Meet the Candidates for the NY Rose of Tralee

YONKERS, N.Y. - April 22, 2015 - PRLog -- There will be a contest for the Best Dressed Person at The Night at the Races.   A prize will be awarded so come in your best attire!

The First Race is 7PM.

Sponsored Races: Tourism Ireland, THEIA, Don O'Neill, Dan Dooley Car Hire, CIE Tours, Bridget O'Brien PR & Events, Clinton Stables, Celtic Complexion, Irish Echo and Irish Central.



Come meet the Roses on Friday night at the Races.

Whether you’re a horse enthusiast, a serial fashion addict or just looking for a fun day out, the Empire City has something for everyone.  Please come show your support and wear your fancy dress and Hat for Rosy Heart Foundation.  Meet the Roses  in the Empire Terrace.  If you would like your business name in lights and in the race program, please contact us on how to sponsor a race.  nyroseoftraleecenter@gmail.com

Unateresa Gormley, Cultural Director and her Executive Board, Ann Marie Mulholland and Karen Murphy are hard at work organizing the New York event.  There are 16 fabulous Young Rose's and Ambassadors, representatives of Ireland's 32 counties to compete in the regional competition.    The competition is to be held at the Empire City at Yonkers Raceway (Our Sponsoring Partner) on April 26 and is one of 70 Rose Centers across the world that will be participating in this prestigious competition.  The New York Rose will be selected on Sunday, April 26, at Yonkers Raceway. (All applicants must have contributed non-career volunteer service to their communities.)

The winner will then participate in a regional final, with the other 70 center representatives. It will be held in Ireland from May 26 to June 11, then hopefully go on to represent their region at the International Rose of Tralee Festival in Tralee on August . The winner, chosen from 32 competitors from all across the globe, will be selected for her personality and her ability to serve as the festival's ambassador.
The Rose of Tralee, is one of Ireland's largest and longest running festivals.
"A Rose reflects the intelligence, compassion and independence of modern Irish women," says Unateresa Gormley, who is heading up the selection efforts in the tri-state area.

The first Rose of Tralee festival began in 1959 but this year’s festival will be even more special as it is one of the biggest events of this year’s The Gathering Ireland 2015.

To obtain an application and/or to purchase a weekend ticket package, which includes admission to the April 26 competition, dinner email nyroseoftraleecenter@gmail.com or call Gormley at 914-715-9914. To find out more about the Rose of Tralee festival,

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