Entries invited for this year's Dundalk Show
Entries are being invited for this year's Dundalk Show which takes place on Sunday June 11th in Bellurgan Park.
There is a wide variety of classes to choose from, Children's classes, Special Needs, Home Industries, Horticulture, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Dog Show, Qualifiers, Best Dressed and Bonnie Baby competitions.
The Cattle section this year will include some Highland Cattle while new to the Sheep section will be classes for Rough Fell and Swaledale breedsEntries can now be made via the Show website www.dundalkshow.com while further information can be found by emailing [email protected] or by contacting 086-2503113.
Tickets for the Show are on sale online or can be purchased at the gate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/613400205527 Trade Stands are also being accepted. Sponsorship is also very welcome.
A big focus of this year's Show is looking at and addressing issues affecting women. Entitled "A Woman's Perspective on Agriculture and Rural Communities" this initiative will address several issues with an excellent panel of speakers giving their views.
Taking place in the Big Marquee, this will be split into a number of headings,
- Take the Stress out of How to Dress: Aine Corcoran-Sybil Boutique, Niamh Gillespie-Tidings, Anita Keogh-Elysian Hair and Skin Care.
- Inside Matters-Emotional Wellbeing: Speaker from S.A.F.E, A Nutritionist, Catherine Callaghan-Irish Farmers Journal.
- What Women Want-Focus on Business and Entrepreneurship: Joanne Lavelle-Real Estate, Niamh Gillespie-Tidings, Naomh-Life Sciences/Medical Devices, Sandra Byrne-Dundalk Show Chairperson/M.D. Elite Form.
- Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food: Maria Flynn-Ballymakenny Potatoes, Concepta Quigley-Farmer, Elaine Houlihan-National President of Macra na Feirme.
- Smashing the Glass Ceiling: Senator Erin Mc Greehan, Ann-Marie Forde-Principal Scoil Naomh Colmcille, Togher, A Fire Officer and Politician.
There will be a Grand Finale to this where the winner of a Make Over will be revealed. This is from a competition which can be entered on the Dundalk Show Facebook page.
Results of the Best Dressed competitions will also be announced and there will be a number of Community Group stands. Men are also welcome to attend.
As always there will be plenty of entertainment on the day and the grounds of Bellurgan Park will reverberate with the sound of the one and only Johnny Brady and his Band, so don't forget your dancing shoes. There will be plenty of enjoyment for everyone on Sunday June 11th.