Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show – Launch Night 2025
Celebrations all around as Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show announce their 30th show which will be held on June 29th this year. This autism-friendly show aims to be welcoming for all, with the presence of the Senco Bus helping to ensure a fun-filled and inclusive family day out. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Homecare Team and other local charities .
At their recent launch in Newpark Hotel , Daragh Callanan announced a jam-packed schedule of activities. The showjumping arenas will offer many of the usual classes for both ponies and horses along with the much anticipated 1.35m Grand Prix .Definitely not to be missed by competitors and spectators alike.
On the showing side, the committee is again delighted to hold three RDS qualifiers -The Intermediate Side Saddle, The Ladies Side Saddle and The Racehorse To Riding Horse. The showing field will run 5 rings, catering for ponies, horses, working hunter and youngstock classes.
Pedigree sheep classes for Suffolk, Texel , Belclare, Valais Black Nose and Charollais will be held on the day along with a crossbreed ewe qualifier . There will also be a commercial section with Young Handlers U12, factory and butcher lamb classes. Full schedule and entries will be available on www.ballyfoyleagriculturalshow.com
In addition to the main events attendees can look forward to a wide array of extra exhibits throughout the day with both indoor and outdoor trade stands showcasing crafts and local businesses. Interested traders can apply online at www.ballyfoyleagriculturalshow.com There will be plenty of fun for the children with amusements and a bustling food village on hand. Lego, art & craft and junior baking competitions can be entered on the day with all entries on display to the public. Check out Facebook and website for all details.
The adults are certainly not forgotten as the ever popular “Dancing with Declan” is sure to get the crowd on their feet. The Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gent competitions are always a crowd pleaser on the day. A fantastic line up of baking competitions, along with the Odlumns All Ireland Home Baking Championship Qualifier and the Bord Bia 7-A-Day Vegetable and Jam Qualifier can be found on their website. The Lena Brophy Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to best bake on the day. As always, dog lovers will not want to miss the hugely popular fun dog show with a variety of classes to suit all canines.
Chairperson, Ann Callanan,, gave a notable mention on the night for the incoming Honorary President, John Moore, a stalwart of the committee. A special presentation was also made to Larry Flanagan, SJI judge, for his longstanding contribution to the Ballyfoyle Show.