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Newry Agricultural Society last night launched their 2012 Show in the Canal Court Hotel.
Guest speakers included Harry Sinclair, President, Ulster Farmers Union; Charlie Casey, Mayor of Newry & Mourne District Council and Colin Mc Donald, Chief Executive of R.U.A.S
The Show takes place on Saturday 30th June at Derrymore House, Camlough Road, Newry with kind permission of the National Trust. This year they have an excellent variety of events such as cattle, sheep, goats and horse and pony showing and Jumping as well as Home Industries, Horticulture and Childrens Section which all include classes for special Needs.
The Dog Show always proves to be a very popular attraction with the added bonus that proceeds go to local charities.
For all ladies and young visitors they have a wonderful variety of competitions from ‘Most Appropriate Dressed Lady’ to ‘Glamorous Granny’ and ‘Farmer Boy’ to ‘Little Show Princess and not forgetting the ‘Bonny Babies’ competition.
For one lucky winner through the gate a £250 cash prize is waiting with a draw on Day.
This years entertainment includes a Magic Show, amusements, Bouncy Castles, Slides, Face Painting, Bubbles of Fun and no show would be complete without a browse through the trade and craft Stands.
Show Chairman Tommy Collins thanked the invited guests and said he was really looking forward to Show Day and is hoping the weather Will be kind!
Entries are still open and the schedule and entry forms are available to download at www.newryshow.co.uk You can also email them at newryshow@hotmail.co.uk or follow them on facebook.
