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Virginia Show

31 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

On Saturday 31 July 2010 all are welcome to compete in any of the 450 classes in beef, dairy, sheep, horses, home produce, dogs...

Woodfest

31 Jul 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

Woodfest is a fascinating exploration into the story of wood, ranging from planting, conservation and felling to the many uses of...

Fermanagh County Fair

31 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

10am- 2pm

Irish National Country Fair

31 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

The Irish National Country Fair is a two-day, family orientated event which showcases Irish rural life & country sports. It is the...

Claremorris Agricultural Show

31 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

Claremorris Show is now well established, and is one of the major shows in Connacht, and is a great family day out for all the...

Tinahely Agricultural Show

02 Aug 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

A family day out, catering for all. Trade stands, exhibitions, dog show, horse and pony show jumping and other competitions. Enjoy...

Castlerea Agricultural Trade & Craft Show

02 Aug 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

The Castlerea Agricultural and Trade Craft Show will take place at Castlerea Co-Operative Mart on August Bank Holiday Monday. The...

Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival

08 Aug 2010 - 08 Aug 2010

Uniquely Irish Festival celebrating the bygone glory days of Irish Agriculture using horse and steam power. Displays include:...

Tullamore Show

08 Aug 2010 - 08 Aug 2010

Enjoy an exciting, educational, cultural and social event which reflects country living in its many forms. Blending many elements...

Gort Show

08 Aug 2010 - 08 Aug 2010

Gort Show has over 200 classes. They include home produce, cooking, handcrafts, flowers, vegetables, art, photography, poultry,...

Tullow Agricultural Show

15 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

One of the most established agricultural shows in the country. Tullow Show has something to interest both rural and urban...

Cappamore Show

18 Aug 2010 - 18 Aug 2010

Cappamore Show has become an integral element of the social and cultural fabric of the East Limerick/ West Tipperary area and is a...

Limerick Show

21 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010

Munster's Largest Agricultural show, incorporating horse and pony showing, cattle and calf showing, horse and pony jumping, All...

Swinford Agricultural Show

21 Aug 2010 - 21 Aug 2010

Swinford Show has grown to become one of the biggest and most impressive Agricultural Shows in the West of Ireland. Together with...

Ballingeary Agricultural & Horticultural Show

22 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010

The West Cork Gaeltacht village of Ballingeary plays host to this annual event, with fun for all the family. For visitors...

Fermanagh County Fair

28 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

10am- 2pm

Moate Agricultural Show

28 Aug 2010 - 28 Aug 2010

Moate Agricultural Show, one of the oldest event of its type, takes place on the 4th. Saturday of August each year. It features...

Iverk Agricultural Show -

28 Aug 2010 - 28 Aug 2010

The Iverk show dates back to 1826 and still flourishes to this day. It is now estimated to be one of the largest agricultural...

Oughterard Show

28 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

Preparations are now underway for the Oughterard Show which takes place again this year on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August....

Irish Game and Country Fair

28 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

The Irish Game and Country Fair at Birr, Co Offaly and its partner event, The Irish Game Fair and Country Lifestyle Festival at...

Bantry Agricultural Show

05 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

Set on the shores of Bantry Bay, the organisers provide a free ferry and shuttle bus to and from the venue. Exhibits include...

Ballinrobe Agricultural Show

05 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

The 60th Annual Ballinrobe Agicultural Show will take place on Sunday, 5th September, 2010. Classes include jumping, horses,...

Clonaslee Show

12 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

Annual Show - Cattle - Sheep - Horses - Ponies - Dogs - Horticulture - Cookery - Crafts - Trade Stands - Vintage Display - Rural...

Fenagh Steam Rally

12 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

Steam engines, vintage tractors, vintage cars, steam threshing, tractor pulling, ploughing by steam, plenty of side shows, fun for...

Rosdillig Steam Threshing and Vintage Rally

19 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

20th Vintage Rally displaying working machinery. Parade of vintage farm engines, all kinds of vintage tractors, cars and engines....

National Ploughing Championships

21 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010

The National Ploughing Championships hosts the All-Ireland Ploughing finals - the pinnacle of ploughmen and women's year. It hosts...

Westport Horse Fair

25 Sep 2010 - 25 Sep 2010

Westport Horse Fair dates back to 1741. The Fair takes place on the last Saturday of September each year. The Fair Committee have...

Fermanagh County Show

25 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

10am- 2pm

Achill Sheep Show - Taispeántas Caorach Acaill

03 Oct 2010 - 03 Oct 2010

A Sheep Show with competitions such as "Glamorous Gran", Hairiest Sheepman", and lots of fun for the children, including face...

Maam Cross Fair

26 Oct 2010 - 26 Oct 2010

Connemara Pony enthusiasts from around the world will be in Maam Cross for the Maam Cross Fair on the 27th October next. The...

Galway County Show

18 Jun 2011 - 19 Jun 2011

The Galway County Show is one of the largest of its kind in Ireland and immensely popular with both locals and those from further...

Galway Garden Festival

09 Jul 2011 - 10 Jul 2011

The second annual Galway Garden Festival is scheduled to take place at Claregalway Castle on Saturday and Sunday, 9th and 10th...

Ballyconneely Pony Show

17 Jul 2011 - 17 Jul 2011

Held on the third Sunday in July, this is the 29th year of the Ballyconneely Pony Show. Held in Ballyconneely, Co Galway, a...

 

 

 

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On their day at Kia Ora Mini Farm, the children can hold and feed a...

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