Rose of Tralee has been cancelled
Organisers have called off the 2020 Rose of Tralee because of the coronavirus.
This is the first time in the history of the festival that it has had to be cancelled, but organisers believe it is the right decision.
In a statement, Executive Chair of the Rose of Tralee International Festival Anthony O'Gara says:
"Over the past few weeks, our team have been considering how best we could safely deliver some, or all, of our 2020 Festival events.
The 2020 Rose of Tralee International Festival has been postponed until August 2021🌹❤️ pic.twitter.com/anbpJeiSgy
— Rose of Tralee (@RoseofTralee_) April 27, 2020
"Taking into account Government guidelines, the safety of our communities and the ability to deliver a wonderful Festival; we have decided to postpone our 2020 Festival until August 2021.
"This is the first time in our 61 year history that the Festival has been postponed, but it is the right decision as we all play our part right now in keeping each other safe and well.
"In the meantime, we salute the leadership and the selfless efforts of frontline and support staff everywhere."
Our immediate priority is to support the health and civic authorities in doing whatever we can to keep each other safe and well, and ultimately to protect lives.
The event will next be held in August 2021.
