IT was lucky number seven for the Roses representing Down, Laois, Roscommon, Tipperary, Derry, Donegal and Wexford after they were chosen last night to go forward to the Rose of Tralee International Festival in August.
They were selected from 28 Rose contestants who took part in the Irish Regional Final of the Rose of Tralee which was held during a five-day fun-packed festival in Portlaoise.
Visit to Delaney’s Pub for Traditional Session
10.00am: Some Roses visit 3 local schools
2.00pm: Official opening of the Rose of Tralee Regional Finals 2011
3.30pm: Some Roses visit Emo House & Gardens
6.00pm: Attend Centres Welcome Reception
8.00pm: Dinner & Traditional Entertainment in Maldron Hotel
10.30am: Some Roses visit Killenard Golf Course
2.30pm: Vintage car Rose parade
3.00pm: Entertainment at the civic Plaza
3.30pm Roses visit Twinned Pubs
8.00pm: Regional Final Selection Night 1
2.00pm: Visit local attractions at Abbeyleix Fruitlawn Garden & Abbeyfest
8.00pm: Regional Final Selection Night 2
11.00am: Rose Bud Party (O'Moore Suite, Heritage Hotel)
1.00pm Barbeque in Abbeyleix Manor Hotel
8.00pm: Regional Final Selection Night 3
