At the Arva Agricultural Show Society launch night, held in Hughie's Bar, Arva, on Friday, June 24 were: Back (from left): Paul Dobson, Simon Johnston, Barney Cully, David Doyle, Brían Cully (Secretary) and Jim Finnegan;front, Hugh Joe Lynch, Michael Denning (treasurer), Eileen Cully, Paddy Joe Br

Arva looks ahead to 59th Agricultural Show

There was a good turnout for Friday’s official launch in Hughie Brady’s Lounge of Arva Agricultural Show Society.
Everyone is anxious that this year’s show - which is the 59th annual show - will be a huge success. The event has been scheduled for on Sunday, July 24 on the Show Grounds by kind permission of its owner Philomena Fyfe. It boasts 18 qualifiers and over 300 classes from horses, cattle to home industries, farm and garden, dog show and a prize fund of a whopping €13,000 up for grabs.
The committee hope to see a large number of entries this year in Vegetable and Baking Sections with more and more people growing and baking their own. While it is a great opportunity to see award winning livestock, there is also an abundance of baking, flowers and vegetables on show.
To ensure there’s fun for all the family there will also be a free bouncing castle and many trade stands.
In recent years the entries for the photography section and the dog show, and poultry section have all grown immensely. Entries will be taken at the dog ring for the dog show on the day. The ‘Bonny Baby’ competition and the Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gent are entered in good spirit on the day.
This year also marks the return of the Irish Tug O’ War Championship Finals. Come along to see clubs from all over Ireland pull competitively against each other for national prizes. Over six different weight classes will compete on the day.
On Show night the ever-popular Show Dance will be held in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, with music by Louisianna country singer Robert Mizzell.
Entry Forms can be found on www.arvashow.com and posted to: Arva Show Secretary, Arva, Co. Cavan OR alternatively you can e-mail it to secretary@arvashow.com
Closing date for entries is Tuesday, July 19. Enquiries regarding the show can be made to secretary Brían Cully 089 445 4442 (after 2pm).