Shows help form ‘fabric of Irish life’

SHOWS are an important part of the fabric of Irish life, according to John Browne, the new chairman of their national umbrella body, the Irish Shows Association.

He said all shows, regardless of their size, are very important to their communities. Mr Browne, who is from Currovaugh, Tralee, said he hopes that all the shows can help each other collectively.

Thanking the committees that organise and stage the shows and the various championships, he said he hoped they will continue to run them efficiently and more professionally.