Something for everyone at Mullingar Show

 "We’re looking forward to another good year for Mullingar Show," says PRO, Paddy Donnelly.

Taking place this Sunday, July 8, at Culleen, Mullingar, "it’s the first year in a number of years that we’re not running on the same date as Streete and it should help both that they’re not clashing.

"We couldn’t move from our date as we’re tied in with the Irish Shows Association but Streete moved date, and that should help both shows," he explains.

"We have a lot of entries coming in for the various sections, as well as the indoor classes for cookery, horticulture, flowers, farm produce, garden produce and more"

Entertainment

At 2pm, Mairead Lavery of the Farmer’s Journal will officially open the show, and the Dog Show starts at 2pm.

Gerry Guthrie and Band will be performing for the jiving competitions from 3pm, while the Celtic Blondes will perform step dancing at 2.30pm.

There will be a working guide dog display by Broadmeadows Gun Club from 2.30pm, and an exhibition of the Westmeath Hounds with Mark Ollard.

The sheep shearing competitions begins at 2pm, and Macra Na Feirme will be running events all day.

A Cowboy Roadshow runs at noon, 1.45pm and 2.30pm.

A fashion show organised by Norah Murtagh of Clara Ellen Boutique starts at 2.30pm and the Westmeath Rose, Leanne Quinn, will help with judging the Best Dressed Lady and Gent competition (winners announced at 4.30pm). Sponsoring the Fashion Show are Tatters, Pamela Scott, Clara Ellen, Oscars Restaurant, Market Point Pharmacy, Galvin for Men and Wilfs.

There’s even a free competition! If you pick the overall champion and reserve in the cattle section, you could be in with the chance of winning €100. The second prize is €50 and you will find the entry form at the back of the show catalogue.