See photos from fantastic weekend of fun as Kingdom County Show celebrated 75 years
From exciting livestock competitions and top-class equestrian events to a lively dog show, vintage tractors, food and craft stalls, and the ever-popular kids' zone and petting farm, the show was bursting with attractions. Families were able to enjoy live music, interactive exhibitions, and delicious local food, while farming enthusiasts explored the latest in agricultural innovation and machinery.
As part of its 75-year milestone celebrations, the Kingdom County Show was also incredibly proud to support the incredible Little Blue Heroes Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping families of seriously ill children, many of whom dream of one day becoming little Gardaí. The show raised funds and awareness for this much-loved cause over the weekend.
Speaking to The Kerryman, the Chairman of the event's organising committee said that it is very heartening to see the support they get every year and that this justifies the trojan work that goes on behind the scenes in the lead up to the two days.
"It was a really great weekend and a fantastic success. The weather was with us, and really, we couldn't have asked for anything more. We had great support from everyone; the community always comes out in support of us, and we always appreciate it. We need them to support us, we need the business people to support us, and we hope that everyone appreciates the effort that goes into making the weekend a success,' he said.
"The attendance was way up on other years. The weather was fantastic, and we had a lot more to offer people this year. We had a little bit of everything to offer people, and because this was the 75th year, we put a lot of emphasis on entertainment. There was fun for everyone, there was something there for everyone that they could enjoy,' Michael continued.
"The amount of work that the committee put in behind the scenes is phenomenal. A lot of people, when they come into the fields, don't realise the amount of work that has gone into making it all happen. We're there two weeks beforehand, trying to prepare everything. It's a green space when we arrive, and we have to try and fit everything in from the show jumping, cattle, sheep, and the stands. It's a lot of work, but it's always worth it,' he concluded.
See all our photos from the weekend in the gallery above.
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