FUN FOR THE FAMILY AT TINAHELY AGRICULTURAL SHOW 2008

Issued 17th June 2008

Tinahely Agricultural Show is preparing for another year of fun and festivities on 4th August 2008 at Fairwood Park, adjacent to the stunning surroundings of Tomnafinogue Oak Wood.

Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that this exciting agricultural event, which was established in 1935 and is still going strong takes place this August Bank Holiday Monday. Tinahely Agricultural Show is one of the largest such events nationally and is renowned far and wide for its variety of events for young and old and competitions held throughout the day.

Visitors will have plenty of activities to see and do at this great family day out. Entertainment will go on throughout the day with song, dance and activities to suit all. The Tinahely Agricultural Show is a showcase for all breeds of livestock and sheep. There will also be bloodstock and show jumping events, as well as driving and mounted games.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy an impressive array of home produced crafts and produce. Venue for the show is Fairwood Park, Tinahely, overlooking the well-known Tomnafinogue Oak Woods and in close proximity to Coollattin Golf Club. Tinahely is situated in South County Wicklow, approximately 1 hour from Dublin, Wexford and Kilkenny. Aughrim, Ireland’s Tidiest Town, is just 15 minutes away.

You can contact the Tinahely Agricultural Show by calling Mary on +353 (0)402 34922 or Rita on +353 (0)402 38228.

Schedule of Events:

Showing Classes – Horses, Cattle and Sheep.
Horse and Pony Showjumping
Pony Club Mounted Games
Carriage Driving Classes
Indoor Food and Craft Exhibitions
Craft Village
I.F.A. Food from our Farms Exhibition
Quilt Marquee
Pet’s Corner
Dog Show
Large Trade Display
Food Court & Refreshments
Entertainment Village
Music and Dance
Crowning of Show Queen

For more information on festivals taking place around the Garden County this summer, visit Wicklow County Tourism’s Festival section.