Lorrha farmer, Nicholas Corcoran (centre) has made the cut to be Rose Escorts at this year's festival in August. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Tipp duo selected as Rose Escorts

Two Tipperary men have been selected as Rose Escorts at the 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival have begun their preparations for the life-changing trip to Kerry’s Capital in August.

 

Nicholas Corcoran is from Co Offaly but farms in Lorrha, while student Timmy Dunne hails from Gortnahoe.

 

The 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place from Friday to Tuesday, August 17th to 21st, while the Rose Escorts will need to be in place to welcome the Roses to Kerry on Wednesday, August 15th.

The two made the cut following the Rose Escort Boot Camp which took place along the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry over the Bank Holiday Weekend.