Friday 31st July
7PM TRACTOR RUN (STARTS AT BILLY BOWLER MEMORIAL SHOWGROUND)
€10 PER TRACTOR
Registration at 6:30pm at the showgrounds.
In aid of CASTLEGREGORY CARE OF THE AGED
Saturday 2nd August: Show Day
All day: PLOUGHING DEMONSTRATION
With Moss Tarrent.
All day: KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
Bouncy castles, games, and more!
All day: LIVE MUSIC
With Mulligan.
All day: SUSTAINABILITY VILLAGE
Join us in building a greener future! Our Sustainability Village will showcase local and national groups working in Water Conservation, Biodiversity & Pollinator Protection, Hedge Planting & Native Species, Recycling & Waste Reduction, Renewable Energy & Solar Solutions, Sustainable Farming & Forestry, Climate Action & Eco Living. Interactive displays, expert advice & practical tips for homes, farms, and communities. Come get inspired — and be part of the change!
All day: TRADE STALLS, ARTISAN CRAFT/FOOD STALLS
10am HORSE CLASSES (Horse Ring 1)
€15 entry.
All horses must...
1. Be registered with their breed society and provide passport on the day.
2. Must be exhibited in in-hand bridle.
3. All foals must be led.
Strictly no entires.
See Competitions page for prizes.
*5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A rules
See Competitions page for Championship classes and qualifiers.
10am WORKING HUNTER (Working Hunter Ring)
€15 entry.
All ponies must...
1. Be registered with their breed society and provide passport on the day.
2. Must be exhibited in in-hand bridle.
3. All foals must be led.
Strictly no entires.
See Competitions page for prizes.
*5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A rules
See Competitions page for Championship classes and qualifiers.
10am PONY CLASSES (Ring 2)
€15 entry.
All ponies must...
1. Be registered with their breed society and provide passport on the day.
2. Must be exhibited in in-hand bridle.
3. All foals must be led.
See Competitions page for prizes.
*5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A rules
See Competitions page for Championship classes and qualifiers.
11am SHEEP SHOW (Sheep pens)
€6 entry.
All entries to be in by 11am.
Prizes: 1st €30, 2nd €20, 3rd €10
*5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A rules
See program for Championship classes and qualifiers.
12pm LOCAL BOVINE CLASSES (Cattle pens)
(CONFINED TO THE AREA OF WEST KERRY).
Proudly sponsored by Declan Finn.
€10 entry.
Prizes: 1st €30, 2nd €20, 3rd €10
*5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A rules
See Competitions page for Championship classes and qualifiers.
12pm SHOW BOVINE CLASSES - DAIRY (Cattle pens)
€15 entry.
See Competitions page for Championship classes and qualifiers.
*5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A rules.
12pm BEEF CLASSES - BEEF (Cattle pens)
€15 entry.
Prizes: 1st €30, 2nd €20, 3rd €10
See Competitions page for Championship classes and qualifiers.
*5% to be deducted from prize money in accordance with I.S.A rules.
12pm HORTICULTURE EXHIBITION (Indoor Classes marquee)
€4 per entry.
Registration open at 9am. All entries must be displayed by 11am.
Judging to take place at 12pm.
Prizes: 1st €10, 2nd €5, 3rd €3
12pm ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES (Indoor Classes marquee)
Adult's and Children's competitions. See Competitions page for details of classes.
€4 per entry.
REGISTRATION OPEN AT 9AM. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DISPLAYED IN THE MARQUEE BY 11AM. JUDGING TO BEGIN AT 12PM.
Prizes: 1st €10, 2nd €5, 3rd €3
12pm FLOWER DISPLAY CLASSES (Indoor Classes marquee)
Adult's and Children's competitions. See Competitions page for details of classes.
€4 per entry.
Registration open at 9am All entries must be displayed in the Marquee by 11am. Judging to begin at 12pm.
Prizes: 1st €15, 2nd €10, 3rd €5
12pm HOME BAKING (Indoor Classes marquee)
€4 per entry.
See Competitions page for details of classes.
Registration open at 9am.
Baked goods to be registered and displayed by 11am.
Judging begins at 12pm.
Prizes: 1st €10, 2nd €5, 3rd €3
1pm POULTRY SHOW (Poultry area)
€4 per entry.
See Competitions page for details of classes.
Registration opens at 9am. All exhibitors must be registered by 11am. Judging will begin at 12 o’clock.
Prizes: 1st €10, 2nd €5, 3rd €3
2pm SHEEP DOG DEMONSTRATION
With Aaron Turner.
2pm SPUD OLYMPICS
Free Entry. Bring your Fancy Dress spud!
- Potato Guessing Jar
Guess how many potatoes are in the jar — closest wins! - Potato Pick Up
Pick up all the potatoes in your lane, first to cross the finish line wins ! - Potato Roll Race
Roll your potato to the finish line using only a Wooden spoon( bring your own spoon — no hands! - Potato and Spoon Race
Like an egg-and-spoon race, but with potatoes — balance and speed required! - Potato Costume Contest
Dress a potato like a character, animal or superhero. Best-dressed spud wins! - Tater Target Toss
Throw potatoes into buckets or hoops at varying distances for points.
2.30pm BONNY BABY COMPETITION (Marquee)
€4.00 per entry. Registration open at 1pm.
0-6mths, 6-12mths, 1-2yrs
3pm DOG SHOW
Proudly sponsored by Petmania.
€4 per entry.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
1st Prize €10, 2nd Prize €5, 3rd Prize €3.
3pm HOBBY HORSE COMPETION (Hobby Horse Ring)
TIME TO GIDDY UP & JUMP!
Free Entry. Registration at 3pm.
PRIZE FOR BEST HOME MADE HOBBY HORSE !
3pm TALK ON CASTLEGREGORY ONION CO-OP & MAHAREES OLD SCHOOL
With Martin Lynch.
3pm – 5pm SET DANCING
With Timmy Walsh.
3.30pm FARRIER DEMO
With Master Farrier Calum Irvine.
4.30pm SCARECROW COMPETITION
Free Entry. Bring along your scarecrow!
Open to all ages, groups, and businesses. All entries must be displayed by 10am.
MUST BE MADE ENTIRELY OF RECYCLED MATERIALS.
1st Prize €50 2nd Prize €25 3rd Prize €15
Winners announced at 4.30pm
