Ireland’s oldest agricultural show did not disappoint its legion of fans and attendees, when South Kilkenny’s Iverk Show opened its gates to all, last Saturday.
Just one year away from celebrating 150 years of the show, Piltown’s Iverk Show committee proudly continue the legacy of the organisers of the first show in 1826.
BELOW: Emily Lawlor as The Queen of Hearts on her pony Reeno in the fancy dress class at Iverk Show
However, it was the farming and community heart of the show that attracted another bumper attendance to the showgrounds.
With championships in the cattle and sheep classes, several horse classes, including showjumping, and even a dog show, there as plenty to interest both the farmer and animal lover.
Tradition community hobbies and skills were also on display. From beekeeping to bun making, there were exhibits and competitions to take in.
The show was not only a multi generational affair, but a multi era affair! The youngest ‘competitors’ lined up (on mammy’s knee) for the bonny baby competition while on the fashion show stage there were costumes from the distant past on display.
Showgoers were also treated to live musical entertainment.
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