If you have always watched the Rose of Tralee and only dreamed of the day you could bask in the glory of a beautiful Rose and cling onto the coat tails of her success, well now is your chance but you will want to act fast as the application process for escorts for 2018's Rose of Tralee is almost closed.
Yes, you're going to have to deal with anything from an awkward nod to total humiliation at the hands of Daithi, but surelook, think of the craic you'll have. It will be like a week-long wedding with a great bunch of lads.
This is the list of criteria:
- Be born in Ireland or of Irish origin by virtue of one of your ancestors having been born in Ireland.
- Be unmarried or never been married.
- Be male, 21 years of age by 1st January 2018 and not have reached your 31st birthday on or prior to 1st September 2018.
- If selected be available for the International Festival events.
These are the dates you would need to be available, although other dates may be added:
- Rose Escort Interviews – 20th, 21st & 22nd April 2018
- Rose Escort Bootcamp – 1st to 3rd June 2018
- International Festival – 14 to 22 August 2018
The kicker is the application costs - you have to pay €25 just to apply and if you get through you will be required to make a €1,500 subscription.
Hefty costs, but just think of all the pints you'll be bought if you get through.
The closing date to apply is 20th March, 2018.
You can find all the details as well as the Rose of Tralee escorts application form here.
