2024 Dundalk Show now open for entries
The Show will take place on Sunday June 9th at Bellurgan Park
The 2024 Dundalk Show, now open for entries, takes place this year on Sunday June 9th at Bellurgan Park amidst the setting of the magnificent Cooley Mountains.
The Committee says it is working tirelessly to ensure a great day of entertainment for all visitors on the day. Dundalk Show has always endeavored to highlight the importance of agriculture and food production to the local economy and provides that essential "shop window" to showcase all that is good about the sector.
There are many different classes that make up the Show. Children are well catered for with numerous classes such as Arts & Crafts, Handwriting, Gardening, Baking and Lego. The ever popular Home Industries Section covers Crafts, Baking and Preserves, Crochet, Knitting, Woodwork, Photography, Art, Horticulture and Floral Art. For those who love their equine pursuits, the Horse Pony section covers Showing and Jumping classes and events for riding schools. The Cattle section covers both pedigree and commercial classes across various breeds, Young Handler classes and Highland Cattle are again being catered for this year.
The Sheep section has all its usual classes but this year is generating major interest as a number of Breed Societies are holding their All Ireland Finals at the Show. They are the Zurich Farm Insurance Crossbred All Ireland Championship, Texel All Ireland Championship, Suffolk All Ireland Championship, Charolais All Ireland Championship, Mule All Ireland Championship and Cheviot All Ireland Championship.
There will be plenty for poultry lovers to enjoy as the Poultry section attracts plenty of attention with many showing classes and egg classes. Man's Best Friend also draws a big crowd with plenty of classes for dogs of all types. Almost all sections also hold qualifiers where an exhibit goes on to represent Dundalk Show at an All Ireland Final held at another Show.
The Show will have many trade stands and several attractions. Face painting and Mmgic shows are some of the attractions for children. Following his brilliant performance at last year's show, the sensational Johnny Brady returns and will have everyone up dancing on the jiving floor. There will also be other musical attractions on the day.
The Dundalk Show Committee continues to work around the clock to ensure there will be plenty for all to enjoy on June 9th. It is a great day out and children are free. Entries for the various classes and trade stands can be made online and the full 2024 Schedule is also online. Early Bird tickets are available online and further information is available at www.dundalkshow.com or on facebook