Agri shows

farmerjj

Was looking for a thread on about summer shows but could not find one,so my question would be what would be the best agri show left to go this summer,I was at Charleville show few weeks back which was great but what other shows are left,that would be worth going to?

Sam Kade

Limerick it's on in August
http://http://www.limerickshow.com

rangler1

farmerjj wrote: »

Was looking for a thread on about summer shows but could not find one,so my question would be what would be the best agri show left to go this summer,I was at Charleville show few weeks back which was great but what other shows are left,that would be worth going to?

Tullamore and Tinahely are probably the biggest that's left, Tullamore is usually the second sunday in August and Tinahely on August bank holiday Monday,
both way bigger than Charleville

Willfarman

Tinahely is a great show. Going to tullamore this year for the first time.

rangler1

Willfarman wrote: »

Tinahely is a great show. Going to tullamore this year for the first time.

+1
I brought three ram lambs to Tinahely show last year and sold them on the day

Willfarman

rangler1 wrote: »

+1
I brought three ram lambs to Tinahely show last year and sold them on the day

Pure or crossbreed? Not may vendeen breeders in the south east region.

Sam Kade

rangler1 wrote: »

+1
I brought three ram lambs to Tinahely show last year and sold them on the day

Where's tinahely?

rangler1

Sam Kade wrote: »

Where's tinahely?

Wicklow

rangler1

Willfarman wrote: »

Pure or crossbreed? Not may vendeen breeders in the south east region.

Pure
I think I delivered one across the border into wexford that evening
Don't think there's any breeders in Wexford

Willfarman

rangler1 wrote: »

Pure
I think I delivered one across the border into wexford that evening
Don't think there's any breeders in Wexford

Non in wexford and I only know of one breeder in Wicklow. They never took off in these parts for some reason.

farmersfriend

Always enjoy tullow show in Aug,

lakill Farm

ploughing:rolleyes:

off to oldcastle tomorrow. small show but only 5 minutes up the road

td5man

lakill Farm wrote: »

ploughing:rolleyes:

off to oldcastle tomorrow. small show but only 5 minutes up the road

I knew there was a reason I wasn't going.

sea12

farmersfriend wrote: »

Always enjoy tullow show in Aug,

Yep always enjoy tullamore aswell. More of a farmers show than the ploughing I feel.

Lambofdave

sea12 wrote: »

Yep always enjoy tullamore aswell. More of a farmers show than the ploughing I feel.

The ploughing has lost its way a long time ago, its totally a money making racket and and an event for the masses to attend then the farming community.
I wish some of the machinery companies would spend the money they waste on the ploughing stand on putting on working demos

Bellview

sea12 wrote: »

Yep always enjoy tullamore aswell. More of a farmers show than the ploughing I feel.

Tullamore current site is poor when compared with charleville estate as not easy to see some of displays due to hills and hollows. The two wet years resulted in the move to a drier but site with poor access

Farrell

Thought of going to the Arva show this year (been a long time since I was at it).
I saw a poster saying Sunday 3rd August, but I'd swear a few week ago it said 27th July, & friend told he saw it on the website as 27th July.
Does anyone know when it is on?

razor8

This Sunday coming

Farrell

razor8 wrote: »

This Sunday coming

Thanks, hopefully a good day, if too good bundoran

lakill Farm

Bellview wrote: »

Tullamore current site is poor when compared with charleville estate as not easy to see some of displays due to hills and hollows. The two wet years resulted in the move to a drier but site with poor access

I believe some of the hills and hollows in the lifestock field have been levelled this year. Thats from a lad who supplys directly to the land owner. Not sure above exhibition field . Will know the 9th i guess

ganmo

Hearing that too!!

So we can ring ppl and ask can ya see me? And be wavin like a lunatic

john8984

Tullamore is the biggest and best show in the country for machinery etc. and huge amounts of livestock of all breeds on display.
Get there early as it takes hours to go through the full show.

Reggie.

john8984 wrote: »

Tullamore is the biggest and best show in the country for machinery etc. and huge amounts of livestock of all breeds on display.
Get there early as it takes hours to go through the full show.

In a way I find it better than the ploughing

farmerjj

john8984 wrote: »

Tullamore is the biggest and best show in the country for machinery etc. and huge amounts of livestock of all breeds on display.
Get there early as it takes hours to go through the full show.

Is there much problems with traffic normally?

tanko

farmerjj wrote: »

Is there much problems with traffic normally?

Haven't bee there for a few years, hoping to make it this year. Never had any trouble with traffic. I think it's far better than the ploughing from a livestock point of view. There's too much crap at the ploughing that have nothing to do with farming, hopefully tullamore won't go that way too.

Reggie.

farmerjj wrote: »

Is there much problems with traffic normally?

Not really. They have it well planned out from the list few years. Just don't leave it too late to go as the traffic can be heavy at peak time.

moy83

Reggie. wrote: »

In a way I find it better than the ploughing

I went last year for the first time and liked it alot more than the ploughing . Traffic was minimal and well signposted too

Reggie.

moy83 wrote: »

I went last year for the first time and liked it alot more than the ploughing . Traffic was minimal and well signposted too

I might say hello to ya this year if ya go

moy83

Reggie. wrote: »

I might say hello to ya this year if ya go

Sound , will ya mind the kids for an hour aswell to give me a bit of peace to be looking at the cattle without them ?

Reggie.

moy83 wrote: »

Sound , will ya mind the kids for an hour aswell to give me a bit of peace to be looking at the cattle without them ?

I'll give ya the keys to one of the landinis on the stand and you can lock them into the cab

Reggie.

moy83 wrote: »

Sound , will ya mind the kids for an hour aswell to give me a bit of peace to be looking at the cattle without them ?

I'll give ya the keys to one of the landinis on the stand and you can lock them into the cab

moy83

Reggie. wrote: »

I'll give ya the keys to one of the landinis on the stand and you can lock them into the cab

Wouldn't have to lock them at all they would be happy out in there

visatorro

Did mods ever come back with an answer about having a boards stand at the ploughing?

Reggie.

visatorro wrote: »

Did mods ever come back with an answer about having a boards stand at the ploughing?

Don't think so

nhg

Think we'll all have to wear a t-shirt with our boards name printed on it:D

frazzledhome

nhg wrote: »

Think we'll all have to wear a t-shirt with our boards name printed on it:D

I have a Baseball cap with it on it, that's how I got my name

frazzledhome

Reggie. wrote: »

I'll give ya the keys to one of the landinis on the stand and you can lock them into the cab

Landini, no self respecting human would get into one

Greengrass1

frazzledhome wrote: »

Landini, no self respecting human would get into one

Sound

Reggie.

frazzledhome wrote: »

Landini, no self respecting human would get into one

I was using it as a creche

Muckit

Was at a show outside limerick today. Stumbled into the craft and home produce tent. Twas like something out of fr. Ted.

The best head of cabbage category had entries ate with slugs. There was a category for 'the best painted stone' and the'best arrangement of leaves on a biscuit tin lid.' Like wtf!!!!!

Reggie.

Muckit wrote: »

Was at a show outside limerick today. Stumbled into the craft and home produce tent. Twas like something out of fr. Ted.

The best head of cabbage category had entries ate with slugs. There was a category for 'the best painted stone' and the'best arrangement of leaves on a biscuit tin lid.' Like wtf!!!!!

Jaysus

frazzledhome

Muckit wrote: »

Was at a show outside limerick today. Stumbled into the craft and home produce tent. Twas like something out of fr. Ted.

The best head of cabbage category had entries ate with slugs. There was a category for 'the best painted stone' and the'best arrangement of leaves on a biscuit tin lid.' Like wtf!!!!!

You're pullin our chain

Muckit

I wish I was!! After l stopped laughing l reached to my pocket for phone to take pics but had left it charging in car.

Reggie.

Muckit wrote: »

I wish I was!! After l stopped laughing l reached to my pocket for phone to take pics but had left it charging in car.

Poor preparation there Muckit

whelan2

Muckit wrote: »

Was at a show outside limerick today. Stumbled into the craft and home produce tent. Twas like something out of fr. Ted.

The best head of cabbage category had entries ate with slugs. There was a category for 'the best painted stone' and the'best arrangement of leaves on a biscuit tin lid.' Like wtf!!!!!

was at one a few years ago and there was an entry in the best wild flower arrangement of a bunch of ragworth:D

lakill Farm

visatorro wrote: »

Did mods ever come back with an answer about having a boards stand at the ploughing?

I had offered a small area at both the NPA and tullamore but was shot down :rolleyes:

Reilig when he was the boss had asked Boards for a stand at NPA

It works out at close to €200 linear meter at the ploughing
Tullamore is already closed

Reggie.

lakill Farm wrote: »

I had offered a small area at both the NPA and tullamore but was shot down :rolleyes:

Reilig when he was the boss had asked Boards for a stand at NPA

It works out at close to €200 linear meter at the ploughing
Tullamore is already closed

Ah well still use ya

lakill Farm

Reggie. wrote: »

Ah well still use ya

I couldn't get rid of you the last time ffs :rolleyes:

Reggie.

lakill Farm wrote: »

I couldn't get rid of you the last time ffs :rolleyes:

Ah I got ya enough business sure that balanced it out

Willfarman

Muckit wrote: »

Was at a show outside limerick today. Stumbled into the craft and home produce tent. Twas like something out of fr. Ted.

The best head of cabbage category had entries ate with slugs. There was a category for 'the best painted stone' and the'best arrangement of leaves on a biscuit tin lid.' Like wtf!!!!!

The slugs only eat the tastiest cabbage.. Everyone knows that!

lakill Farm

Muckit wrote: »

Was at a show outside limerick today. Stumbled into the craft and home produce tent. Twas like something out of fr. Ted.

The best head of cabbage category had entries ate with slugs. There was a category for 'the best painted stone' and the'best arrangement of leaves on a biscuit tin lid.' Like wtf!!!!!

was there a "lovely girl" contest in another tent :cool: