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THE nineteenth annual South East Clare show was a big hit at the week- end, despite the heavy rain. The gal- lant show-goers turned out in Bridget- own to enjoy a great family day out.
The first show was in 1990 and the event has only missed one year and that was because of foot and mouth.
Now highly regarded among the show fraternity, the South East Clare Show has a place in the top 10 shows in the country.
On Sunday, visitors enjoyed 22 classes in the horse show, show jumping the dog show and a vintage car show. There were 27 classes in the cattle section.
There were the firm favourites: a home produce section, best dressed
lady, little miss and bonny baby and, for the youngsters, there were dodg- ems, swings and fancy dress.
The dog show portfolio was looked after by Jim Lonergan and this year there are 13 qualifiers, including the Gain Dog Food All Ireland Champi- onship qualifier.
Everyone enjoyed the beautiful- ly preserved vintage cars – which formed a new section in the show this year – looked after by enthusiast, Joe English.
And when the rain came down or the feet became weary, visitors to the showgrounds were delighted to be able to retire to the refreshment tents and enjoy the wonderful spread laid on.