Bovine

16th Athlone Agri Show takes place on Sunday 24th June. This year we have moved to a new venue adjacent to the town of Athlone on the farm of Mr Frankie Donoghue. The venue has excellent potential and good facilities.

The Bovine section has always been a major part of Athlone Agri Show. In the past it has attracted entries from we every part of Ireland and has ensured keen competition for prize money. This year we look forward to a large entry of both pedigree and commercial cattle. In the pedigree section we hope to provide classes in the following breeds. Angus. Hereford. Shorthorn. Saler. Simmental. Charolais. Limousine and Belgium Blue.

Poultry

Athlone Agri-Show has one of the largest selections of poultry of any show in Ireland with 40 classes for Bantams, Large Fowl, Large Water Fowl, Bantam Water Fowl, Ducklings, Guinea Fowl, Turkeys, Geese, Mother Hen. There are also classes for Duck and Hen Eggs. The Bring/Sell/Buy Sale is a major attraction where great deals are made in a unique atmosphere. Trade Stand space is also available to leading Poultry Equipment Suppliers.

Equine

Athlone Agricultural show equine section continuous to grow each year, and stands as one of the top agricultural shows in the country.

We cater for all equine aspects including in-hand broodmares, both Sport horse & Irish Draught. To Young stock classes, also featuring horse’s and ponies. Ridden & In-hand Connemara classes, working hunter for horse’s and ponies. Our Race Horse to Riding horse class comes with a generous prize fund of €750 with The Sean Cleary memorial cup and also an invitation to compete at the Dublin Horse show.

Trade & Food Village

This facility is provided in large open plan marquees (limited spaces available). Each stand is 3 metres x 3 metres or (10ft x 10ft) in size. If you require ESB or a different size please contact Trade Stand co-ordinator.

Cookery

The Athlone Agri Show committee are bringing again their new additionfrom 2011 to their line up this year: The “Made in the Midlands” Food Village. In response to this demand, the committee are erecting a Food Village

which will house stalls displaying produce from all over the Midlands as well as produce from local eateries. There will also be a wide range of cookery demos covering everything from fast food on a budget to healthy kids meals given by local and professional chefs.