Co Louth Agricultural Show in Bellurgan Park on June 11th

ALL signposts will be pointing in the direction of Bellurgan Park on Sunday June 11th for the 128th Co. Louth Agricultural Show. THIS is the fifth year that the Show is being held at this absolutely superb venue- described as a “Hidden Treasure” by those who have exhibited there. THIS year the Co. Louth Agricultural Show Comittee is delighted to announce a new major sponsor-Alltech Ireland.

So what is in store for those who will visit the Show this year? There are many classes in which to exhibit produce. The Children’s Section includes “Recycling and Upcycling”, “Baking”, “Crafts”, “Art” and “Handwriting”. There is a Special Needs Section which includes “Baking” and “Art”.

In the Horse Section, there are classes for “Young Horses”, “Riding and Novice Riding”,Show Jumping”, Open Riding”, “Miniature Horses”, “Fancy Dress” and “Riding Schools”. The Cattle Section has classes for “Dairy” and “Beef ” .

There will be a large presence of members from the various ICA Guilds in Louth as there are competitions for them exclusively in Baking and Crafts.

There will be a “Free Children’s Soft Play Area. Children’s attractions include Bouncy Castles, Football Snooker, Zorbing, Train Rides, Magician, Balloon Modelling, Face Painting, Disney Characters. This does not include Mechanical Rides. There will also be a Zip Line and Student Innovation Tent.

Could an Irish record be broken? One man is determined to attempt it at this year’s Show. Local man Mark Mc Geown will attempt to break the Irish Sheep Shearing Record by shearing as many ewes as possible in an 8 hour period. This will happen on a specially constructed stage so plenty of sweat is guaranteed. The show is always a great family fun day. Gates open at 11am and the Show runs to 6pm. Admission for Adults is €10 and don’t forget that children are admitted free.