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The search for Kildare Rose 2017 begins on February 4. Brian Ormond to host selection event at The Westgrove, Clane

Kildare Rose Meadhbh O'Sullivan

Reporter:

Rose Barrett

01 Feb 2017 1:00 PM

February 4 will see the commencement of the search for the 2017 Kildare Rose. This year's final will be held on April 15 in the Westgrove Hotel, Clane and will once again be hosted by RTE TV presenter, Brian Ormond.
 
Jerry Russell, Westgrove Hotel GM  told KildareNow:
“The Westgrove Hotel Leisure Club and Spa are delighted once again to be asked to host the Kildare Rose Competition. The Rose of Tralee is a huge part of our Irish Summer, with so many Irish families here and abroad who look forward to the annual selection.
"It is our pleasure here in the Westgrove to play our part in making the talented young women who enter the Kildare Rose Competition feel special and to know that their time spent with Elena and Dave of the Kildare Rose committee and all the sponsors will always be a memorable part of their lives. We are thrilled and excited to welcome back the Kildare Rose Competition 2017.”
For the past 3 years, the Kildare Rose has supported the Kildare based charity Jack & Jill Foundation The Westgrove continues to support and raise funds for this amazing charity. In 2016, over €1,220 was raised on the night of the final which provided over 76 hours of care to sick children.
Jerry added: "We are delighted to announce that Gary Patrick Hair Design, will continue to be the hair sponsors for 2017 and provide hair care for the 2017 Kildare Rose in all her duties as she represent her county. Meabhdh O'Sullivan from Newbridge was crowned the 2016 Kildare Rose in April and has been a fantastic ambassador for the country and will continue to be in her duties over the coming months before she hands over her sash".
Kildare Rose finalists can expect weeks of fun, making new friends and being hosted at various Kildare locations including Naas Racecourse, racing at Mondello and sampling chocolates at Lily O'Brien's.
For anyone Interested in applying,  you can you can fill out an application on www.roseoftrallee.ie/roses, email Kildare.roseoftralee@gmail.com or contact us through our Facebook page "Kildarerose"
 

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