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The Rose of Tralee responded to a query about whether the poetry ban is still in place with... a poem
LAST YEAR, THERE was consternation when it was announced that the Rose of Tralee had banned contestants from reciting poems at the event.
At the time, festival organisers attributed the ban to time constraints with festival spokesman John Drummey stating that it was slowing down the momentum of the show.
The ban put a stop to poems about Irish heritage or about the wonderful experience that is the Rose of Tralee – a staple of the show, we’re sure you’ll agree.
This afternoon, DailyEdge.ie contacted the Rose of Tralee to see if the ban was still in place and they responded with… a poem.
“Good to hear from you,” the e-mail began.
“The ban still stands.”
A+. (Even if it means we won’t be hearing any lovely poetry this year.)
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