Homecoming 2013
The number of people coming home for the Iverk Show 2013 is increasing. We are aware of a number of families from the Barony who have loved ones returning for the Iverk Show Homecoming. We want to hear of more so please let us know if some of your family are coming home. ‘The Iverk Show Homecoming’is our way of doing ‘our bit’ for our country.
The Gathering Ireland 2013 is a Government initiative to increase the number of tourist coming into the country in 2013 and is being promoted through Bord Failte. We want everyone who is connected to the Iverk show in any way to invite family and friends to come home for the 2013 show. As well as the ‘Iverk Generation’ game we want to know who are the most recent and the oldest emigrant. We will have a special ‘Historical Centre’ displaying old photographs and memorabilia. If you have any let us know. There are now about 12 weeks left before the Iverk Show on the 24th August. Plans for this year’s event are well on the way and the prize schedule will be available shortly. There will be a couple of new and exciting classes this year.
The Irish Angus Championship for calves born from 1st September to the 31st December 2012 will be the richest cattle class in Europe with a prize fund of €11,000. The Agility Dog competition is also a first for Iverk. This is a fun event and is open to all dogs – big or small, old or young from family pets to working dogs. We want everyone to give it a try and have fun. So if you have not yet invited your family or friends home we encourage you do so immediately.
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
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The Iverk show, The oldest show in Ireland, is a one day traditional yet modern, Agricultural show attracting up to 15,000 people annually from all over the country. Now in its 187th year the Iverk show is a family / community based event hosting All Ireland championship finals and qualifiers for other finals. There are local classes for horses, sheep, crafts, cattle, flowers, poultry, dogs, fruit, cakes, vegetables, farm produce, arts, jams and honey. There are classes are for adults and children with special sections for primary and secondary schools. There is a competition for the ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ and a bonny baby competition as well as a fashion show. A display of vintage cars, tractors and machinery with working demonstrations is one of the highlights.
The100 trade stands from large outdoor exhibits to small indoor industries. A food hall encourages local and national food producers. A garden and entertainment section has been developed in the past couple of years. The show has a total prize fund of almost €30,000.
Up to 1,500 people will be invited with at least 500 expected to attend. Three shows in the UK will be invited to reciprocate Iverk visits to them. Many have left the area down through the years and all are invited back. Some left over 50 years ago and have never returned. We are looking for the oldest and the most recent emigrant to return for the homecoming.
The show will be supported by three days of events, activities and visits to local places of interest.
So come home and enjoy the craic!
