Search in full bloom for escorts to tend to Roses

THE search is on for a bunch of budding escorts to tend to the needs of 32 women from Ireland and abroad vying for the coveted Rose of Tralee title.

This year just €75 is needed to be in with a chance of taking the arm of an accomplished and charming young woman.

Up to now, wannabe escorts had to raise €2,500 to be in with a chance of chaperoning a Rose during Ireland’s biggest festival in Tralee, Co Kerry.