2016 Rose of Tralee Maggie to bloom at the Curragh on Sunday

Photos: Colette McNally, Halo Photography

The newly-crowned Rose of Tralee will have her first official function at Rose Race Day at Curragh Racecourse on Sunday.

In its second year, the race day is a real celebration of the Lead Sponsorship of the Rose Of Tralee International Festival, Tipperary Crystal, who are also a long standing partner of the Co Kildare venue being the "Official Trophy Supplier". 

The Rose of the Curragh

Continuing the association with Style - The Tipperary Crystal Rose Race Day will also include the Search for the Rose of the Curragh - Best Dressed Competition. 

Judged by the 2017 Rose Finalists and Karen Scanlan, Creative Director for Tipperary Crystal - ladies competing for the title of The Rose of the Curragh will need to display authenticity, originality and of course effortless style.

Those who incorporate the Rose motif into their ensemble will have a definite advantage.

The prize bonanza for "The Rose of the Curragh" will include a series of the Tipperary Crystal Fine jewellery ranges and a range of high quality products from the Tipperary Crystal Giftware and Homeware Collections.

 7 Race Programme

Sunday 27 August will feature a high quality Seven Race Programme with the first race off at 2pm. The TIPPERARY CRYSTAL LADIES INVITATIONAL RACE will be one of the highlights featuring some of the top lady riders, while the Snow Fairy Stakes and Tote Irish Cambridgeshire are other notable races.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival will conclude on Wednesday, 23 August when the 2017 Rose of Tralee will be crowned in the Festival Dome live on RTÉ One.