FUN PACKED DAY DAY OUT
ONE of the best family days out this summer, the 71st annual Agricultural Horticultural, Trade and Vintage Show takes place in Adamstown on Saturday, July 7.
A fantastic, action-packed day, the show’s organising committee are leaving no stone unturned to have this year’s event the best ever.
Thousands of people are expected to descend on the village for the show which will kick off at 10 a.m. when judging will begin in the different classes. Arts and crafts will also feature in the event./
The show, taking place on lands kindly donated by the Cullen, Whelan and Redmond families, will feature all the usual horse, pony and sheep classes, as well as show-jumping and an inter-hunter chase.
There are also numerous horticulture, home-cooking, home industries, arts and crafts classes and a plethora of competitions of all interests for children to enter.
There will be a ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ competition and the prize is sponsored by Lulu Boutique, New Ross, with a prize value of €150 in vouchers
There are perpetual cups and trophies to be won for the best exhibitors in all classes.
The standard of entries is always high in all classes and as always at Adamstown Show there will be a very keen interest in the winner of various classes in all the different sections of the show.
Another very attractive class for the Adamstown Show this year is the All Ireland Tattersalls Red Mills Thoroughbred Brood Mare Championship, with another €1,500 in prize money from first to 10th and nominations to Stallions.
Entries for the dog show as well horse and pony jumping take place on the field.
Entry form enquiries for all 230 classes should be directed to Patrice Byrne on 087 6166926 and for all trade enquiries contact Eunan Flood on 087 6143207.
For horse enquiries contact Abi Kent on 087 9154730, ponies: Patrice Byrne: 087 6166926, sheep: Gavin Rothwell: 087 2035784, home produce and horticulture: Mary Mernagh: 087 6320174, vintage John Kehoe on 087 2984904 or Pat Roche on 087 8551802 and Hunt Chase: Martin Marshall on 086 8551804.
JUMPING
Always a major attraction at the Adamstown Show is the horse and pony jumping competitions. The welcome addition of a fourth jumping arena has helped greatly in the efficient running of the show jumping events.
The Jumping in the Village has a prize fund of €6,000. Events in this include the 1.35m M&T Plant Hire Mervue Grand Prix along with the Nitrofert 1.20m competition and the Cooney Furlong 1.10m competition, along with a cup and sash and the 148cms 1.10m Slaney Foods Search for a Star, which has a prize fund of €500 and the Shannon Stone Trophy.
Finally the T&A Byrne Agri Contractors for young riders 1m had a prize fund of €300 coupled with crystal and a rug.
All other show jumping competitions catered for.
There will also be a Horse Sport Ireland Young Handlers qualifier for Junior and Senior sections with a prize fund over €3,000. Contact Patrice Byrne on 087 616 6926.
HUNT CHASE
Organised by the Wexford Hunt Club, the Inter Hunt Chase is always a most exciting event and again this year the winning team will qualify for the R.D.S in August.
VINTAGE
Vintage enthusiasts will be in their element with the large entry of vintage tractors and machinery, which will be on display at the show. The eagerly awaited parade and presentation
to vintage exhibitors will take place in the afternoon.
DOG SHOW
Perfect pooches, preened to perfection can be seen at the keenly con tested dog show.
This event has grown in popularity in recent years with more and more exhibitors competing
in different classes, with all winners vying for the coveted ‘Dog of the Show’ Trophy.
SHEEP
With the sheep industry improving, the sheep classes at the Adamstown Show are well supported this year. There will be upwards of twenty sheep classes on the day.
TRADE STANDS
A firm favourite at the Adamstown Show are the numerous trade stands. This very popular section has grown immensely over the past number of years and last year there was over fifty trade stands with everything on offer.
The Adamstown Show hosts numerous other attractions such as children’s amusements, an animal pets corner, traditional butter making, dancers and lots more. Parking facilities at the Adamstown Show are always second to none with lots of car parking space available adjacent to all the atmosphere and action.
The hard working officers and committee of the Adamstown Show have put in a huge
effort to have this year’s show the best ever. Particular thanks is extended to all our sponsors.
There is something for every member of the family, young and not so young to relax and enjoy and meet old and new friends.
Patrons and exhibitors are asked to attend as early as possible and have a most enjoyable day out with all the family.