The Rose of Tralee
Subtitle: fifty years a-blooming
By: introduction by Gay Byrne ; T. Ryle Dwyer
Publisher: O'Brien Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Dublin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9781847171771
Subjects: Beauty contests; History
Description: A wonderful, full-colour celebratory book to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the unique event that is The Rose of Tralee International Festival. The Rose selection reaches a television audience of millions, as well as attracting thousands of people to Tralee. T Ryle Dwer's lyrical text traces the history of the Rose and is packed full of fascinating detail on the events that accompany the Festival, from the donkey derbies and Tug-o-Wars of yesteryear, to the spectacular fireworks and street celebrations of today's Festival.