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Castlerea Rose Festival kicks off today with long-awaited return of Mardi Gras parade

Jul 26, 2025 10:45
By Shannonside News
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Castlerea Rose Festival kicks off today with long-awaited return of Mardi Gras parade

The Castlerea Rose Festival was named Best Irish Festival in 2024 and this year's events are promised to be their biggest yet.

The Castlerea Rose Festival is back with a bang this evening.
The annual family fun and music festival will officially kick off with a family fun day with Castlerea Celtic from 3pm to 7pm.
Tonight will also see the return of its Mardi Gras parade at 8:30pm.

The Castlerea Rose Festival was named Best Irish Festival in 2024 and this year's events are promised to be their biggest yet.
Activities and events are taking place every day until the 3rd of August.
Treasurer of the organising committee, Paschal Fitzmaurice, is giving an insight into what's in store:

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