The Carlton Shearwater Hotel in association with The Stargazer Lily Foundation is delighted to host the contestants for the Rose of Tralee on the events 50th Anniversary for a charity gala evening.

The evening is being held in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel on the 19th of August at 7:30pm. The 50 Roses will be welcomed earlier that day at Ballinasloe Marina by local children who are the winners of the 'Design a rose for a rose colouring competition'.

Applications for the colouring competition are available from the Carlton Shearwater Hotel reception or to download one please click here.

The event is being held in association with the Stargazer Lily Foundation, a local fundraising foundation who aims to raise funds and awareness of the services provided by Cancer Research Ireland, Galway Hospice and Portiuncula Patient comfort fund.

The evening promises a wine reception with music and introductions to the Roses of Tralee, a 4 course Gala Meal with wine and music with Mike Denver and DJ Fergal Darcy.

Ticket prices are €40 per person and can be purchased at the Carlton Shearwater Reception or dial 090 96 30500.

The events main sponsors are the Carlton Shearwater Hotel and KPW Ballinasloe.