Athlone Agri-Show steps up plans for annual event in June
The Athlone Agri-Show has already commenced organising this year’s event which will be held on Sunday June 15 in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the Showgrounds on Michael O’Donohoe’s Farm, Garnafailagh, Athlone N37 V252.
A big musical attraction at this year’s show will be one of Ireland's biggest country stars Robert Mizzell & Country Kings.
The chairman and committee would welcome anyone interested in the Agri-Show activities to attend the next meeting in the Bounty Bar & Restaurant meeting rooms on Monday March 3 at 8 pm At a recent meeting of the Athlone Agri-Show the following Team Leaders were elected: Cattle: Michael O’Donohoe, Andy O’Donohoe, Patrick Hynes & Michael Flanagan; Horses: Melissa Glynn; Sheep: Padraig Higgins; Poultry: Oliver Flanagan; Dogs: Peter Devery; Cookery: David Fenton; Food Village /Photography/Arts & Crafts: Martin Monaghan; Trade Stands: John Henson, John McCann & Martin Monaghan; Hospitality: Mary & Pat Lennon; Entertainment/Children's Amusements: Jack Moran; Child Safety Officer: Martin Monaghan; Nurses: Bernadette & Fionuala Mee; Health & Safety: HB Safety Services; Animal Welfare Officers: Oliver Flanagan & Conor Donohoe; Electrician: Pearse Turner ISA Regional Co-ordinator: Angela Jordan; Showgrounds Director: David Fenton.