Funding announced for local Agricultural Shows in Leitrim in 2024

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced an investment of €1 million to support 122 Agricultural Shows right across the country, including three in Co Leitrim and others in neighbouring counties.

As part of the initiative, each show will receive a grant of €6,000-€11,000 depending on their size.

This will support each committee to prepare for the upcoming Show Season, which takes place over the summer months.

In Leitrim, the following shows will receive:

Ballinamore Show, Tues 13th August, €8,350

Manorhamilton Agricultural Show, Sat 27th July, €8,350

Mohill Agricultural Show, Sun 18th August, €8,350

Other local shows to receive funding include:

Arva Agricultural Show, Sun 28th July, €9,205

Boyle Summer Show, Sun 11th August €6,700

Elphin Agricultural Show, Sat 31st August, €8,350

Strokestown Show, Sat 14th Sept, €9,205

Ballyshannon Agricutural Show, Sun 18th August, €8,350

Minister Humphreys made the announcement as she launched the 2024 Yearbook for Irish Show’s Association (ISA).

Announcing the funding, Minister Humphreys said:

“I’m delighted today to announce a further investment of €1 million to support 122 Agricultural Shows right across the country.

“Our Agricultural Shows play a vital role in community life and raise awareness of the important role agriculture plays in our society.

“These shows are the threads that build bridges between our towns and villages, and the hinterlands that support them.

“They act as a platform for local producers to showcase their products and have become a key date in the calendar for the farming community. 

“Our shows sum up all that is good about country life and I’m delighted to support them, once again, through this substantial investment.”