The official campaign to find the next Cork Rose took place on Mar 25th and was officially launched by 2022 Cork Rose, Jenny Byrne, Metropole Deputy general Manager Jan Mitchell and Conference and Sales Manager, Eoghan Hedderman. They were joined by the Cork Rose Cork Centre co-ordinators, Katie Conolly and Heather Mulcahy and representatives of the Cork Rose committee. This year’s Cork selection will take place on Friday, May 19th, and Saturday, May 20th, at the Cork Rose sponsor hotel, The Metropole Hotel.

Cork Rose entrants will enjoy several days out including a Rose tour around some of Cork’s finest establishments and landmarks in the run-up to the event.

The woman chosen to represent Cork at the Rose of Tralee International Festival will enjoy a wonderful fortnight in August, beginning with the Rose Tour alongside the other national and international Roses, and once in Tralee, the chance to take part in the parades and gala functions; rounded off with her live interview on RTÉ with the Kerry legend himself, Dáithí Ó Sé. The Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place this year from Friday, August 18th to Tuesday, August 22nd.

Cork Rose centre co-lead Heather Mulcahy said they are more determined than ever to see Cork bring home the title:

Cork has taken the Rose of Tralee title three times during the festival’s history, with Josie Ruane in 1961, Denise Murphy O’Sullivan in 1991, and Geraldine O’Grady Finn in 1999. It’s high time the Rebel County did it again!

Those interested in applying for the Cork Rose selection can apply by visiting https://roseoftralee.ie/apply-to-be-a-rose/