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The wheel keeps turning: Chloe Cowhey, Mungret and Michael Fitzpatrick, Ballinacurra enjoying the Limerick Show back in 2019 I PICTURE: Michael Cowhey
NEWCASTLE West and Limerick Shows will receive a combined total of €18,345 as part of €1 million funding announced this week for agricultural shows nationwide.
Newcastle West Agricultural Show, taking place on Sunday, June 22, will receive €8,350, while the Limerick Show, on Sunday, August 24, will get €9,995.
In welcoming the news, Minister Patrick O'Donovan highlighted the importance of agricultural shows.
"These events play a vital role in community life and are crucial in raising awareness of the significant contribution agriculture makes to our lives and to rural Ireland,” said Mr O’Donovan.
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A total of 123 shows nationwide benefitted from the fresh round of funding. Grants range from €4,000 to over €11,000, depending on the size of the show.
The funding announcement brings the total allocated to shows since 2018 to over €5.3 million.
Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary said: “ Although farming practices have changed, agriculture is still the backbone of life in rural Ireland and plays a vital role in our national economy.
“The local show is also one of the best days of the year for meeting neighbours and friends.”
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