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Last Updated: 22 June 2011 - 11:30 am

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.”

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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

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Kildare.tv Videos

Last Updated: 26 July 2010 - 10:45 am

During the 2010 Kildare County Show, Kildare.tv filmed some online videos. 

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Star Wars Invasion

Last Updated: 3 June 2010 - 4:34 pm

We at Kildare County Show are delighted to announce that members of the “Emerald Garrison” club of Star Wars enthusiasts, will be attending our show for the delight of children of all ages (prizes will be awarded to the best dressed “Jedi”)
Based in both Northern and the Republic of Ireland, their professionalism and dedication to costuming has brought them to some of the largest events throughout the UK and Ireland, including Invasion Belfast, Invasion Dublin, Toys 4 Big Boys and the Download music festival and now they are coming to Athy on June 20th.
As a mark of their popularity, in 2008 they organised the Invasion Belfast event where 13,800 people descended the Odyssey in Belfast to see the Knights of the Empire costume group invade Northern Ireland.

www.irelandgarrison.com

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2010 Kildare County Show Schedule

Last Updated: 24 May 2010 - 12:39 pm

Schedule 2010

This year a prize fund of almost €2000 is up for grabs in our Flower, Crafts and Home Produce section of the show. There are both junior and senior classes which include the old reliables such as Pot of Raspberry Jam to the new “Shrek’s Garden”, a display in the junior class of the Flower section.
If you would like a copy of the schedule it is available from the Show office, 10 Leinster Street, Athy or you can download it here on our website.

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