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Last Updated: 28 June 2011 - 2:48 pm
Click the link below to watch the coverage of the show by Kildare TV.
Another Great Show!
Last Updated: 22 June 2011 - 2:49 pm
Its all over for another year!
A great day was had by all on Sunday and thank you to all who supported the show. Have a look at the photos in our gallery for a taste of the day!
Defence Forces Display
Last Updated: 17 June 2011 - 12:20 pm
We are delighted to announce that we will have a huge Defence Forces display this year!
Heres what you can expect to see on the day!
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1x Landsverk Armoured Vehicle (Vintage)
1x Mowag Armoured personnel Carrier
1x CRV (Close Recce Vehicle)
1x MRV (Medium Recce Vehicle)
1x LTAV (Light tactical armoured Vehicle)
1x Ambulance
1x EOD Vehicle (explosive ordnance Disposal)
1x Hobo (robot)
1x Gator (Buggy)
1x MP Nissan patrol & 1 X MP Outrider bike
1x Scania 6x6(lg Troop carrying vehicle)
Weapons on Display
1 x 105mm Artillery Gun
1 x 120mm Artillery Mortar
1x 60mm Mortar
1x Infantry Rifle, 1x GPMG (Machine Gun), 1x HMG (Heavy Machine
Gun)
Front Page News! Kildare Nationalist
Last Updated: 22 June 2011 - 11:30 am
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OUT IN FORCE!
By Noel O’Driscoll
KILDARE County Show was once again blessed with wonderful weather as those who came along to the Showgrounds in Athy basked in a carnival atmosphere. Entry to the show was just €5 for adults and free for children and this – along with the good weather – ensured that the event was enjoyed by many.
The show had a very distinctly French theme with 28 visitors from Athy’s twin town Grandvilliers in attendance at the show. There was also a French tourism stand which had French produce for the locals to sample.
The show parade was led by a Harley Davidson and the Athy town crier Martin Chanders, who was closely followed by Churchtown pipe band. The 2011 Rose of Tralee Clare Kambamettu was centre stage in an army tank, followed by the 2011 Kildare Rose Claire Walsh and Ms Grandvilliers Marion Soulabail, who were transported in a vintage car.
The army was out in force and there was also a large display of Kildare Fire Service cutting equipment in association with the Kildare County Council Road safety office. Ben Woodhouse of Athy Fire Service and the Kildare County Council road safety officer Declan Keogh talked through a fire service exercise which showed how a casualty would be cut from a car in the event of an accident.
On a different planet entirely were the Star Wars characters from the ‘Emerald Garrison’ Club, who were joined by members of Aontas Ogra Athy dressed as Jedi Knights.
The day also featured archery and fishing for the children, as well as a Guinness world record attempt in the training of people in first aid.
Kildare County Show president Brian Ashmore said: “The show went very well, helped by the great weather. The gates might have been down slightly, but not by much. Planning will begin shortly for next year’s event and it’s a very positive sign that many of our exhibitors have already expressed an interest in coming back next year.”
Trade Stands.
Last Updated: 15 June 2011 - 2:13 pm
Would you like to promote your business with us on the 19th of June??
Indoor and Outdoor Trade Stands are still available at very competitive prices.
For more details contact Teresa on 087/7436028
Kildare.tv Videos
Last Updated: 26 July 2010 - 10:45 am
During the 2010 Kildare County Show, Kildare.tv filmed some online videos.
