Tralee gets into bloom for top EU environment competition

A town best known for its roses will be all in bloom this summer as it strives to win a prestigious EU environment competition.

Upwards of 5,000 plants and flowers are being grown in Tralee, Co Kerry, as the town awaits a visit from judges in the Entente Florale project, in which it is representing Ireland.

Following a determined effort to improve its appearance, Tralee has been performing well in the national Tidy Towns competition which is similar to the Entente Florale.