Philadelphia Rose of Tralee
Celebrating 10 Years
2002-2012

Thanks to all who donated to the Philadelphia Rose team for the PAWS Mutt Strut! Who would have thought an event scheduled in October would be postponed due to snow?! But, the team strutted on the re-scheduled date in November, having raised $215 for PAWS. A great time was had by all two-and four-footed team members!

Beth and some fellow Roses with RTE TV presenter Daithi O'Se

Beth recently returned from the International Rose of Tralee Festival, where she had the "experience of a lifetime!" Through two whirlwind weeks fulls of photo opps, tours, dinners, signing autographs,  Beth's effervescent personality shined and made her an excellent representative for Philadelphia. We are so proud of our Philadelphia Rose on a job well done!

The international Rose of Tralee Center did an absolutely fabulous job of documenting the Rose Tour and festival, so please visit their website www.roseoftralee.ie for photos and videos galore!

Congratulations to Tara Talbot, Queensland Rose, who was crowned as the 2011 International Rose of Tralee - best wishes for a wonderful year!

The Philadelphia Rose of Tralee team will be walking in the 5th Annual Mutt Strut for the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Beth has chosen PAWS as her charity platform during her year as the Philadelphia Rose. PAWS saves the lives of and finds loving homes for thousands of animals every year.


Please click here to join the team or make a donation in any amount. Thank you for your support!

06/28/2011 (Above: Beth is joined by the Kildare and Sligo Roses in Portlaoise, having some fun at the Regional Finals!)

Beth was selected as a finalist in Portlaoise, and will head to Tralee to participate in the International Festival in August. Well done, Beth! You've made Philadelphia proud!

See all of the 2011 International Roses here.

3/1/2011: Thank you to everyone who joined the Philadelphia Rose Centre for a Newbridge Silverware and Jewelry Party on February 6th at the home of Tom and Mary Conaghan! We are so excited to be able to partner with Newbridge here in the States. Newbridge has been the main sponsor of the International Rose of Tralee Festival, and local representatives will be in attendance at the Philadelphia Rose Gala on April 2nd to showcase their pieces. Don't miss it! Check out Newbridge online at www.newbridgesilverware.com. 

 3/1/2011: UPDATE Mairead attended the awards celebration in New York City and was also presented with the Irish Echo's 2011 Young Leader Award. Congratulations! This is the second time a Philadelphia Rose of Tralee has been given this honor; 2005 Philadelphia Rose Karen Boyce McCollum was also a Young Leader Award recipient in 2008 Way to go, Philly Roses!

 1/29/2011: Congratulations to the 2010 Philadelphia Rose, Mairead Conley, who has been named one of the Irish Echo's "40 Under 40" award recipients! The "40 Under 40" is an annual award that recognizes young leaders in Irish America. Mairead and the other "40 Under 40" honorees will celebrate at a party in their honor in New York City in late February. Congratulations to Mairead and all of the honorees on this achievement!

Past "40 Under 40" honorees also include our 2005 Philadelphia Rose of Tralee, Karen Boyce McCollum, and Philadelphia Rose Centre Co-Chair, Sarah Conaghan.

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IrishPhiladelphia.com joined us for our annual Santa's Workshop at the Irish Center on December 4, 2010.