09/07/2026
A little life update… 🌹
Earlier this year, I was honoured to be selected as one of the 32 Rose of Tralee Es**rts for 2026. After the interview process and an unforgettable bootcamp weekend, I’m incredibly grateful to be part of this year’s festival, proudly sponsored by my business, Balloons le Grá. 🎈
When I was 7 or 8 years old, my late mom brought me to one of the Rose of Tralee Festival parades and told me that someday I could be a Rose Es**rt too. From then on, it became something I always wanted to do, and I always said I’d give it a go before I turned 30.
Somehow, I just made it.
My 30th birthday is on the 29th August, just over a week after this year’s 🌹 festival, which makes this even more special.
One of the biggest highlights so far has been getting to know the other 31 lads, especially the four other Kerry escorts. Together, we’ve launched our Up & Down Challenge in aid of Youth Su***de Prevention Ireland.
⬆️ The Up – climbing Carrauntoohil.
⬇️ The Down – completing a skydive.
Mental health has its ups and downs, and we hope this challenge helps raise awareness while raising vital funds.
To kick things off, we’re hosting a Coffee Morning tomorrow, Friday 10th July, in The Brogue Inn, Tralee, from 10am–1pm. Every euro raised will go directly to our fundraiser, and we’d love to see as many people there as possible.
If you can’t make it, the donation link is in our bio. Every contribution is hugely appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who has congratulated me and wished me well. I can’t wait for the weeks ahead.
As the owner of Balloons le Grá, I’m incredibly grateful the business can sponsor me on this journey. To everyone around the country who has supported us by ordering one of our personalised balloons in a box, thank you. I’m very proud of what we’ve built together.
Hopefully I’ll see some of you tomorrow at the coffee morning🌹🎈☕️
Kevin Ross
www.balloonslegra.ie
