Tullamore Show set to return this August

The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show is set to return on Sunday, August 14, at the Butterfield Estate, Blueball.

The show committee this week confirmed that, in light of the recent changes in Covid regulations, plans are fully underway to ensure that the Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show goes ahead as near to normal as possible this August.

In a statement, the committee said: “With the recent announcement of lifting the restrictions, our plans are well underway with the continuous help of our hardworking committee and volunteers, we look forward to working together to once again stage Ireland’s Premier Show.”

Speaking previously at the recent Tullamore Show AGM, Chairperson Joseph Molloy stated that the show committee was very optimistic the show would return in 2022.

He said, it had been a tough two years for the show and the uncertainty had certainly brought its challenges.

Mr Molloy said this week: “We are very grateful to our main sponsor FBD who have supported us throughout this pandemic, and we look forward to working with them for this coming show and many more. We would like to acknowledge the support from all our stakeholders both national and international and we also look forward to working with them this year.

2022 will see the very best of Irish livestock return to the showing rings and Michael Dolan, chairman of the Livestock Committee, said: “There is a huge appetite for people to get back into the showing ring, doing what they love best”.

During the pandemic he noted that a lot of young people had developed an interest in showing livestock and that some classes may be adjusted to allow for more young stock and young handlers.

Trade Stand applications for Ireland’s Premier Show are now open online, don’t miss this opportunity to book your space, for further information visit www.tullamoreshow.com.

Mr Molloy also thanked the general public for their kindness and messages of goodwill over the last two years. He said the organising committee would continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation closely while ensuring that health and safety guidelines are the main priority, and he looks forward to seeing everyone on Sunday August 14 at the Butterfield Estate.