pm
9.30am -11.30am MASS & SERVICE WITH THE ROSES Roses will attend the following churches for prayer & reflection - 9.30am Dominican, 10am St. Brendan’s, 10.30am St. John’s (Catholic) & 10.45am St. John’s (Church of Ireland)
Various
12pm – 6pm FAMILY TOWN Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Art Attack, Cheeky Chalk, Water Walkers & Human Gyroscope, Fun Races, Crystal Fountain Wishing Well, Carnival Cut-outs, Giant Bubble Throwing & much more
Pearse Park Events differ daily
11am – 1pm
Town Centre By Registration Only
1pm – 6pm 2pm – 4pm
ROSE REVIEW Enjoy the sounds of Festival Music, News and Information. Why not sit out in our food court & relax
The Square
PAWS & TAILS DOG SHOW All classes catered for – Tye, Terrier, Gun, Collies, Rescue, Senior, Best Dressed, Small, Medium & Large
Town Park
2.30 - 3.30pm
FANCY DRESS Open to all children 12 years and younger. Prizes for most topical, best homemade, best solo & best group. Be inventive, topical and fun.
Pearse Park
3pm – 5.30pm
BOXING EXHIBITION St. Margaret’s Boxing Club Tralee are fundraising with an open-air display of Boxing from 7-70 years with other Munster Clubs in attendance; featuring 4 Irish Champions & 1 European Silver Medallist
Denny Street Side of Ashe Hall
9am – 5pm
50 YEARS OF FASHION Relive Rose fashion at the County Museum
ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL 10K start your Stunning Sunday off with a run, jog or walk leaving the Wetlands and finishing on Denny Street. Registration via www.traleemarathon.com
11.30pm – 1pm MARCHING BAND MANOUVERS Take in some of our bands from all over Ireland perform
Town Centre
12pm – 6pm
FAMILY TOWN PassePartout Circus Workshops (12.30 & 2.30pm), Guido Fanzinis Impossible Circus Shows (1.30 & 3.30pm),Planetarium Dome, Face Painting, Art Attack, The Animal Roadshow, Water Walkers & Human Gyroscope, Fun Races, Crystal Fountain Wishing Well, Carnival Cut-outs, Giant Bubble Throwing & more
Pearse Park Events differ daily
1pm – 6pm
ROSE REVIEW Enjoy the sounds of Festival Music, News and Information. Why not sit out in our food court & relax
The Square
1pm – 2.30pm PRE PARADE PARTY ROCK STREET Join the local traders & residents association for a fantastic street party with live music, walkabouts, Rock Street cheeky chalk, fun run races, celebrity capers & much more 2pm – 3pm
ROSES ON PARADE Sponsored by Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee The Traditional Sunday parade with Marching Bands, Floats Rock St., The Mall, and of course 32 new Roses Denny St.
2pm – 4pm
WOBBLY WALKABOUTS Characters & Creatures will creep up on you
3pm – 7pm
KERRY INTERNATIONAL HORSE AND PONY RACE MEETING A wonderful evening of racing promised. Ballybeggan The Two Mile Derby feature race with full services & entertainment Adm. €10 /€5 & Kids FREE Racecourse
3pm – 4pm
THE GARDA BAND Always a highlight for all the family to enjoy
3pm – 5pm
Town Centre
MEMORABILIA EXHIBITION Look back over 55 years of the festival
VENUE
Tralee Library
Registration 1.30pm plus Dog of the Show and more including Terrier Race and of course some Roses Registration 2pm Featuring KINGDOM PARTY PALS SpongeBob, Doc McStuffin along with Roses
3pm – 11pm
BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills and thrills for all
Town Centre
3pm & 6pm
FOSSETTS CIRCUS Irelands most famous and best-loved Circus
Dan Spring Rd
3pm – 5pm
TALENT TIME Best of young performers from Kerry Youth Clubs & Newbridge Community Games Variety Winners
Denny St. Stage
3.30pm - 4.30pm TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Bring along your Teddy Bear with some nibbles & drinks. Doctor & Nurse on site to give your bear a full medical & certificate Registration 3pm and of course meet some Roses and current Rose of Tralee Haley O’Sullivan. Supported by Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee
Pearse Park
5pm – 7pm
PERFORMERS CLUB Young talent from local Schools & Clubs Square Stage
GO GREYHOUND RACING WITH THE ROSES A 9-race programme with Bouncy Castles and fun for all. Enjoy delicious food at Kingdom Kate Browne’s Grandstand Restaurant. Best dressed lady and win tickets to the Selection Nights Greyhound Stadium
7pm – 8pm
DUISIGH YOUTH THEATRE present ‘Free WiFi’ a devised performance on our Social Media obsessed generation
Pearse Park
8pm – 11pm
ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL SELECTION NIGHT Part 1 live on RTÉ One TV presented by DÁITHÍ Ó SÉ
Festival Dome
3pm – 5pm
TALENT TIME Featuring the best of young performers from Kerry Youth Clubs
The Square
BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills and thrills for all
Town Centre
9pm - 11.30pm
DEREK RYAN named the BEST Country performer in 2014; with hits such as ‘It’s Friday Night’, ‘Welcome Home (The Gathering), ‘100 Numbers’ and more recently ‘Hold on to your Hat’; support from HEART & SOUL
Denny St Stage
3pm – 11pm 3pm & 6pm
FOSSETTS CIRCUS Irelands most famous and best-loved Circus
Denny St. Stage
Dan Spring Rd
9.30 -11.30pm
RUAILE BUAILE One of Ireland’s finest groups of young balladeers; A reputation for revitalising Irish music Square Stage
10pm – 2am
FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars and Hotels are hosting great live music all week
Various
12am – 2am
ROSE DISCO Disco Club to dance the night away
Festival Dome
3.30pm – 4pm MARCHING BAND Manoeuvres Take in performances from some of our bands from all over Ireland
Town Centre
4pm – 5pm
SKYFEST AIR DISPLAY 5th year and you can stay on Denny St. with 5 RV-Aircraft from the Raven Display Team UK, Eddie Goggins Slings by Firefly, with the Coast Guard & Garda Air Support Helicopters. Times subject to weather
Denny Street LOOK UP
5pm – 11pm
REALITY AND THE AGAPE PUPPETS (USA) Christian Band ‘Reality’ are joined by the Agape Puppets
Denny Street
5pm – 6pm
MUSIC IN THE AIR Join Aidan O’ Carroll and Kerry School of Music Orchestra, Choir and Soloists for an hour of operatic, musical theatre and orchestral delights
Denny St. Stage
6pm – 7pm
RICHIE KAVANAGH with many favourites along with the Mick McConnell recent hit Lidl Aldi song Square Stage
9am – 5pm
50 YEARS OF FASHION Relive Rose fashion at the County Museum
Denny Street
7.30pm – 9pm HEART & SOUL This band have been a yearly highlight at the Rose. Fantastic ‘wedding’ act to get the feet tapping Square Stage
9am – 5pm
MEMORABILIA EXHIBITION Look back over 55 years of the festival
Tralee Library
9pm - 11pm
BRENDAN SHINE A favourite for the Sunday night; FREE in concert Square Stage
8pm – 11pm
THE KERRYMAN ROSE OF TRALEE AUTUMN / WINTER FASHION SHOW with over 40 designers & boutiques including The Design Centre, Synan O’Mahony & Don O’Neill Creative Director of Theia, New York
12pm – 6pm
FAMILY TOWN Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Art Attack, Cheeky Chalk, Water Walkers & Human Gyroscope, Fun Races, Crystal Fountain Wishing Well, Carnival Cut-outs, Giant Bubble Throwing & much more
Pearse Park Events differ daily
WALKING ON CARS (11pm) Dingle Bands 3rd visit to the Rose-Irelands biggest music act right now;
1pm – 6pm
ROSE REVIEW Enjoy the sounds of Festival Music, News and Information. Why not sit out in our food court & relax
9pm – 12am Gates 8.30pm 10pm – 2am
FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars and Hotels are hosting great live music all week
Festival Dome
Denny St. Stage 2013 ACCESS winner Gary Keane WHITE BOYS (10.15pm), LIAM GEDDES (Voice of Ireland) 9.45pm, 2014 ACCESS Music Competition Finalists (9pm) Tickets €10 Various
TUESDAY 19TH AUGUST
Street Closure: 5pm – 1am Denny St, Castle St.(Lwr), The Mall, Ashe St. (Lwr) & Courthouse Lane
TIME EVENT subject to change or cancellation VENUE 9am – 9pm FESTIVAL FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Traditional street stall sellers Town Centre
The Square
2pm – 4pm
NOAHS ARK PET SHOW If it was on Noahs Ark then we want your Pet. If they Purr or Gurr; Furry, Feathery or a Fin; Claws or Paws;Felines and Registration 1.30pm Canines then bring them along. Best in show, best in category, fancy dress, best trick etc
Pearse Park
Registration 2pm
2.30pm – 3pm
BONNY BABY Ahhh who will be the cutest of them all. Open to babies 0 – 24 months Featuring KINGDOM PARTY PALS Minnie Mouse, Doc McStuffin and more along with some special guests
Pearse Park
1pm – 4pm
WITCHES & WIZARDS For a wonderful Pageant of Fancy Dress (Best Homemade, themed etc.), Treasure Trail, Spells & Potions with Witches,
Pearse Park
Registration 1pm Goblins & Wizard games plus KINGDOM FALCONRY ‘Birds of Prey’ show
3pm – 11pm
BIRDS AMUSEMENTS Spills and thrills for all
Town Centre
3pm & 6pm
FOSSETTS CIRCUS Irelands most famous and best-loved Circus
Dan Spring Rd
3pm – 5pm
TALENT TIME Best of young performers from Kerry Youth Clubs & Newbridge Community Games Variety Winners
Denny St. Stage
5pm – 7pm
PERFORMERS CLUB Young talent from local Performance Schools Square Stage
9pm – 11pm FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience Show spectacular featuring over eight top Musicians. After the Croke Park Saga join us for this FREE Gig that has toured internationally to critical acclaim
Denny St Stage
8pm – 11pm
Festival Dome
ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL SELECTION NIGHT Part 2 live on RTÉ One TV presented by DÁITHÍ Ó SÉ
9pm – 10.30pm MATT CUNNINGHAM CEILI BAND A welcome return to Tralee with wonderful Ceili music and songs Square Stage 10pm – 2am
FESTIVAL SESSIONS Many of the towns Bars and Hotels are hosting great live music all week
11pm – 1am
RUALIE BUAILE One of Ireland’s finest groups of young balladeers; A reputation for revitalising Irish music Square Stage
Various
11.30am –12am 2014 CELEBRATION ROSE PARADE sponsored by Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee The Rose of Tralee has been chosen and whisked away from the Dome to celebrate on the streets of Tralee
Denny Street
12am –12.30am MIDNIGHT MADNESS – SKYFYRE The traditional Fireworks with some new additions this year; followed by more music from The Garth Brooks Experience brings the 2014 Festival to a close
Denny Street
12am – 2am
Festival Dome
ROSE DISCO Disco Club to dance the 2014 Festival away
Note: All details correct at time of print. Festival Promoters have the right to amend, add or cancel events at short notice. We’re sorry if your personal property is lost or damaged while at the event but neither the Festival Promoters, Event Management or Producers can be held responsible. For full Terms & Conditions and Ticket Bookings visit www.roseoftralee.ie THANK YOU to the following who once again have been great help and support to the Festival and will assist us on keeping an eye on everything this week.
Civil Defense
Awareness Partners
Electrical Partners
Fire Prevention Partners
Ticketing Partners Transport Partners
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Street Closure: 11am – 12.30pm Rock St. (Lwr. East Side) Pembroke St. (North Side) Rolling Closures: Ballyard Road L2010, Basin Road N86, Basin View Road R874, The O’Rahillys Villas Road, Strand Street, Matt Talbot Road, Caherslee Road R551, Bracker O’Regan Road, Kileen Road, Oakpark Road N69, North Circular Road Street Closure: 11am – 1am Denny St, Castle St.(Lwr), The Mall, Ashe St. (Lwr) & Courthouse Lane