CAPPAMORE Show committee could have done with local firefighters to hose them down on the morning of last year's event as they were covered in mud. After torrential rainfall on the eve of the show, the committee made a touch and go decision at dawn to press ahead. The day turned out fine and their hard work getting the grounds ready was rewarded.
Organisers of the fun day for all the family called on firefighters to help them launch this year's show and they hope it will be the only showers this Saturday, August 17! The weather forecast for the weekend is very positive with Met Eireann saying “a good amount of dry weather with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high teens generally”. Everything is now in place for the 68th Cappamore Show which takes place in Ballyvoreen on land owned by show secretary, John Hassett. READ MORE: Community at the core of Cappmore show which marks 70 years The buzz is building in the village as beautiful and historic cups and trophies, as well as colourful rosettes, are displayed in pubs and shop windows.
There will be something for everybody on Saturday - the very best of cattle, horses, ponies, horticulture, arts, crafts, baking, an array of children’s entertainments, food, cookery demonstrations, business stands, live music, dancing, bonny baby and lots more awaits attendees. The Green Village, in association with St Ailbe’s Credit Union, returns after attracting great interest in 2023. As last year proved, the show must go on an.