The CEO of the event said it will return in August of 2022.
The Rose of Tralee Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony O’Gara, Rose of Tralee International Festival CEO, confirmed the news on Monday in a statement saying that the festival will return in August of 2022.
O’Gara said that the organisers had been working since the event was postponed last year to find a way to successfully run the festival in 2021, however have since had to make the “difficult” decision to hold off until 2022.
“Last year was the first time in our history that the Festival was postponed, and doing so again is difficult for everyone involved and of course for those supporters that look forward to celebrating our global Irish community each August, but we are confident it is the right decision as we all play our part right now in keeping each other safe and well,” the statement read.
“The Rose of Tralee International Festival operates on a yearlong basis, in Irish communities worldwide; and we will continue to harness the goodwill of our extended Rose Family in supporting communities and charitable efforts over the next 12 months.”
O’Gara said that they are “confident it is the right decision” to postpone the event once again, adding that it will likely make a return in August 2022 if the public health situation allows.
“Similarly, we will each have a role to play in restoring our community and local economy following this pandemic, and we look forward to coming together in celebration in August 2022,” the statement continued.
“In the meantime, we salute the leadership and the selfless efforts of frontline and support staff everywhere; and among them the efforts by many of our Rose family.”
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