IrishNationalCountryFairs

With our new site at Borris House in Borris, Co. Carlow being much bigger, we have already significantly increased the show this year in terms of associations, attractions, have-a-go activities and traders. Set-up is under way and it is shaping up to be a great event. Keep posted on our website and facebook pages for regular updates: www.nationalcountryfair.ie and http://www.(!64.56:886/nationalcountryfair

All the best for the weekend Ian! Lurcher & Terrier area is looking great and I've no doubt you and the club will put on another super event at Moira over the 2 days! Can't wait to see the high jump in action, it's been away too long.

Our two show dates and venues for 2012 are: National Countrysports Fair - 26 & 27 May 2012 Moira Demesne Moira Co Down National Country Fair - 4 & 5 August 2012 Borris House Borris Co Carlow Further details of Lurcher, Terrier & Whippet events to follow.

More great pics Bluebell (from all angles)! We have had lots of comments back about the many different dogs seen at the show and this is what it is all about. Thanks for capturing some great images.

Thanks to the couple who have pm'd so far. I will be in touch and i do hope that we hear from the rest as they certainly have made plenty of defamtory comments that i hope can be discussed face-to-face but we'll see. As i have said I am happy to listen to your views on how things can be improved but I don't feel that you all have a concensus between yourselves as to what really constitutes the type of event you are looking for. I am seeing a common concensus with the price but as to the rest well maybe through discussions with some of you we will see a trend appear. Now if the issues are gen

michael i would like to have got to kevin em show but unforunately the pheasants for our shoot are arriving this weekend and this will rule out me being able to get to his show. what others are coming up that you think a lot of these lads and ladies will be attending?

Having just returned late last night from Ballinlough Castle, I am now just reading the feedback regarding the show. I have to say that I am somewhat surprised by the negativity in these comments since neither me personally, nor my co-director, were made aware of any of your issues on the day; in fact the feedback I received from your fellow competitors while over in the Lurcher & Terrier area was very positive. However, we thank you for pointing out your concerns and you can be assured that we will listen to what you have to say. I would now personally like to invite the following

As I have indicated in other posts, we have not requested this information from the organising club, we leave this up to them. The judges are not normally named prior to the show for obvious reasons, as is the case with many shows.

What extra fiver? This show was €15 last year and this year we have a lot more new attractions in addition to what was there last year. Therefore we are bringing even more value for money. For families we have children going FREE. There are also a number of children and animal charities being supported? Either we care enough about country sports to put a little bit of revenue their way or we don't. I know which boat we are on!

Mixer 123 Yes there is whippet racing on and it too is on Sunday 17th. Lurcher, terrier and whippet events start at 11am.

Michael that is your choice. We believe that €15 is value for money considering all the competitions, demonstrations, attractions and stands that will be at the show. Our price is also in line with most other large events with one exception, we do not charge for children as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

To answer a couple of queries, there will be dog agility on both days of the fair in their own dedicated arena and also we are having both ferret racing and showing. FREE programmes will be available on entry to the fair, showing the various arena and display times as well as site map.

With just two weeks to go now until the Ballinlough Castle Country Fair, we are all hoping for great weather and another great show. We have been working hard over the last year to bring further new attractions to the show and trust that you will enjoy and participate in as many aspects of this growing two day event as possible. Although only coming in to its third year, this show is already generating significant interest from all across Ireland and this can be seen in the new additions to the show this year. But first to some old favourites. LURCHERS, TERRIERS & WHIPPETS Sunday 1

Totally with you all in sport on this one!! Might not please everybody all of the time but if we can do our bit to protect country sports for the majority, most of the time, that will keep us doing what we do!

BALLINLOUGH CASTLE COUNTRY FAIR Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July 2011 Although only entering its 3rd year, the Ballinlough Castle Country Fair in Clonmellon, Co.Westmeath is already establishing itself as one of the 'must visit' events of the Irish country sporting calendar. Renouned for our warm atmosphere and family orientated activities, this is a show not to be missed. In addition to the main stay events including Gundog World, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Hunts, Horses & Hounds and top displays in our Main Arena, we have added a number of new attractions this year, details of whi