Kilkenny Hurling Manager
Brian Cody
To Open This Years Show
KILKENNY hurling team manager Brian Cody will take time off from his busy schedule to open this year’s Iverk Show. The country’s most successful agricultural show will be held on Saturday, August 27 and with the show grounds located just a few miles from the Tipperary border, he is expected to come under enemy fire, if as predicted Tipperary overcome a depleted Dublin in the second All Ireland semi-final on Sunday. After the official opening he will head to the cattle ring at the show to present the silver cup in the Glanbia heifer class.
With interest at fever pitch many will travel to the show hoping to get their hands on an elusive ticket for the final on Sunday, September 4.
And following a chance meeting in Aras an Uachtaran last year, the Blanchardstown Brass Band will attend. The show and the band, who are both celebrating their 185th anniversary this year and were both in the Phoenix park at an event hosted by the president, Mary McAleese.
This year’s Show promises to be another top class event with some new competitions and sponsors. Among them are: Husqvarna in association with Tennyson Grass Machinery, whom will be sponsoring the 32 County Broodmare and Foal Championship. Another major new event is the AIBP €2,000 Super Bullock Class in the cattle section. Dawn Meats have changed their Heifer Class to a single Heifer and increased prize money to €1,450. |
One of the other major attractions at the show is the famous Cherry Cake Competition with Prize Money at €650. there are five jumping arenas with the highlight, The Red Mills €2,000 Mini Grand Prix.
There are hundreds of other classes including the dog show, 300 trade stands and loads of entertainment for the children. The Iverk Plaza includes the poultry section, which proves to be a major attraction and garden enthusiasts will have plenty to see and a huge Craft Section caters for both adults and children, including a special schools section. There is free car parking next to the show grounds. Prices at €10 for adults, €5 for senior citizens, teenagers with children free of charge and according to the organisers, sunshine is guaranteed.
Iverk Show goes green
The Iverk Show in Piltown will be the first agricultural show in Ireland to attempt to “Go Green” this year. The show committee is working in partnership with the waste prevention officer of Kilkenny Local Authority to take the initial steps to improve the show’s environmental performance. “Going Green” is a phenomenon sweeping across a host of events. In the South East alone, both the Eigse Carlow Arts Festival and the Wexford Opera Festival are turning green. Greening festivals and large events such as the Iverk Show has been supported by the Environment Protection Agency, which encourages the Local Authority Prevention Network to deliver resource efficiency and waste prevention initiatives at a local level. Challenges Greening a one-day event comes with its challenges, but the Iverk Show committee is getting the ball rolling in 2011. A number of achievable environmental targets have been set for the show on August 27. |
Over 300 trade stands will be provided with recycling facilities, food service providers are being surveyed to determine future waste prevention initiatives and a special challenge will be set for attendees on the day – to recycle 10,000 drink containers.
The Iverk Show is the oldest agricultural show in Ireland with an average footfall of 20,000 people. Getting such a large event to “Go Green” will largely depend on the exhibitors and attendees lending a hand and using the correct bins on the day. Kilkenny County Council is delighted to assist the Iverk Show committee who have risen to the challenge of setting an example for other agricultural shows to follow, said environmental awareness officer Bernadette Moloney.
Small Map of Iverk Show Grounds
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