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SCARIFF Show this year is taking place on Saturday, September | and the event is now older than the ma- jority of the people who will be at- Koueeuuercap lm
“We are celebrating 63 years – how many organisations can say that. Most of our success is down to the support and encouragement we re- ceive from our sponsors and the lo- cal support of people who come on the day,” said committee member, Tom Allen,
There are lots of extra activities this year, with a bouncy castle, kid- die karts and the new laser maze.
There will also be a good number
of new trade stands as well as all the old reliables.
The very popular vintage display at- tracted big crowds last year and the organisers say they are “very proud” to have the display at the show again this year.
This year, parents and youngsters are invited to take part in the family Gute e-eomOe NYA
This kicks off about 3pm with the egg and spoon race, followed by the sack race and the three legged races. Adults will have their novelty races too so no-one feels left out. Make sure to bring running shoes.
There is a revamped dog show, with loads of novelty classes for man’s best friend as well as the usual
variety classes.
The indoor section has also got some new classes for adults and chil- dren and the message from the show organisers is “paint that picture, bake that cake, pick those flowers, knit that scarf – please get involved”’.
The classes which have proved so popular in the past, mare and foal, young horses, jumping, show hunter and working hunter, pony classes with new local classes this year, side saddle, donkey and sheep sections. There will be the ISA and Scarif Show All – Ireland Filly Champion- ship at 3pm.
Favourites with the ladies at any show, Scariff again this year have the Best Dressed Lady sponsored by
Karena’s, Best Dressed Child and Fancy Dressed Child sponsored by Bane’s Gift Shop, Bonny Baby com- petition sponsored by Dunphy Allen School of Irish Dancing, and Queen of the Plough sponsored by Michael Ryan of Ryan’s Bar.
Any entries please contact Tom or Joanne Allen, Clounty, Scariff 061 921687 or entry@scariffshow.com
The event is now firmly in the east Clare calendar and is one not to be missed as the summer draws to a close.