Pic of Day: The International Rose of Tralee Tour visited Tipperary over the weekend so shining a spotlight on the beautiful county as part of their tour of Ireland. A delegation of sixteen roses led by Tipperary Rose Aisling O’Donovan included roses from Philadelphia, Waterford, Monaghan, Cavan, Florida, Kilkenny, Newfoundland, Leitrim, Ohio, Galway, Perth, Roscommon, Sydney, Sligo and Toronto. Pictured are Aisling O'Donovan and Philadelphia Rose Tara Ryan. The Rose of Tralee Festival begins on Friday, August 19. Photo by John D. Kelly.