Kerry Rose Mary Plants Rose Tree in Rathmore At the request of organisers Rathmore Community Council, Mary Hickey who is the 2014 Kerry Rose planted a splendid Rose Tree at the new Children’s Playground in Rathmore on Friday evening. Below we see Mary with her Mum. The world famous International Rose of Tralee Festival takes place from 15th to 19th August 2014. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) Kerry Rose, Mary with her Mum.