New look for Rose festival

HOMEGROWN star Christy Hennessy will be among the entertainers at the revamped Rose of Tralee Festival, which runs from August 20 to August 24.

Other well-known artists like Aslan and Frances Black will also be part of a programme aimed at returning a festive atmosphere to the streets of Tralee.

Having survived a financial crisis and debts of almost €1 million, the new festival management team has drafted a pared-down programme without compromising on entertainment.