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THE Scariff Show will be celebrat- ing 65 years on the go this year, and plans are already afoot to make it the biggest and best show yet.
It’s hoped to hold the landmark event in the showgrounds again this year. A spokeswoman for the show committee said, “Most of our suc- cess is down to the support and en- couragement we receive from our sponsors and the local support of people who come on the day.
“This will be an important show because it is the 65th birthday and we have a couple of members who remember the first Scariff Show, so that will be very special.”
As well as the usual show dance, this year the committee is marking the special birthday with a dinner dance later on in the year.
“We’re hoping to make it bigger and better than ever,’ the spokes-
woman said.
There are loads of activities at the planning stage this year. Last year, the committee introduced bouncy castles, a funfair and some new trade stands along with all the old reliables. The vintage display was a particular hit last year as was the crowning of the Queen of the Plough, a compe- tition kindly sponsored by Michael Ryan of Scariff.
One of the most popular events is the dog show, with lots of novelty classes as well as the usual variety classes and the indoor section has classes for adults and children.
The horse classes include mare and foal, young horses, jumping, show hunter and working hunter, pony classes, side saddle, donkey and sheep sections.
The Donkey Derby, best dressed lady, best dressed child and fancy- dressed child as well as the bonniest baby are all great fun on the day.