By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford
Wexford County Council has announced the exciting return of the Wexford Rose Tour and roses from the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival will enjoy three days of adventure and fun this August. Details were announced at a press reception at County Hall, Carricklawn.
Organised by Visit Wexford the tour is supported by the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, and the local tourism industry are proud to showcase the best of what County Wexford has to offer from thrilling adventure, iconic locations, ancient castles, fun sad castle and much more.
Wexford Rose, Bronagh Hogan from Clonroche, is very excited to welcome her 31 Rose sisters to south-east coastal county and become acquainted with those who are supporting her on her journey as the 2023 Wexford Rose.
Speaking at the launch, Paul Finegan, General Manager of Ashdown Park Hotel, said:“We are honoured to be the official hospitality partners again this year as the Ashdown Park Hotel hosts the Roses on the return of the Wexford Rose Tour 2023. We are really looking forward to welcoming the Roses who will travel from all over Ireland and across the world to visit and stay with us at the 4-star Ashdown Park Hotel in Gorey during the duration of the tour.
Steve Cronly, The Rose of Tralee International Festival Operations Director, said: “Going off the magnificent hospitality we were greeted with in County Wexford during last year’s Wexford Rose Tour, we are most excited to return this August. It will bring Roses from all over the world together for the first time as they arrive for two magnificent days of fun in sunny Wexford. We would like to thank Wexford County Council, the Ashdown Park Hotel, Visit Wexford and the wonderful tourist attractions across Wexford for welcoming the Roses to enjoy their time here as they make unforgettable memories across the county.”
Elizabeth Hore, Director of Service Economic Development & Planning at Wexford County Council, said:“Tourism in County Wexford has undoubtedly seen continued success with the county consistently reaching the highest hotel occupancy in Ireland over the past three years. With both domestic and international visitors in mind, we would love to continue this success and really share the love for this beautiful county in Ireland’s Ancient East. The brand partnership between Wexford County Council, Ashdown Park Hotel and the Rose of Tralee International Festival opens doors and offers unique opportunities for the sunny southeast in a modern, fun and exciting way by supporting and promoting the Wexford Rose Tour, especially with its return.”
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