With less than four weeks to go to what will be the 103rd Claremorris Agriculture Show and Trade Fair on August Bank Holiday Sunday 6th, major plans are being put in place by the Show committee and volunteers to ensure that this year's event will be one of the most successful in its long and proud history, embracing the modern with the traditional in what is an annual family and community gathering at the Claremorris Athletic grounds - still known locally as the Racecourse or indeed the Showgrounds.
The show boasts a wide variety of offerings with over 270 show classes including cattle, sheep, horses, vintage, farm and garden, cookery and the ever popular dog show. Of course there will be a showjumping competition in the arena throughout the day.
While final plans are still to be announced, it has been confirmed that the fashion show with Mandy Maher Catwalk Agency and the cookery demo with Celebrity TV Chef Adrian Martin will return, while once again local singing star David Connor and his band will entertain the crowds from the main stage. Indeed last year David shot the DVD for his hit song "Where the sidewalk ends" at the show.
National Final
Claremorris Show are delighted to announce that it will be hosting the All-Ireland Junior Home Cook Championship Final on the day in association with the Irish Shows Association. All finalists will have qualified at shows throughout Ireland over the past number of months.
Trade stands
Due to space restrictions only a limited number of trade stands can be accommodated at this year's event.
Ministers Humphreys to open show
The show committee are delighted to announce that Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development, will officially open the Claremorris Show at 1pm and also unveil a plaque to commemorate the staging of the historic 100th Show in 2018 at the venue.
New features
Work is ongoing behind the scenes to add a number of new features to this year's programme and likewise the Show website www.claremorrisshow.com is undergoing an overhaul.
AGM
The Claremorris Show AGM held in early June reviewed what was recognised as a most successful 2022 show, with Chairman Councillor Tom Connolly paying tribute to all who contributed to 'making it the most successful and best attended in its long history' and to the people of Claremorris and surrounds for their tremendous support year after year. Secretary Maureen Finnerty detailed many of the activities carried out prior to the 2022 show and thanked the board, secretary and volunteers for their ongoing support, while treasurer Michael McGrath reflected on another successful show.
All outgoing officers were re-elected for another term including the following: Cormac Hanley, Patron; Michael Reidy, President; Pat Prendergast, Vice President; Councillor Tom Connolly, Chairman; Michael McGrath, Vice Chairman; Maureen Finnerty, Secretary; Michael McGrath, Treasurer; Pauline Prendergast, PRO.
Updates will be available on the show website www.claremorrisshow.com and Facebook platforms and for further information contact Show secretary Ms Maureen Finnerty on (087 ) 9241450.
