The Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Announces The 2012 Rose of Raleigh Contest

First Place $500

Second Place $250

The Rose of Raleigh is an Irish Heritage essay contest hosted by the Parade Committee and is open to young women of Irish ancestry between the ages of 17 and 23 residing in the North Carolina counties of Durham, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Orange, Wake and Wilson.

The Rose of Raleigh contest was derived from the world-renowned “Rose of Tralee International Festival” —one of Ireland’s premier festivals held in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.

All eligible young women are encouraged to apply.

For more information see the application form or contact Debbie Murphy

The application deadline is February 4, 2012
Rose of Raleigh Application Form (Word) (PDF)

2011 Rose of Raleigh
Holly Meehan and Runner-up Jacqueline O'Shaughnessy