169th Annual Moate Show nears

Moate Show Society will host its 169th annual show on Saturday, August 22, in its new venue beside Browne's filling station on the old Dublin Road in Moate. This new location will allow easy access for all traffic to the show, with no need to go through the town. The show can be accessed by taking exit 6 off the M6 motorway and taking the Moate Road from the roundabout, the entrance is on the old N6 road. This year there is a great interest in the show with a large number of entries in many of the classes including poultry, sheep, cattle, horses and arts and crafts. The highlight of the show is the three all Ireland Finals where the entrants have qualified from shows held throughout the country. These are the Filly Foal final sponsored by A. Browne Oil, Texaco Station, Moate; the Chocolate Cook of the year Final sponsored by Moate Show and the All Ireland Cocker Spaniel Championship, sponsored by McGrath Dog food. The show will also be hosting ten qualifiers for all Ireland finals to be held at other shows throughout the country. In show jumping the highlight should be the High Wall (Puissance) winner takes all sponsored by Liam Porter MVB, MRCVS and Miley Dunning. This spectacular event is popular with both young and old and is sure to draw a big audience. The dog show is another highlight which always draws a large audience. This year, in addition to the many competition classes there are other attractions including many novelty animals and attractions for children. There will be a free shuttle bus running from the town to the show every half an hour starting at 12 noon and running until 6 pm. This bus will stop at the Gap House, The Grand Hotel and Bart O'Connor's Shop and will then continue to the new show grounds. This service will also shuttle passengers back into the town every half hour between 12 noon and 6 pm. Entries can still be returned to the show secretary Angela Jordan, Windmill Road, Moate. Contact by email joseph1@esatclear.ie or by phone 09064 81318. The show committee would like to thank all the sponsors for their continued support especially in the difficult times we are now encountering, without this sponsorship it would not be possible for the show to take place. Come along and enjoy a great family day out on Saturday next August 22. It's guaranteed to be a very enjoyable day out for young and old alike.