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.
13. Catherine Peoples, from Greysteel, sponsored by Peoples Family.
Catherine Peoples, from Greysteel, sponsored by Peoples Family. : . Photo: Journal archive
14. Fionnuala Henry, from Magherafelt, sponsored by P.B.C. Frames.
Fionnuala Henry, from Magherafelt, sponsored by P.B.C. Frames. : . Photo: Journal archive
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