South Tipperary's history of beekeeping to be celebrated at Clonmel Show

Clonmel and south Tipperary's rich history of beekeeping and promoting biodiversity will be specially celebrated at the Clonmel Show at Powerstown Park Racecourse this Sunday, July 7. 

Clonmel Show Buzz is the theme chosen for this year's show and was announced on World Bee Day on May 20 in conjunction with South Tipperary Beekeeping Association.

“Clonmel is Cluain Meala in Irish which translates to Valley of Honey. We felt it was only right to celebrate and promote honeybees, biodiversity and Clonmel’s history of honey making”, said Clonmel Show Committee member Nicholas Ryan. 

“To do this, we are showcasing local honey producers and garden centres and how to help pollinators like honey bees. We are also promoting biodiversity by encouraging the public to post photos or videos of their flowers online with #ClonmelShowBuzz to be in with a chance to win family passes to the show or vouchers for local garden centres”.

The flower schedule reflects this year’s theme, with more bee-friendly flower and photography classes included.

As well as this, Clonmel Show hosted 10 local primary schools for their “mini show” in John Paul Park in Clonmel on May 31. 

The children had a great time meeting sheep, calves, donkeys and ponies while learning about biodiversity and how they can help the environment. 

The schools were challenged to name a sheep to win a prize. There were great enteries like Woolverine, W.O.O.L.I.A.M and Baabara. 

Clonmel Show is one of the biggest agricultural and horse shows in the country and a great family day out featuring live entertainment, a diverse food village, top class showjumping and livestock shows and plenty of entertainment for children. 

To buy Clonmel Show tickets, please visit www.clonmelshow.ie where discounted family tickets are available.

Pictured below is a biodiversity display at the mini Clonmel Show staged in John Paul Park on May 31