Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Katelyn with IFA President Francie Gorman and Ballyouskill IFA Chairman, Seamus Brophy make a presentatin . Photo: Michael Scully - no reproduction fee.
It was standing room only in Ballyouskill at the weekend as Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins held her official homecoming.
Katelyn made history last Tuesday as she was crowned Rose of Tralee – the first ever winner to represent Laois.
After a whirlwind week, she came out on top and impressed the judges most.
Among the crowd in attendance at the homecoming on Saturday were other Roses who competed against Katelyn in Tralee.
They, along with a number of escorts, formed a guard of honour to welcome Katelyn into the village – led by a pipe band.
Laois County Council Caothaoirleach Barry Walsh took to the stage to welcome Katelyn home.
While Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney also spoke with his usual pride, wit and charm.
While present of the IFA, Francie Gorman, was also there to make a presentation to Katelyn.
Photographer Michael Scully was present at the event and captured some great images.
Check them out below:
Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh, welcomes Katelyn home . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Section of the attendance . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Clr Ollie Clooney speaking. . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Sectionof the attendance . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Faces in the crowd – Escort of the year 2025 , Andy Rogers and 2024 Rose of Tralee Keelin O’Grady . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Laois flags frame the large crowd . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Section of the large attendance . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Tony and Margaret Keohane, Willie Phelan and Mary Wall . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Ballyouskill ICA members -Breda Holohan, Kathleen Mooney, Geraldine and Frances Palmer. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: A guard of honour by escorts and Roses as Katelyn and her father Noel arrive . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Capturing the event . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Piper, Citriona Lloyd ( Black Ravens Pipe Band ) leads Katelyn with father Noel and roses . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Katelyn arrives with her father Noel. . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh, addresses the audience . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Young Katelyn fans . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Rose of Tralee homecoming at Ballyouskill on Saturday evening: Katelyn with IFA President Francie Gorman and Ballyouskill IFA Chairman, Seamus Brophy make a presentatin . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
