Strokestown Show this weekend
The 150th two day Strokestown Agricultural and Industrial Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th of September.
Saturday’s highlights include the €5,000 All-Ireland Nutrias Animal Feeds Beef Bullock Championship, the €2,000 Greenvale Animal Feeds All-Ireland Beef Heifer Championship and the €10,000 Irish Angus All-Ireland Finals.
Sunday hosts the Horse & Pony Show Classes, Driving Competitions and the spectacular Dog Show (2 rings).
Sunday is also Family Day with Little Miss and Master Competitions and Baby Show.
Other highlights include Best Dressed Lady and Glamorous Granny Competitions.
Also this year on both days, there are amusements within the show grounds which will be free for all Children.
This year also see’s the introduction of the Flavours from the Heart Ireland Food & Drinks Fair, showcasing the wealth of culinary delights from the localilty and further afield, including demonstrations from some of Ireland’s best known Chefs.