Rose of Tralee festival may fold

The future of the internationally renowned Rose of Tralee Festival was in grave doubt tonight after organisers admitted they needed to raise €250,000 by the weekend to keep it afloat.

Rose of Tralee festival may fold

The future of the internationally renowned Rose of Tralee Festival was in grave doubt tonight after organisers admitted they needed to raise €250,000 by the weekend to keep it afloat.

Siobhán Hanley, the event’s Chief Executive, said she had received no guarantees of financial support, while a Government spokesman said no tourism funds were available to clear the event’s debts.

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