Kilkenny's Iverk Show is building up to be one of the best!

This year’s Iverk Show is building up to be one of the best.

Here are some reasons why you should not miss this year’s event:
One thing that is often forgotten is the educational value of the show. There is so much to learn as you go around. The different livestock, the way the exhibits are produced and displayed. Don’t be afraid to ask exhibitors, judges or stewards. Everyone is willing to help.

See the amazing displays. With over €100,000 in prize money available to exhibitors, it guarantees that the standard of exhibits in all sections will be excellent. Some of the leading producers of cattle, sheep and horse as well as the best growers of fruit, vegetables and flowers will be there looking magnificent. The vintage cars and machinery will be shinning, the poultry marquee will be heaving with excitement, and the baking will be mouth-watering and the crafts stunning.

Relax and watch the show jumping or fashion show. Enter the ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ competition or if you are under 18 months of age there’s a prize for you all in the bonny baby competition.

This year the show will be hosting six all-Ireland championship finals. The Broodmare and Foal Team Championship is the longest running championship under the Irish Shows Association banner. The Aldi, ABP Irish Angus bull calf championship will have three finals for different age calves and the ‘Tread na hEireann’ competition and young handlers’ event.

When you have been around the show and want to relax before going home you can sit and listen or dance to the music while the children play with the free toy tractors and other activities.

With the end of the summer and school holidays in sight this is the last opportunity for the perfect family day out. There is a lot for all the family – grandparents, parents, children, uncles, aunts and cousins – to see and to do.

Down through the years the Iverk Show has established a reputation as a great venue for renewing friendships. Visitors come ‘home’ from around the country and from abroad just to say hello and enjoy a cuppa with family and old school friends.

The good news is that the parking remains free. There will be a special area for disabled parking. The entry fee has not changed even with inflation. Please obey the Gardai and stewards as they are there to help you.
Piltown is the place to be on Saturday, August 24.