In August 2006 Queensland Rose Kathryn Anne Feeney became the first woman from the Australian State to be crowned ‘The Rose of Tralee’.
In the Spring of that year, however, there was the important business of selecting a Derry Rose to compete for a place in the famous Kerry festival.
Here are some photographs from the ‘Journal’ archive.
9. Shari Boyle from Knockdara Park, sponsored by K. McDuff & Co. Ltd.
Shari Boyle from Knockdara Park, sponsored by K. McDuff & Co. Ltd. : . Photo: Journal archive
10. Ruth McConnell, from Osbourne Street, sponsored by Max Fashions.
Ruth McConnell, from Osbourne Street, sponsored by Max Fashions. : . Photo: Journal archive
11. Ciara Healy, from Daly Crescent, sponsored by the City Hotel.
Ciara Healy, from Daly Crescent, sponsored by the City Hotel. : . Photo: Journal archive
12. Liza Toner, from Dungiven, sponsored by Open & Direct Insurance.
Liza Toner, from Dungiven, sponsored by Open & Direct Insurance. : . Photo: Journal archive
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