Funding windfall for Kilkenny agricultural shows

This summer's agricultural shows in Kilkenny have been awarded a timely financial boost of more than €33,000!

The Department of Rural and Community development has announced support for four popular events.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has  announced total funding of €1 million to support 122 agricultural shows right across the country. The record single investment in  agricultural shows represents a 40%  increase on last year’s allocation.

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In Kilkenny grants will go to:

The Ballyfoyle Agricutural Show, taking place on June 25 (€8,525); the Castlegannon Show, taking place on July 16 (€6,700); the Iverk Show in Piltown, taking place on August 26 (€11,400); and the Welsh Pony Championship Show, which took place in May (€6.700). 

“Our Agricultural Shows sum up all that is good about rural Ireland. They are intrinsically linked to that sense of community that our rural towns and villages are known for," said Minister Humphreys. “The shows are key dates in the summer calendar and are a central point for the agri-food industry, the farming community and our local artisan producers.

“These shows are also a fantastic family day out, where people come to catch up and enjoy a truly unique experience. With entries travelling from far and wide to compete, the local show has something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities and competitions.

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“I am delighted to increase the overall level of funding by 40 per cent this year, which I know will really help the organisers in ensuring the shows themselves are a great success. I want to thank and pay tribute to the Irish Shows Association, who I was delighted to meet in recent weeks to discuss their plans for the upcoming summer season.”