Homecoming 2013
The Iverk Show Homecoming
Is there a four or even five generation family locally? We want to know so as we can reward them at Iverk 2013. Please do let us know especially if some are coming home from abroad.
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
Download The Homecoming Supporting Proramme
The ‘Iverk Show Homecoming’ was officially launched at the show’s AGM last week as a Gathering Ireland 2013 project. The show aims to bring home from abroad family members who left the Barony down through the years.
A great programme of activities is being planned for the show which will be held on the Saturday the 24th August. There will be a meeting point where old friendships can be renewed.
There will be a historical exhibition of features, photographs and memorabilia. If you have anything of interest please contact the committee.
There will be a ‘Generation Game’. We are looking for someone who emigrated up to 50 or more years ago and also the most recent emigrant. We are looking for the largest family group and a four or even five generation family both of which must have at least one returned emigrant.
There will be a section for ‘Made Locally’ businesses, an ‘Iverk’s Got Talent’ competition and a Unique show jumping event. As well as the show we will produce a list of other attractions in the area that you can visit before or after the show.
All members of the committee and the community are encouraged to invite family and friends from abroad to return home for a special show in 2013.
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Thursday, 17 January 2013
