Photos from the Rose of Tralee opening ceremony at the Island of Geese on Friday afternoon. Photos by Mark O’Sullivan.
The 2025 Rose of Tralee International Festival was officially launched on Friday afternoon in soaring temperatures at the Island of Geese, where the 32 International Roses received a warm welcome to Tralee.
Large crowds gathered for the Kerry County Council-hosted ceremony, which began around 3pm. MC Alan Cantwell introduced the Roses before Noel Heaslip performed for the reigning Rose of Tralee, Keely O’Grady.