"The Rose of Tralee" is a nineteenth-century Irishballad about a woman called Mary, who because of her beauty was called The Rose of Tralee. The Rose of Tralee festival had been inspired by the ballad.
The words of the song are credited to Edward Mordaunt Spencer and the music to Charles William Glover, but a story circulated in connection with the festival claims that the song was written by William Pembroke Mulchinock, a wealthy Protestant, out of love for Mary O'Connor, a poor Catholic maid in service to his parents.
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Popular culture
The song is sung by the cast at the end of the play "Thirst" (1942) by Flann O'Brien.
In the film "The Luck of the Irish (1948 film)" the song is sung by Irish Tenor Jimmy O'Brien, who completes the song without missing a beat despite the outbreak of a brawl.
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James "Jim" McCann (26 October 1944 – 5 March 2015) was an Irishentertainer and folk musician. Although a solo artist for most of his career, McCann was a member of the folk group the Dubliners from 1974 until 1979, then later appearing with them in their 2002 reunion and their 50th anniversary tour in 2012.
Beginnings
As a young man, McCann attended University College Dublin as a student of medicine, but became interested in folk music during a summer holiday in Birmingham in 1964. He began to perform in folk clubs in the area, and, upon his return to Dublin, he joined a group called the Ludlow Trio in 1965. In the following year, the Ludlow Trio had a hit with their recording of Dominic Behan’s “The Sea Around Us”, which reached number one in the Irish charts.
The Ludlow Trio broke up in the following year, and McCann began a solo career, releasing an album, McCann, and making several appearances on several folk programmes for Telefis Éireann.
The 2014 Rose of Tralee was the 55th edition of the annual Irish international festival held on 15–19 August 2014. The international finals of the competition were broadcast live by RTÉ One television on 18–19 August.
The Philadelphia Rose, Maria Walsh, was crowned the winner of the competition on 19 August. She was a 27-year-old native of Boston in the United States who moved to Shrule, County Mayo in Ireland in 1994. After her college education, she emigrated to New York City in the United States then moved to Philadelphia in 2011.
She had been the favourite with the bookies, with Paddy Power offering odds of 2/5 for her to take victory.
Walsh revealed that she was a lesbian five days after her coronation.
The 2013 Rose of Tralee was the 54th edition of the annual Irish international festival. The festival ran for a total of 7 days; two additional days were added due to The Gathering Ireland 2013. The festival ran from 14–20 August; concluding with the televised event on the final two nights. Many acts performed in Tralee during the festival, including; JLS, Ryan Dolan, The Coronas, Sharon Shannon and The Stunning. Shane Filan made his debut solo performance during the televised selection show on 20 August.
The Texas Rose, Haley O'Sullivan was crowned the winner of the Rose of Tralee for 2013 on 20 August.
The 2012 Rose of Tralee was the 53rd edition of the annual Irish international festival, held on 20–21 August 2012 at the Festival Dome, in Tralee, County Kerry. Dáithí Ó Sé returned as host for the third time,just a matter of weeks after marrying the 2008 New Jersey Rose, Rita Talty. 32 contestants participated in the 2012 pageant, with Nicola McEvoy, representing Luxembourg, ultimately crowned the winner. Going into the show, the Dublin and Mayo Roses were tipped as the favourites to win with McEvoy not far behind them. The background music for the event was composed by the Garda Síochána Orchestra.
The judges for the 2012 Rose of Tralee were; RTÉ's Mary Kennedy, Michael Kearney, CAO of The Carlton Hotel Group, Denise Murphy O'Sullivan, the 1991 Rose of Tralee, Paul Neeson, Retail Director of Dublin Airport Authority, Jan Dowling, Motivation Weight Management and Tom Curran, Kerry County manager.
Ireland and Munster rugby player Ronan O'Gara was present on the final night and presented the winning Rose with her sash and tiara. Irish band The Coronas also performed their song "Addicted to Progress" during the show.
Jim McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 to 1979. Returning to his solo career he had a huge hit with the song ‘Grace’ and released an album of love songs by the same name. This is one of the songs taken from that album,.
published: 14 Mar 2021
The Rose of Tralee. Beautiful Irish Song.
The Rose of Tralee. Ch.W. Clover. Irish Song
Famous Irish song,in the past singing by John McCormack.
The Irish Rose; Anna Netrebko.
Marino van Wakeren Tenor. Haarlem
published: 22 Mar 2010
John McCormack - The Rose of Tralee (1930)
Recorded February 19, 1930. An annual festival, "Rose of Tralee", held in Tralee, County Kerry, was inspired by this song. Written by C. Mordaunt Spencer and Charles W. Glover. Authorship of "Rose of Tralee" has been disputed. Wikipedia states that some claim it was "written by William Pembroke Mulchinock, a wealthy Protestant, out of love for Mary O'Connor, a poor Catholic maid in service to his parents."
Orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret.
The other side of this record is "Ireland, Mother Ireland".
published: 06 Mar 2014
The Rose Of Tralee
published: 12 May 2016
The Rose Of Tralee + On Screen Lyrics --- D J Curtin
Songs From The 32 Counties Of Ireland No. 6 County Kerry
This video is purely for entertainment purposes and not for profit.
I give full credit to the artist and to the owners of the song used in this video.
Sung With Passion By The Man from Tralee
published: 09 Sep 2014
Funniest Rose of Tralee Moments - RTÉ Player Picks!
Rose of Tralee -- RTÉ Player's TOP 5 funniest Rose of Tralee moments!
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For the first time ever, the Rose of Tralee festival 2013 becomes a truly multiplatform experience in a brand new 'Live from the Red Room' RTÉ Player experience, giving festival fans never-before-seen access to the back-stage green room and all the craic surrounding the festival. The programme will be shown live, worldwide on RTÉ Player and RTÉ's YouTube channel on August 19th and 20th at nine o'clock.
Presenter Colm Flynn will reveal the craic, the chaos and the back-stage glamour with the Roses, their lucky escorts and a host of celebrities. Wherever you are in the world, enjoy the at...
Jim McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 to 1979. Returning to his solo career he had a huge hit with the song ‘Grace’ and released an album of love s...
Jim McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 to 1979. Returning to his solo career he had a huge hit with the song ‘Grace’ and released an album of love songs by the same name. This is one of the songs taken from that album,.
Jim McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 to 1979. Returning to his solo career he had a huge hit with the song ‘Grace’ and released an album of love songs by the same name. This is one of the songs taken from that album,.
The Rose of Tralee. Ch.W. Clover. Irish Song
Famous Irish song,in the past singing by John McCormack.
The Irish Rose; Anna Netrebko.
Marino van Wakeren Tenor. H...
The Rose of Tralee. Ch.W. Clover. Irish Song
Famous Irish song,in the past singing by John McCormack.
The Irish Rose; Anna Netrebko.
Marino van Wakeren Tenor. Haarlem
The Rose of Tralee. Ch.W. Clover. Irish Song
Famous Irish song,in the past singing by John McCormack.
The Irish Rose; Anna Netrebko.
Marino van Wakeren Tenor. Haarlem
Recorded February 19, 1930. An annual festival, "Rose of Tralee", held in Tralee, County Kerry, was inspired by this song. Written by C. Mordaunt Spencer and Ch...
Recorded February 19, 1930. An annual festival, "Rose of Tralee", held in Tralee, County Kerry, was inspired by this song. Written by C. Mordaunt Spencer and Charles W. Glover. Authorship of "Rose of Tralee" has been disputed. Wikipedia states that some claim it was "written by William Pembroke Mulchinock, a wealthy Protestant, out of love for Mary O'Connor, a poor Catholic maid in service to his parents."
Orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret.
The other side of this record is "Ireland, Mother Ireland".
Recorded February 19, 1930. An annual festival, "Rose of Tralee", held in Tralee, County Kerry, was inspired by this song. Written by C. Mordaunt Spencer and Charles W. Glover. Authorship of "Rose of Tralee" has been disputed. Wikipedia states that some claim it was "written by William Pembroke Mulchinock, a wealthy Protestant, out of love for Mary O'Connor, a poor Catholic maid in service to his parents."
Orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret.
The other side of this record is "Ireland, Mother Ireland".
Songs From The 32 Counties Of Ireland No. 6 County Kerry
This video is purely for entertainment purposes and not for profit.
I give full credit to the artist ...
Songs From The 32 Counties Of Ireland No. 6 County Kerry
This video is purely for entertainment purposes and not for profit.
I give full credit to the artist and to the owners of the song used in this video.
Sung With Passion By The Man from Tralee
Songs From The 32 Counties Of Ireland No. 6 County Kerry
This video is purely for entertainment purposes and not for profit.
I give full credit to the artist and to the owners of the song used in this video.
Sung With Passion By The Man from Tralee
Rose of Tralee -- RTÉ Player's TOP 5 funniest Rose of Tralee moments!
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/
Enjoy and remember to tune-in for a behind-the-scenes exclus...
Rose of Tralee -- RTÉ Player's TOP 5 funniest Rose of Tralee moments!
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/
Enjoy and remember to tune-in for a behind-the-scenes exclusive on AUG 19/20 - 21.00 GMT
More Infor:
For the first time ever, the Rose of Tralee festival 2013 becomes a truly multiplatform experience in a brand new 'Live from the Red Room' RTÉ Player experience, giving festival fans never-before-seen access to the back-stage green room and all the craic surrounding the festival. The programme will be shown live, worldwide on RTÉ Player and RTÉ's YouTube channel on August 19th and 20th at nine o'clock.
Presenter Colm Flynn will reveal the craic, the chaos and the back-stage glamour with the Roses, their lucky escorts and a host of celebrities. Wherever you are in the world, enjoy the atmosphere on your laptop, phone or tablet as you "peek" behind the red curtain at a uniquely Irish event and all the fun that goes along with it!
Rose of Tralee -- RTÉ Player's TOP 5 funniest Rose of Tralee moments!
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/
Enjoy and remember to tune-in for a behind-the-scenes exclusive on AUG 19/20 - 21.00 GMT
More Infor:
For the first time ever, the Rose of Tralee festival 2013 becomes a truly multiplatform experience in a brand new 'Live from the Red Room' RTÉ Player experience, giving festival fans never-before-seen access to the back-stage green room and all the craic surrounding the festival. The programme will be shown live, worldwide on RTÉ Player and RTÉ's YouTube channel on August 19th and 20th at nine o'clock.
Presenter Colm Flynn will reveal the craic, the chaos and the back-stage glamour with the Roses, their lucky escorts and a host of celebrities. Wherever you are in the world, enjoy the atmosphere on your laptop, phone or tablet as you "peek" behind the red curtain at a uniquely Irish event and all the fun that goes along with it!
Jim McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 to 1979. Returning to his solo career he had a huge hit with the song ‘Grace’ and released an album of love songs by the same name. This is one of the songs taken from that album,.
The Rose of Tralee. Ch.W. Clover. Irish Song
Famous Irish song,in the past singing by John McCormack.
The Irish Rose; Anna Netrebko.
Marino van Wakeren Tenor. Haarlem
Recorded February 19, 1930. An annual festival, "Rose of Tralee", held in Tralee, County Kerry, was inspired by this song. Written by C. Mordaunt Spencer and Charles W. Glover. Authorship of "Rose of Tralee" has been disputed. Wikipedia states that some claim it was "written by William Pembroke Mulchinock, a wealthy Protestant, out of love for Mary O'Connor, a poor Catholic maid in service to his parents."
Orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret.
The other side of this record is "Ireland, Mother Ireland".
Songs From The 32 Counties Of Ireland No. 6 County Kerry
This video is purely for entertainment purposes and not for profit.
I give full credit to the artist and to the owners of the song used in this video.
Sung With Passion By The Man from Tralee
Rose of Tralee -- RTÉ Player's TOP 5 funniest Rose of Tralee moments!
http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/
Enjoy and remember to tune-in for a behind-the-scenes exclusive on AUG 19/20 - 21.00 GMT
More Infor:
For the first time ever, the Rose of Tralee festival 2013 becomes a truly multiplatform experience in a brand new 'Live from the Red Room' RTÉ Player experience, giving festival fans never-before-seen access to the back-stage green room and all the craic surrounding the festival. The programme will be shown live, worldwide on RTÉ Player and RTÉ's YouTube channel on August 19th and 20th at nine o'clock.
Presenter Colm Flynn will reveal the craic, the chaos and the back-stage glamour with the Roses, their lucky escorts and a host of celebrities. Wherever you are in the world, enjoy the atmosphere on your laptop, phone or tablet as you "peek" behind the red curtain at a uniquely Irish event and all the fun that goes along with it!
Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed Some say love, it is a razor, that leads your soul to bleed Some say love it is a hunger, an endless aching need I say love it is a flower and you its only seed It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes a chance It's the one, who won't be taken who cannot seem to give And the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the sun's love,