Thousands of visitors to get glimpse of rural life at showcase

AN emerging new rural Ireland will be reflected in Farmfest and Bioenergy 08 which is expected to attract up to 20,000 people to Athenry, Co Galway, on Friday.

More than 400 exhibitors will showcase all aspects of Ireland’s ever-changing countryside in tented villages and open space across the 30 hectares of the Mellows College campus.

The event is organised by Teagasc with Sustainable Energy Ireland and COFORD, the National Council for Forest Research and Development. FBD Insurance is the sponsor and admission is free.