There was immense pride across Longford on Monday as the county rolled out the carpet for the Official 2023 Rose of Tralee Tour and it was a particularly memorable day for Longford Rose Grace Kemple as she got the opportunity to show her fellow Roses why she is so proud of the many attractions in her native county. Longford Leader / Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran was the with the Roses as they cycled along the Royal Canal Greenway in Abbeyshrule, as they visited St Mel's Cathedral, then the Longford Arms Hotel for a champagne reception and then Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard. We hope you enjoy her fabulous photos. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — There was immense pride across Longford on Monday as the county rolled out the carpet for the Official 2023 Rose of Tralee Tour and it was a particularly memorable day for Longford Rose Grace Kemple as she got the opportunity to show her fellow Roses why she is so proud of the many attractions in her native county. Longford Leader / Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran was the with the Roses as they cycled along the Royal Canal Greenway in Abbeyshrule, as they visited St Mel's Cathedral, then the Longford Arms Hotel for a champagne reception and then Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard. We hope you enjoy her fabulous photos. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Historic Rose Tour showcases Longford tourism at its very best

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 16th Aug 2023, 13:33 GMT

Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple with Nicole and Marese Kiely in the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple with Nicole and Marese Kiely in the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple was delighted to meet with Rosalie and Thomas O'Neill in the Longford Arms Hotel Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple was delighted to meet with Rosalie and Thomas O'Neill in the Longford Arms Hotel Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple with Sarah and Lauren Farrell, and Annmarie Murphy Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple with Sarah and Lauren Farrell, and Annmarie Murphy Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple with Rory, Emer and Benny O'Brien Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Longford Rose Grace Kemple with Rory, Emer and Benny O'Brien Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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