Irish communityLuxembourg Rose returns in 2025 and is looking for candidates

The competition, which attracts thousands of visitors annually to County Kerry, Ireland, celebrates Irish culture with street performances, concerts, and parades. The Luxembourg Rose has been part of the festival since 2002, although it has been on pause in recent years. The last Luxembourg Rose, Nicola McEvoy, was crowned the International Rose of Tralee in 2012.

This year, however, they are back and looking for participants. The event will be held at the Parc Alvisse Hotel in Dommeldange on Saturday, 17 May. The winner will attend the Rose of Tralee International Festival from 15 August to 19 August.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 29 years old as of 1 January, 2025.
• Identify as female.
• Be Irish-born, hold Irish citizenship, or have Irish ancestry.
• Not have previously represented any Centre as a Rose in the Regional or International Rose of Tralee Selection.
• Have lived in Luxembourg for at least one year and plan to stay for the next 12 months if selected.
• Be available for selection events and the International Festival.

An information session will take place on 21 January at the Irish Embassy in Luxembourg. To attend, please register by emailing luxembourgrosecentre@roseoftralee.ie no later than 17 January.

Interested applicants have until Friday, February 28, 2025, to apply. You can submit your application directly through the Rose of Tralee website or contact the Luxembourg Rose Committee via email at the above e-mail address.

Interview with Thérèse Collins and Christa Brown

Committee members Thérèse Collins and Christa Brown recently chatted with Sam and Mer from Today Radio about the exciting return of The Rose of Tralee, a beloved competition and celebration in Luxembourg. In case you’ve missed it, the full interview can be found on RTL Play.