Some 60,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Tullamore Show and AIB Livestock Show, which will take place on Sunday, August 14.
The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed officially launched the country’s premier one-day agricultural show in Dublin yesterday.
Highlighting the fact that 2016 marks the 25th anniversary since the Show’s revival, the Minister said that the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show, illustrates how integral the agriculture sector in general.
He also said how it shows how integral the family farm in particular, is to local and rural communities, representing a key driver to the financial well-being of local economies.
“I would like to congratulate the organisers and volunteers who make it such a successful occasion.”
Also in attendance at the launch were the shows main sponsor, AIB, which was represented by Robert Mulhall Head of Retail, Corporate and Business Banking. He was joined by Rodney Cox Chairman Tullamore Show, Freda Kinnarney Secretary Tullamore Show and Christy Maye, PRO Tullamore Show.
Rodney Cox, Chairman of the Show Committee expressed appreciation for AIB’s support, which ensures the ongoing development of the show as a major event in the annual agricultural calendar.
Organisers say that 2016 promises to be even bigger and better, with many new and innovative aspects, including the involvement of youth groups from the UK.
Robert Mulhall, Head of Retail, Corporate and Business Banking at AIB said that the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show are real symbols of the significant contribution that the family farm makes to the economy and society in Ireland.
“AIB is delighted to continue its association with the Show, which is one of the premier events in the agri livestock calendar, and Ireland’s largest one day agricultural event.”