Write a comment
By common consent, last year’s Newry Show was one of 2024’s top highlights. Many refer to it as being ‘the perfect family day out’. This year's show is on Saturday 28 June and it's a great day out for all the family.
Last year the sun shone, the site was resplendent while the turnout of livestock, trade exhibitors and other attractions combined to deliver a tremendous day’s fun and excitement for the many thousands of people that made Newry Show such a success.
“And we will be delivering the same fun-filled package of excitement in 2025,” confirmed Newry Agricultural Show Society chairman, Brian Lockhart.
“This year’s show takes place on Saturday, 28 June. And it really is all systems go at this stage.
“Our venue remains the same: grounds at 12 to 18 Derrywilliagan Road, Bessbrook.”
Newry Agricultural society held its first Newry show in 1869 and has been providing an annual agricultural show ever since. The event is traditionally held on the last Saturday of June.
“The records show that we will be celebrating our 155th show this year,” Brian continued.
“And the event continues to thrive. We took four years, as a consequence of the Covid pandemic. However, Newry Show returned in 2023 to a rapturous reception from people throughout our entire catchment area.
“The aim now is to build on all of this for the future.”
Newry Show has something for everyone
Competitions will be held across the following schedules at Newry Show 2024: cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, goats, pygmy goats, children, home industries, horticulture and the ever popular dog show.
Entertainment on the day will be provided by: the Commons’ Silver Band, DJ Sammy, the Dixieland Jazz Band and Two Step.
The sun has also been asked, very politely, to make a strong appearance on the day. He answered the call ‘big time’ last year. So let’s hope that history will repeat itself in 2024.
