Entries pouring in for this year's Dundalk Show

Dundalk Show Society members say they are pleased to report that entries are coming in for this year's show which takes place on Sunday June 8th in Bellurgan Park, nestling in the splender of the Cooley Mountains in north Louth. A great family day out is expected with something for everyone.

The Home Industries section of the Show always attracts very colourful exhibits and this year is no exception. The Home Industries marquee will be full of decorative Crafts, Baking and Preserves, Crochet, Knitting, Woodwork, Photography, Art, a competition for ICA members only and The Great Dundalk Bakeoff 2025 in conjunction with Dundalk Food and Drink Society.

There are also some Qualifiers which include The All Ireland Home Preserves Championship Qualifier, The All Ireland Bread Baking Championship Qualifier and The All Ireland Photography Championship. Entries for all the Home Industries section must be brought to the Showgrounds on Saturday June 7th before 12 noon as they will be judged that afternoon.

There is also a Horticulture section which covers Plants and Vegetables and a Floral Art section and these entries must also be brought to the Showgrounds on Saturday June 7th before 12 noon.

As always there is a huge emphasis on Trade Stands and Dundalk Show Society CLG is delighted to see that there is very strong support again this year from traders. The day will also provide plenty of live entertainment for visitors with music from Mna Mna, Dundalk Ukulele Strummers, Ardee Concert Band and GS2.

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There is free children's entertainment courtesy of Freestyle Amusements and Fred the Party Professor with his Circus. Other attractions will include Flower Arranging demonstrations with Kay’s Flower School. All the materials are being donated by O’Neills Flowers and the demonstrations will also be raffled to raise funds for “Blood Bikes” who will be present on the day.

Cookery demonstrations will take place with Dundalk Food and Drink Society, Agri-Kids (safety in agriculture relating to children), Vintage Vehicles, Louth Fire and Rescue, Louth Civil Defence Display and An Garda Siochana Community Unit.

There will be Dressing Up competitions such as Most Glamorous Granny, Most Dapper Grandad, Icons and Legends, Vintage Country Style, Superhero Farmers, Wild West 2-3 years, Fairytale Farming 1-2 years and Floral and Nature Fantasy 0-1 years. What could end up being the most talked about dressing up category "The Farmer You'd Like to Take Home". 

Show Day is getting closer and Dundalk Show Society is advising those who are considering entering the various classes to ensure they do so on time. All roads lead to Bellurgan Park on Sunday June 8th and they say they are looking forward to everyone having a very enjoyable day.