Boyle Summer Show 2024 promises fun for all
Children enjoying the ducks at Boyle Summer Show last year. Pic. Sean O'Dowd
The 15th annual Boyle Summer Show will take place on Sunday, August 11th at The Warren, Abbeytown, Boyle from 12 noon to 5 p.m. (Eircode is F52TA4).
The hardworking show committee has been very busy organising a wonderful day out for the entire community.
The show’s schedule will be like recent years with some new additions.
The very popular Fuinseog wooden games as well as Konor Halpin’s Juggling, Plate Spinning and Diablo will be back again.
The committee looks forward to welcoming Declan Diver with his model machinery, as well as James Prenty with his dogs and ducks. Sabrina will be on site to give her best advice about dog training.
“We look forward to welcoming Roscommon SPCA, who do wonderful work for animals throughout our county. Joe will also be on site with his fun photo booth, creating great memories of the day,” said a committee spokesperson.
There are numerous categories to enter in the marquee – vegetables, horticulture, baking, photography, arts and crafts. “We will also on the lookout for the best six sods of black or brown turf and don’t forget to bring along your longest sod as it may even win you a prize. Entries can be dropped off between 9.30 a.m. and 11.45 a.m. on the morning of the show,” added the spokesperson.
“We’re not forgetting our junior members who can also enter many competitions and win rosettes as well as monetary prizes. We welcome little elves, fairies and pixies along and the best dressed will win a prize. We’ll be on the lookout for the best dressed adult, most glamorous granny or gorgeous grandad and the person with the funkiest pair of footwear. Could you be the fastest turf footer in Boyle - well go on give it a go and you’ll find out.
“Our very popular dog show will once again take place with 21 categories to choose from. The competition will be held under canvas so whatever the weather is like, it won’t be an issue. We are very grateful to Stewart’s Oil and GAIN dog foods for their sponsorship and support for the dog show.
“Music will be provided on the day by two well-known and popular music providers – Rory Mc Donnell and DJ Stan Walsh. First Aid will be provided by the Order of Malta and our many stewards will be on hand to help with parking and Health and Safety assistance, so please follow their advice. Parking will be available locally.
“The committee is very grateful to Minister Heather Humphreys and The Department of Rural and Community Development for their financial assistance, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the ISA (Irish Shows Association) and to everyone who sponsors the show. Offers of help and support are always gratefully accepted and appreciated,” said the spokesperson.
Adults €10 each and children up to the age of 12 go free. The catalogue t is available from Una Bhan shop and many other shops and businesses in town. The committee looks forward to welcoming everyone on the day and don’t forget to enter the competitions – give them a go – you may well go home with a prize and a rosette. Full details and updates on the Facebook page. Email boylehss@gmail.com. Enjoy the show at the Warren on August 11th.
