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THIS SATURDAY 20th. August 2011
 Being the THIRD SATURDAY IN AUGUST all roads will lead once again to the Annual Tydavnet Show this Saturday 20th. August, where the preparations are being finalised for this premier regional event.
Great anticipation is building throughout the rural hinterland for the events of this special Diamond 60th. Show, which is taking place this Saturday at the well-appointed Showgrounds at Drumshevra, Scotstown just five miles north-west of Monaghan Town.
A programme of classes and competitions to whet the appetite of exhibitors and spectators alike, showcasing a number of contests of regional and national stature, has been put together by the organisers.
Show President Catherine O’ Donoghue expressed her satisfaction this week that the Show Committee had kept abreast of developments in agricultural and rural concerns, developing new classes and adapting existing ones to better present the wealth of quality livestock and produce which will be on view on the day.
“There really will be something for everyone among the exhibits,” she stated.
Newly elected Show Chairman Peggy Treanor reiterated the Show Committee’s gratitude for the ongoing financial support from sponsors and advertisers in these challenging times, and the vital support generated through the attendance of the public. Huge efforts have been made by all members of the show committee to make sure the 60th. show will be one to remember. She praised all those who work so hard from one show to another, year in year out.
She expressed particular appreciation of the efforts made by exhibitors to enter their stock and produce at the Show.
“Indeed, the continuance of agricultural shows like Tydavnet depends on the support of exhibitors and entries,” Peggy stated. “Entries are vital to the future of the show, and are an encouragement to all the volunteers involved in its organisation.”
A tribute to the ongoing high standard of entries and organisation at Tydavnet is the award to this year’s show of five All-Ireland Championship Qualifiers by the Irish Shows Association, together with the hosting of regional and inter-show events.
Over one hundred silver cups and trophies will be awarded at Tydavnet Show this year, including the premier award of The President’s Cup for the highest points across all sections. Together with the show prizefund of over €20,000, a further €15,000 in prizes will be on offer in national and regional competitions.
LIVESTOCK CLASSES
 The usual high quality of entry of cattle exhibits is expected in the dairy and beef classes.
Highlights in the dairy section, where prizemoney totals €3,000, include the “Princess of Oriel” Dairy Heifer (born between January 1 and June 30, 2010), sponsored by Corby Rock Mills; the Junior Dairy Championship, and the Senior and Junior Dairy Cow classes, sponsored by Town of Monaghan Co-op and Lakeland Dairies. This year sees a new handling class for children under 10 years which is receiving good interest.
The ultimate accolade in the dairy ring is the title of “The Choice of Champions Dairy Cow”, awarded to the Senior Dairy Champion of the show and sponsored by Town of Monaghan Co-op.
In the beef section over €6,000 in prizes is on offer. Breed enthusiasts will be able to view classes and championships of Pedigree Charolais, Hereford, Limousin and Simmental and the return of the Angus classes. In addition there are the Non-Pedigree beef classes and championship, and the inter-beef breed championship classes sponsored by Maurice Graham Ltd.
Tydavnet Show 2011 will host the €2,000 All-Ireland Beef Heifer Championship Qualifier sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds.
In the sheep section, exhibitors will compete for total prizemoney of over €2,000 in ewe, lamb, hogget and ram classes. Intense interest is anticipated in the Championships for Commercial and Pedigree Sheep with cups for all the section champions and for the overall Champion Sheep of the Show.
In the Ponies, Cobs and Horses Section there are classes and championships for both in-hand and ridden show ponies and cobs, and for Mares and Foals and Hunter Young Stock, with prizemoney in excess of €2,300.
All-Ireland Championship qualifiers will be held for Colt Foals (€1,000, sponsored by Gain) and Filly Foals (€2,000, sponsored by A Brown Ltd).
As part of the ongoing link between Armagh and Tydavnet Shows, the second leg of the Inter-Shows Championships for Open First Ridden Ponies and for Brood Mares will be judged at Tydavnet.
Completing the equine section will be the Connemara, Lead Rein (Tiny Tots) and Ridden Pony classes, a class for Farm Horses and Mares, and a Donkey class. In addition there are nine separate Pony and Horse-Jumping events for the various grades and sizes, including League events for U-10 riders, and for 128 cm A/B/C ponies, which should provide a popular spectacle in the jumping enclosure. A special riding for the disabled class will take place at 1.30pm approx.
In the Dog and Pet Show, in addition to the five classes for large and small pedigree and non-pedigree dogs and pets other than dogs, there are novelty and handler classes, a Champion Dog Cup and two Qualifiers for the €500 Gain Dog Food All-Ireland Championship: one for toy or minature dogs of any breed, to be handled by a child under 15 years, and the other for a large dog, any breed, to be handled by a teenager or adult. A class this year which should be very entertaining is best exhibit of the "Six Hairiest Legs". New to this year’s show is a best dog handler class for those with special needs.
POULTRY & EGGS
A regular feature now at Tydavnet Show are the poultry and egg classes which are well supported.
In recent times interest has accentuated in specialised poultry, not just on farms but around many households.
With this in mind the organisers have put together a total of 18 classes for the poultry and 13 classes to cater for the many types of eggs. The overall champion will receive the Monaghan Poultry Fanciers Club Shield.
Already a good level of entries has been submitted for an event which promises to form one of this year’s most interesting and sometimes ‘noisiest’ show sections.
HOME INDUSTRIES
The array of produce, home baking and crafts on display in the home industries marquees is always popular with the show’s patrons.
Classes focus on such diverse items as embroidery, crochet, lace, patchwork, painting and woodwork, wheaten and soda bread, and a mouthwatering variety of cakes, tarts, scones and flans.
There are dozens of separate classes in the Jam & Chutney, Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Seeds, Flowers and Flower Arranging, Homebaking, Needlework, Art and Crafts and Photography sections, with cups awarded for the exhibitor with most points in each section.
Of particular interest will be the ICA class judged on a group of three items – wool crochet, knitted soft toy, article in tapestry - and the Chocolate Cook of the Year Qualifer (sponsored by Londis of Moate) for a group of three items.
JUVENILE CLASSES
A high entry from local primary and post-primary pupils is expected in the updated and enlarged sections of classes confined to young people.
Of particular interest will be the two special Poster Competition classes depicting Energy Conservation on the Farm and Volunteering for the Environment, each of which will attract special awards to the value of €50, presented by Monaghan Co Council in addition to their general sponsorship to the show.
The section of classes for pre-school children has been expanded. In the post-primary school section, provision has been made for an exhibition of projects in wood, metal and other suitable materials. Classes are also available for those children with special needs.
ENTRIES
Any exhibitor wishing to collect their exhibit numbers can do so by calling to St. Mary’s Hall between 2-4pm tomorrow Friday.
Entries for the Home Industries sections can be brought to the SHOWGROUNDS tomorrow evening (Friday) between 7 p.m and 8.30 p.m. or on Saturday morning from 8.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Due to the large numbers of entries in all sections exhibitors are urged to bring their exhibit early as Judges have insisted they must begin judging shortly after 10am.No entries may be removed from the SHOWGROUNDS before 5 pm. on the evening of the Show. Entries will be taken on Show Day only in the various family events e.g. Bonny Baby, Fancy dress, etc. and in the Dog & Pet Show classes.
HERITAGE/LOCAL CRAFTS MARQUEE
Following on from its success last year the show committee have set aside a marquee specifically for local crafts which will be demonstrated during the show.
Within the community there is a wealth of local crafted people who possess skills which form part of our local heritage. Demonstrations and displays will take place on churning and butter making, Lace, pottery, knitting, home baking, hand wood carving and wood turning, weaving, jewellery-making. Once again a display of crafts, including creel-making, barrows and carts, will be on show from the Derrygannon Group from the Parish of Roslea.
Monaghan Musuem & Library will put on display their exhibition of Tydavnet’s Hidden Heritage. This is a collection of old photos and archives and has been received with great admiration and interest to date.
This is a flavour of what one can expect in this heritage/ crafts marquee.
PETS AND RARE BREEDS .
This event should be of great interest to the children attending the show as a huge number of rare pets and not so rare pets will be on view.
VINTAGE
A vintage parade will leave from St. Mary's Hall, Urbleshanny at 2.00pm to arrive on the show grounds at approx. 2.30pm. Vintage always played a unique part at Tydavnet Show. We look forward to this year's parade as it will include many items from the past world of travel vehicles and machinery.
TRADE STANDS & ATTRACTIONS
A varied range of trade stands and outlets representative of the agribusiness, commercial and community sectors will provide both information and enjoyment.
FBD in conjunction with Farm Relief Services will have the Farm Safety Bus at the show. Particular emphasis will be placed on farm safety which is so important to today’s farmers.
Macra Na Feirme have organized a number of novelty games and events to suit all ages.
AFTERNOON EVENTS
At 2 p.m. sharp the afternoon competitions commence with the Bonny Baby events (in three separate age categories), followed by the Grandparent and Grandchild and Fancy Dress events. The Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gentleman and Most Appropriately Dressed Teenager will give an opportunity to show fashion sense suitable for an outdoor event like Tydavnet Show, and the Little Miss Monaghan and Little Mr. Monaghan competition for 3 to 5 year olds will be another highlight of the afternoon. New for this year is The Odd Couple event which can embrace many people. The show committee have changed the timing of the Dog and Pet Show. It will begin at 2.30pm in a separate arena to the Bonny Baby Comps. The Dog and Pet Show provides opportunities to win prizes in eight separate classes, including the ever-popular “Dog you would like to take home”, the best Dog Handler (under 10 years), and the Pet in Fancy Dress.
AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT
The Poitin Men from Co. Derry will make their first visit to Tydavnet Show to tell and (SHOW) the traditional art of poitin making. Reviewed as being totally funny it opens the show up for a thoroughly entertaining afternoon. On the bandstand Tydavnet Show will have live music/ entertainment all afternoon beginning with The Dominican Affair. This four member band consists of Christina Mc Aree (lead singer), Shane Mc Kenna, (lead guitarist), Conor Mc Ghee, (drums) and Luke Treanor, (bass), all local young people and have performed in many venues across Ireland.
This will be quickly followed by the great and famous RICHIE KAVANAGH. RICHIE is sure to bring the showgrounds totally alive with his singing and comedy and many other hidden talents which he hopes to reveal at Tydavnet Show.
The ever popular Donkey Derby will finish off the afternoon. Year in, year out the Donkey Derby provides many laughs for the audience but not for the riders. Before the donkey derby a new and novel competition will take place called ‘CARRY YOUR PARTNER’. Details are still a bit scarce as we go to press but reports have it that the three main showqueens and their husbands have been spotted jumping over bales of straw in their back gardens. Come and see more!!
SPECIAL GUESTS
The 60th. Tydavnet Show is pleased to welcome many guests from the political, business, religious and community sectors. Among those attending on Saturday will be Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Michael Ring, T.D., Sean Gallagher, Entrepreneur & Disability Campaigner who officially launched our some weeks ago & President of the Irish Shows Association John O’ Hara.
TO ALL ATTENDING
A DIVERTED traffic system will be in place on showday for all those travelling to the show and leaving the show. The show committee hopes that this will not cause inconvenience to those people living in the vicinity of the Showgrounds. All those attending the show are asked to cooperate with the show and traffic stewards and to follow the directional signs.
PROGRAMME FOR ALL
There is something in the day’s programme to suit all tastes, and the Show Committee is grateful to all who give support in whatever way, as sponsors or subscribers, patrons, exhibitors, stewards and helpers, or in the provision of equipment or services.
Saturday next, 20th. August -
a great day out for everyone at Tydavnet Show.
Committee Meeting
The usual post-Show follow-up meeting will be held on Tuesday evening 23rd. August at 9.00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall, Urbleshanny.
Any enquiries to Show Secretary 0861925435 or on the website www.tydavnetshow.ie
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