Organisation: Irish Shows Association

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Success for first Irish virtual agricultural-show

Buoyed up by support messages from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney, the Cork Virtual Summer Show got under way last Saturday.

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After 215 years, a Virtual Cork Summer Show

Organised by the Munster Agricultural Society, the Cork Summer Show has been running in one form or another for over 200 years, but this will be their first-ever virtual show.

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Irish Shows Association launches virtual event

“With most of our 2020 shows and our All-Ireland Championships cancelled for 2020, we want to offer something to our showing community to help keep the spirit of showing alive,” said a spokesperson.

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Charleville and Tullamore the highest profile agricultural show cancellations

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Charleville show success shows spirit of volunteerism is alive and well

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Excitement builds for season of agriculture shows

Paddy feted for selfless service

THE voluntary work being done by thousands of farmers and others in communities across rural Ireland is an extension of their families.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Shows key to rural development

The 140 local agricultural shows held annually around the country play a central part in the development of farming and they bring urban and rural people together, writes Ray Ryan.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2014

Country’s biggest one-day rural show gets layout revamp

The country’s biggest one-day rural show at Tullamore will have a new layout for its 2013 event at Butterfield Estate on Aug 11.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

‘One of the best’ show venues

ONE of the best venues in Ireland — that was the verdict of Irish Shows Association national president John O’Hara from Co Mayo at last Sunday’s Bandon Show.

Thu, 26 May, 2011

‘All of Ireland’ turns out for show

THERE is no sweeter scent to the nostrils of country people than the smell of freshly cut grass in fields drenched with warm sunshine.

Mon, 09 Aug, 2010

Organisers of Athlone Agri Show stress the importance of safety

THE importance of safety at rural shows has been highlighted by the organisers of Athlone’s annual agricultural event.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010

Cows from leading herds on show as Virginia settles for weekend date

THE celebrated Virginia Show, home of the prestigious Baileys cow championship, will be held this year on a new date – Saturday, July 31.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2010

Prizes of €40,000 at Kingdom Fair

THE show season focus turns to Tralee tomorrow, when the 59th annual Kingdom County Fair takes place at Ballybeggan Racecourse.

Sat, 10 May, 2008

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.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2008

Agricultural shows play important role in exhibiting farming excellence

THE agricultural shows which begin over the May Bank Holiday weekend are much more than a great day out for rural people — they also play an important role in raising standards in the country’s sport horse, livestock and artisan food sectors.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2007

Horse show one of main attractions

THE agricultural show season will start on the May bank holiday weekend and continue until the end of October, with 133 fixtures affiliated to the Irish Shows Association.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2007

Record 55,000 at farm trade show

THE vital statistics of Tullamore’s celebrated show and national livestock exhibition in Co Offaly, yesterday, told their own story of the sheer scale of the one-day event, which attracted an estimated record attendance of 55,000 people.

Mon, 14 Aug, 2006

Safety first as show season opens

THE show season, an integral part of rural life for thousands of people, has already started and will continue at venues north and south until the beginning of October.

Sat, 06 May, 2006

Two agricultural shows re-scheduled

TRALEE was the first big outing for most livestock exhibitors, because earlier agricultural shows in Leap, Co Cork, and Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare, were called off due to wet weather.

Thu, 19 May, 2005

Show organisers showered with praise

THE energy that voluntary workers put into organising some 200 rural shows countrywide each year has been praised by the Irish Shows Association.

Wed, 04 May, 2005

‘Honner’s Army’ can help run shows

GET more young people on board, urged Macra President Thomas Honner , when he recently performed the official opening of the Cappamore, Co Limerick Golden Jubilee Agricultural Show, jointly with Donal Kelly, Munster Vice-president IFA.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

Cappamore celebrates sun, shows and 50 years of success

CROWDS flocked to Cappamore, Co Limerick, yesterday, to celebrate a golden jubilee cocktail of shows, sunshine and success.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2004

Summer shows shine on

Ray Ryan says show goes on despite fears over insurance.

Thu, 20 May, 2004

50,000 reasons to enjoy show

MORE than 50,000 people tasted a rural stew in sun-soaked Tullamore yesterday at the country’s premier livestock show.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2003

Cattle Person Hall of Fame Awards initiative by Athlone Show

PEOPLE who have given outstanding service to cattle breeding, exhibiting and judging, have been honoured by inclusion in a Hall of Fame.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2003

IHB in bid to soften funding cutbacks

THE Irish Horse Board is to cut supports for organisations such as the Show Jumping Association of Ireland, following a reduction in its Government funding.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2003

Marie Louise brings a gentler touch to the presentation of show livestock

FEMININE pulling power is just as persuasive in getting the co-operation of livestock, as masculine brawn.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2002

Insurance problems could force many of Ireland’s agricultural shows out of existence

Ray Ryan reports,

Thu, 15 Aug, 2002

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