Seven agricultural shows in Donegal to share almost €60,000

Seven agricultural shows in Donegal have received funding totalling €59,400.

The funding is part of an overall package of €1,046,400 announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary.

The events being supported in Donegal are the Ardara, Ballyshannon, Clonmany, Finn Valley, Glencolmcille, Inishowen and Meenacross Shows.

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€59,400 allocated for Donegal agricultural shows

Seven agricultural shows in Donegal have received funding totalling €59,400.

The funding is part of an overall package of €1,046,400 announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary.

The breakdown of the Donegal allocation is as follows:

Ardara Show (Sat August 4^th) €8,400.

Ballyshannon Agricultural Show (Sun August 16^th) €8,400.

Clonmany Agricultural Show (Tue August 4^th – Wed August 5^th) €10,700.

Finn Valley Show (Sat June 27^th) €8,400.

Glencolmcille Agricultural Show (Sun August 2^nd – Mon August 3^rd) €8,400.

Inishowen Agricultural Show (Sat July 18^th) €8,400.

Meenacross Show (Mon August 3^rd) €6,700.

Welcoming the allocations for local shows, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, said: “This support will be administered through the Irish Shows Association and demonstrates the government’s continued support for rural Ireland.”

“Donegal has a long tradition of quality agricultural shows that have evolved over the years. The shows throughout the various parts of our county serve as shop windows for local producers and the agri-food sector and are also a timely boost to economies of the host towns and villages,” the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy added.

“Our agricultural shows are also important platforms for the showcasing of the latest advancements in agricultural technology. The allocations to the seven Donegal agricultural shows that will take place between June and September will assist the organisers with operational costs. The shows give communities an opportunity to come together and celebrate local life,” the Donegal Minister of State said.