Bansha Agricultural Show is set to benefit from Minister’s announcement re show grants
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced an investment of over €1 million to support 123 Agricultural Shows right across the country.
As part of the initiative, each show will receive a grant of between €4,260 and €11,410 depending on their size. This funding will support the work of each of the 123 show committees as they prepare for the upcoming show season.
The funding announced brings the total allocated to our Agricultural Shows since 2018 to over €5.3 million. The shows in the area to benefit are as follows; Bansha Agricultural Show – €8,350; Clonmel Show – €10,700; Dualla Show – €4,700; North Tipperary Agri Show (Nenagh) – €8,350; Cappamore Agricultural Show – €9,205.
The Minister said that Agricultural shows are a key component of life in rural Ireland. “I am delighted therefore to announce this investment of €1 million to support 123 Agricultural Shows right across the country. 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 agricultural show as we know it has so much to offer, not just in terms of the competitive element, but also as a platform for local businesses, local farmers and for local craft and artisan food producers.
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“The local show is also one of the best days of the year for meeting neighbours and friends. Community events across the country like the Agricultural Shows would not be possible without the ‘Meitheal’ that is so evident in rural Ireland.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the show committees, the many dedicated volunteers and stewards, sponsors, local businesses and organisations that each do their bit to ensure their local show is such a success,” added Minister Calleary.
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