In 2009, celebrating the Rose Of Tralee International Festival 50 years to flower and its goal is for 50 roses from around the world will participate in the finals of the competition in Tralee.

26-year-old London Charmaine Rose Kenny was speechless when it was announced in 2009 in Rose Of Tralee Dome last night.
Looking stunning in a flowing red dress, Charmaine seemed shocked when she received the tiara from outgoing Rose, Aoife Kelly, Tipperary chords of The Rose Of Tralee rang.

Charmaine went 8-1 to win, but its balance and performance of the memoirs of his appearance on stage Wednesday evening downtown with Ray D'Arcy, labeled it as a potential winner.

"I am absolutely overwhelmed and totally surprised," said Charmaine immediately after the broadcast ended.

"I did not expect - I'm still nervous and shaking - but I can not wait until next year!

Connecting Irish society in a worldwide celebration of the common culture is the essence of the Rose Of Tralee. The festival aims to bring together for the first time, the 50 winners of the Rose Of Tralee, all of whom are still alive, with the exception of Geraldine Fitzgerald, winner of 1963 (Boston). The dates for the festival this year is Friday 21 - Wednesday, August 26, 2009, which promises to be a great celebration of the Rose Of Tralee Family. Storm PM Ltd. is responsible for coordinating events, and the selection of 2009, Donegal, Fermanagh, Derry and Rose, who would go on to represent their county in the Rose Of Tralee finals.