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FROM humble beginnings in 1951 in Killaloe, the South East Clare Show has grown to be 1n the elite company of the top ten shows in the country.
And while the show didn’t go ahead in Killaloe after 1957, it has run for 17 years now at it’s revival location in Bridgetown.
Details of this year’s show, which will be held on July 22, were re- vealed at the launch last Friday night and it promises to be a great family and community day out.
There will be 24 classes in the horse show event, which is being or- ganised by Caitriona Bourke. This includes five all Ireland qualifiers and the Limerick lady champion 2007 qualifier.
The 27 classes in the cattle sec- tion are in the hands of Conor Hayes while Michael Hayes is looking af- ter the very popular dog show event. This will have 13 classes including the Gain dog food all Ireland cham- pionship qualifier.
A new addition to this year’s show will be the vintage classic cars, ably
steered by Joe English. Mary Spei- ght, Bernie English and Kate McAu- ley are looking after the home indus- tries section.
There will be nine classes for youngsters as well as lots of fun at the Little Miss and Bonny Baby com- petitions as well as a fancy dress.
And there will be music and carni- val fun for everyone to enjoy on the CEMA
And if any excuse was needed to put on the good frock for the day, there will be a prize for the best dressed lady.
Launching the show, chairman Pat Hayes said that the committee “would like to thank the landowners. Without their help, the show couldn’t go on. We would also like to thank all our sponsors, particularly our main sponsor, Tom Marsh.”