The Rose of Tralee International Festival officially kicks off today.
The event will run until next Tuesday.
The 33 Roses and their escorts began a nationwide tour last week, which will come to an end when they arrive in Tralee today.
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Over the coming days, the Roses will attend a range of events, including the Rose Ball tonight and they'll take part in parades over the weekend, before the televised selection nights on Monday and Tuesday.