Keeping show on the road

FOR a lift in spirits as the recession deepens, a visit to an agricultural show is recommended.

President Mary McAleese recognised this during her visit to the Ploughing Championships, remarking that the record opening-day attendance of 66,000 were creating an inspirational sign of what the country could achieve, by their presence.

She interpreted the show of strength at Athy as a big statement about the faith and pride we have in ourselves and the hopes we have of putting our country back on the map of economic progress and prosperity.