Of the hundreds that applied, just 32 men have made it to be one of the lucky few who get to escort the lovely Roses for the duration of the festival.
In order to be an escort, you need to be over 21 and cannot have been married.
Escorts also have to be born in Ireland or be of Irish origin by virtue of one of theirr ancestors having been born in Ireland.
The 2014 Rose Escorts at bootcamp.
Once selected, an escort then has to obtain sponsorship.
So without further delay, here are the 2014 Rose of Tralee Escorts:
Cathal Twaddle – Longford sponsored by Sacred Heart NS Granard, Spirit Clothing, The Farrell family Clonkeen, Longford.
Ciaran Forsythe – New Zealand. Sponsored by Hydro NI, Taranaki Irish Social Club, Taranaki Rose of Tralee Supporters Group.
Conor O’Kane – London. Sponsored by StuPrint.com.
Conor Walsh – Limerick. Sponsored by ESB.
Dan Gallagher – Donegal. Sponsored by Bradys clockhouse Maynooth, Mardek Clothing Naas, Longford Association London.
Daniel Lambert – Dublin. Sponsored by Bruxelles Bar, Dublin 2, O’Neills Sportswear.
Darragh Moran – Galway. Sponsored by Elegance Hair Salon, Oranmore, Monaghan & Sons, Galway.
David Branagan – Louth. Sponsored by Pieta House, Kay Sugrue.
David Crean – Kildare. Sponsored by RE/MAX Partners Donnelly Little Wright.
Declan McLaughlin – Belfast. Sponsored by Northern Ireland Children’s Enterprise, McIvor Shirtmakers, LINK Credit Union.
Des O’Callaghan – Cork. Sponsored by Fitzgerald Menswear Cork, Irish Cement, Ardfert Quarry.
Eugene Sheehy – Tipperary. Sponsored by Malones Irish Bar Edinburgh, IFAC Accountants Nationwide, Norbrook Laboratories Ltd.
Felix Ross – Tipperary. Sponsored by Glenstal Abbey School
Frankie Condon – Tipperary. Sponsored by Clonmel Park Hotel Clonmel, Fitzgerald Menswear Clonmel, Connolly Man Menswear Clonmel & Limerick.
James Kelly – Wicklow. Sponsored by Terry Michaels Menswear Ltd, The Spine Care Centre Tullamore.
John McLoughlin – Cork. Sponsored by Tom Murphy Suit Shop, Bishopstown GAA.
Jonny McGailey – Louth. Jonny is the 2013 Newbridge Silverware Escort of the Year.
Kennedy O’Brien – Limerick. Sponsored by Pallas Foods, Whelan’s Bar Newcastle West.
Liam Harnett – Limerick. Sponsored by IFA – Limerick & Kerry Member Services.
Liam Hogan – Meath. Sponsored by Ballymagarvey Village.
Mark Cannon – Meath. Sponsored by The Dunshaughlin.com Hot Air Balloon Team.
Mark Maguire – Wicklow. Sponsored by The Porterhouse Brewing Company, The Dingle Distillery, Irish Blood Transfusion Board.
Mark Sheehy – Tralee. Sponsored by The Oyster Tavern, New Yorkers Takeaway.
Martin Mulrennan – Donegal. Sponsored by Fitzsimons Temple Bar Dublin, John McGinley Coaches Donegal.
Michael Murray – Dublin. Sponsored by Peader Kearney’s, T2 Suit Hire Dublin – Formal Wear For Men.
Patrick Bonner – Donegal. Sponsored by Gill & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors, The Cope Menswear, McGinley Motors Ltd.
Paul Fitzpatrick – Meath. Sponsored by Thompsons Animal Feeds, Cavan Canoe Centre, Pat O’Byrne Mens Shop.
Richard Cooper – Dublin. Sponsored by Robert Stanley – Aga oil burner services, Coolattin Cheddar, Detail Clothing Co.
Ronan McStravick – Tyrone. Sponsored by CMS Car Wash & Valet.
Ross Mullane – Limerick. Sponsored by Fitzgeralds Menswear Clonmel.
Seamus O Fatharta – Galway – Sponsored by Conradh na Gaeilge Gaillimh, Meas Media, Acadamh na hOllscoilaíochta Gaeilge NUIG.
Sean Mulryan – Galway. Sponsored by Hughes Blake Chartered Accountants Dublin, OMG Zhivago Galway.
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