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Gorey Agricultural Show takes place on 16th June 2012. This will be our 153rd Show and we are hoping it will be bigger and better than 2011. The Show is taking place in Clonattin, approximately 1 mile from Gorey’s main street and is within walking distance for those inclined. We are also taking entries and enquiries about trade stands. We are hoping that in these recessionary times that local businesses will take the opportunity to use Gorey Agricultural Show as a platform for their business.
Again this year we will be running a Sheep Shearing Demonstration, Show Jumping and Showing Classes, Dog Show, Vintage Demonstration, Pets Corner and indoor craft competitions. We will have lots of side events to entertain children, face painting and pony rides along with amusements. In conjunction with the cattle classes we are also hoping to have a milking demonstration, this proved to be very popular last year. In the Show Jumping field we have a new competition this year, a pairs relay involving a horse and pony combination. It is hoped that this competition will attract a lot of interest as it involves a horse/pony with perhaps a father/mother and child or just a little and large combo……..we are sure there are lots of enthusiasts out there.
For dog lovers as well as the dog show, we are hosting a Hound Show, where huntsmen and their hounds give a great exhibition of how well these dogs are trained and how well they work in couples. For competitors please go to the schedule page for details.
Our ‘Foodie Tent’ was a major highlight in 2011 sponsored by Pettitts Supervalu and this will return for 2012. Any food orientated businesses out there who have something different and would like to showcase it are very welcome. We are encouraging all budding entrepeneurs to get in touch.
We also have a Facebook page, and you can follow Gorey Agricultural Show there also. Our Stage will also be a major highlight of the 2012 show, we will have live entertainment all day, Seamus Long of the Madcaps will be on stage along with our very own Voice of Ireland – Keira Byrne. We will also have local dance schools with anything from Hip Hop to Irish Dancing. There will be ‘something for everybody in the audience’!!! Please contact us if you feel you are the new Jedward! We would love to have you.
This year the closing date for entries is 5th June, and all entries received and paid by that date will be entered into a DRAW for a 3 night break in any of the BRENNAN HOTELS. This prize is for 2 adults and 2 children and could make a great holiday. Please make every effort to get your entries in on time.
The Irish Great War Society will be on site this year also, they provided us with very interesting insight into times past at last years Show.
For the avid and amateur gardeners there will be a large gardening section. with plants and furniture for sale and advisors on site.
In 2011 we received huge interest from local businesses who wished to showcase their products and services, we hope this year the Show will draw more trade stands. Please call Morgan O Connor on 087/9194876 with your enquiries or send us an email, info@goreyagriculturalshow.com.