Tralee streets to come alive for Rose festival

More than 80 hours of free and affordable entertainment for people of all ages are promised at this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival, from August 15 to 19.

Again, the two-night Rose selection programme, to be presented by Dáithí Ó Sé, will be covered live by RTÉ1 television, with the successor to current Rose Haley O’Sullivan to be crowned in the Festival Dome on Tuesday, August 19.

The programme will also have a strong focus on street entertainment; among the highlights will be the Union J and Walking on Cars concerts, in Denny St on August 15 and 17.