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Pictured at the launch at the new Showgrounds in Ballymacthomas, Tralee, were committee members Markie Tarrant , John Brosnan , Eileen Collins , Connie O’Connor James Tarrant , Michael Costello , Jeremiah O’Connor , Catherine Horan , Jason Brick and Niall Ó Loingsigh. Photo by Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
AFTER a three year break, The Kingdom County Fair is back and at a new location in Ballymacthomas just outside Tralee.
The Show takes place on Sunday, May 8 and it promises to be a fun filled day for all the family. The grounds will be open from 9am with the official opening by Norma Foley T.D. Minister for Education, following a parade to the new showgrounds.
Guests on the day will include Seán Kelly MEP for Ireland South, Kerry Rose, Sally Ann Leahy,
Children’s entertainment will include the Little Rose Buds, Fanzini Productions and more.
The Fair will provide a platform for local businesses to display their goods to the public and for the promotion of local culture including music, dance, home crafts, horticulture.
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It will also host a wide range of classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and a dog show, amongst the numerous activities on the day. Approximately €30,000 is paid out in prize money across the wide range of classes on the day.
The show also enjoys the full support of Tralee Chamber Alliance and the local branches of Macra Na Feirme. Each year the show offers a charity an exclusive fundraising opportunity at the show.
Pictured at the launch at the new Showgrounds in Ballymacthomas, Tralee this week were committee members Markie Tarrant , J Eileen Collins and Catherine Horan. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
This year’s chosen charity is the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. This year as a gesture of friendship and solidarity the organisers are inviting the Ukrainian families who are currently staying in the nearby Earl of Desmond Hotel to come and enjoy the show as their guests.
Speaking at the Launch, James Tarrant Chairman said; “It’s great to be back, we believe that our new showground is a wonderful facility. I would like to thank all our hard-working committee, our sponsors, particularly our main sponsors Horse Sport Ireland, Lee Strand and Kerry Group, our exhibitors and the numerous people that make it such a special day.”
Pictured at the launch at the new Showgrounds in Ballymacthomas, Tralee this week were Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach an Bhardasaigh Oileán Chiarraí agus Corca Dhuibhne , committee members and groups taking part at the show . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Pictured at the launch at the new Showgrounds in Ballymacthomas, Tralee this week were riders , Emma Tarrant, Cameron Kelly and Jamie Tarrant taking part at the show . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
