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Rose of Tralee 2009

30 November 2009


Media Announcement:

"Newbridge Silverware Celebrates 50 Years of The Rose of Tralee"


For the 6th Year in succession, Newbridge Silverware announce that it will continue as lead sponsor of Irelands most notable festival - The Rose of Tralee.


Now in its 50th year, The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland's most popular festivals. Over 200,000 visitors come from all over the world to enjoy the best in Irish and international music, parades, fireworks displays and of course the renowned Rose of Tralee Selection. This year promises to be even bigger and better than ever before. In excess of 1 million people are expected to tune in as the 2009 Rose of Tralee is crowned with the Newbridge Silverware Tiara.

"Newbridge Silverware strongly believes in Irish tradition, talent and beauty and we are extremely proud to boldly endorse Ireland's premier heritage event by incorporating our most prized asset - the Newbridge Silverware name - into the event," said William Doyle, CEO of Newbridge Silverware. "By sponsoring the Rose of Tralee International Festival we are paying tribute to what is fundamentally at the core of Newbridge Silverware's success: Irish tradition." As well as financially supporting the Festival, Newbridge Silverware will provide all the winning Roses with stunning pieces of jewellery from the Newbridge Silverware exclusive collections for the Roses to wear throughout the festival. The 2009 International Rose of Tralee will be crowned with a splendid tiara designed by Philip Treacy and crafted by Newbridge Silverware, a full range of Homewares, an exquisite Monagh Canteen of Cutlery and a full selection of Newbridge Silverware jewellery. Anthony O'Gara, Managing Director with Festival said: "We are grateful to Newbridge Silverware as lead sponsor of the 2009 Rose of Tralee International"

2009 Rose of Tralee, Aoife Kelly

As part of the sponsorship, Newbridge Silverware provides all the following prizes:

THE TIARA:
The contemporary Newbridge Silverware Tiara designed by Philip Treacey for Newbridge Silverware is a stunning tribute to the festival, respecting Irish heritage through Irish craftsmanship while a symbol of modern style and design.

THE PERPETUAL TROPHY:
Newbridge Silverware is proud to present the 2009 Rose of Tralee Perpetual Trophy. Exquisite design, contemporary styling and sheer simplicity of form characterise this splendid masterpiece.


MONAGH RANGE OF SILVER PLATED CUTLERY:
For 7 decades Newbridge Silverware have been renowned the world over for its range of Cutlery. Newbridge Silverware are delighted to present the 2009 Rose of Tralee with a true piece of Irish heritage, the Monagh Range of Silver plated Cutlery. Monagh is a modern design and is presented in an exquisite presentation box. Monagh encapsulates the 70 years craft tradition of Newbridge Silverware and will act as a reminder for decades to come of this momentous occasion - The 2009 Rose of Tralee.


SELECTION OF JEWELLERY:
The 2009 Rose of Tralee will finally be presented with a complete selection of Newbridge Silverware Jewellery. Featuring author Sophie Dahl as its face, the Newbridge range of jewellery combines contemporary styling and elegant simplicity. A dedication by Newbridge Silverware to craft and quality will ensure that the 2009 Rose of Tralee will be the epitome of style and elegance for many years to come.

SELECTION OF NEWBRIDGE HOME:
The 2009 Rose of Tralee will receive a complete collection of Newbridge Silverware home ware products. Throughout the year of her reign as The Rose of Tralee she will be free to choose whatever Newbridge Silverware products she requires thereby ensuring her living environment is as stylish as it will be practical. Designed for the modern household and today's lifestyle, casual dining is the core of the NEWBRIDGE HOME concept. This elegant new co-ordinated range of essentials for the home including cookware, kitchen gadgets, Earthenware and cutlery will enhance one of life's great pleasures for the 2009 Rose of Tralee - the preparation and enjoyment of good food.


Gifts for the Rose Finalists:



JEWELLERY BY NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE:
Each of the 2009 Rose Finalists will be presented with a selection of jewellery from Newbridge Silverware to act as a memento of this very special occasion. Each piece jewellery has been designed and crafted by Newbridge Silverware and will ensure that for many years to come the memory of the 2009 Rose of Tralee will remain with them.


Gifts for each of the parents/guardians of the Roses



Neckpiece for the ladies, and cufflinks for the men by Newbridge Silverware: To allow the Roses' parents or guardians to capture forever this special occasion - Newbridge Silverware are delighted to present each of them with an exquisite neckpiece and set of cufflinks. Design refinement is the hallmark of these contemporary pieces of jewellery for which Newbridge Silverware is synonymous. For Further Details visit: www.RoseofTralee.ie

 

Press Contacts:
Phil Donnelly phil@newbridgesilverware.ie  
Lorraine Dooley lorraine@newbridgesilverware.ie Tel: +353 45 431 301
Marketing email marketing@newbridgesilverware.ie Fax: +353 45 432 759
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