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23 Oct 2025

WATCH: 2025 Mayo Rose Clara Gardiner Interview

'I owe everything to my mam': Clara Gardiner of Kilfian spoke to The Mayo News ahead of her appearance on RTÉ

The excitement is palpable as the 2025 International Rose of Tralee Festival fast approaches, with just a couple of sleeps to go until the official opening ceremony on Friday.

The roses will spend time in Kenmare, before arriving in Tralee on Friday, 15 August, for the highly anticipated Rose of Tralee International Festival.

Local journalist and Mayo woman Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce spoke to North Mayo Rose Clara Gardiner Rose of Kilfian ahead of her appearance on RTÉ. 

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The Rose of Tralee festival is a celebration of Irish heritage, friendship, and pride that continues to capture hearts around the island of Ireland and the world.

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