Dublins Only Agricultural Show

Posted on: 09/08/2013

Flavours of Fingal County Show 2013 �

DUBLIN�S ONLY AGRICULTURAL SHOW RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR

Livestock Competition Now Open for Entries, with Judging in Breeding Classes of Cattle, Sheep and Poultry

Dublin, Thursday July 25th, 2013; Flavours of Fingal County Show 2013, a unique agricultural and family event taking place in Donabate, Co. Dublin this September, has officially launched its annual livestock competitions today. Competitors are encouraged to submit their entries by August 30th 2013.

The Flavours of Fingal County Show is the first event of its kind in Dublin and promises to be an un-missable experience celebrating Irish breeding and locally produced food from renowned Irish producers.

The two day event takes place at Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, Co. Dublin on Saturday the 14th September and Sunday the 15th of September. The Flavours of Fingal County Show promotes and showcases all breeds and disciplines of livestock. The cattle breeding competitions will this year welcome Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Belgian Blue, Limousin, Shorthorn, Holstein Fresian and will also include a commercial cattle section.

For the sheep competition, judges will consider livestock from the Suffolk, Vendeen, Texan, Charolais, Jacob and Belclare breeds. A selection of poultry classes will also feature at this year�s event.

The Flavours of Fingal County Show 2013 is a two day family event catering to the rich agricultural and horticultural heritage of the Fingal area. As well as livestock competitions and agricultural displays, food enthusiasts will be spoilt with an extensive food village offering samples from local producers including fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and coffees. Country Crest, Keelings, Keoghsare amongst the top food producers exhibiting at the event.

Peter Counihan, Fingal Farmers said, �We are very much looking forward to even a bigger and better competition element to the Flavours of Fingal County Show this year. The standard of entries last year was very high leaving us with high expectations for the competitors at this year�s county show. With only a month way to the final deadline for entries, we encourage everyone to get their entries in as soon as they can to guarantee their spot at what promises to be a highly competitive show.�

According to William Smyth, the overall winner of the cattle breeding competition at last year�s event; �'The Flavours of Fingal County Show was well organised and well attended. The event is an ideal day out in what is a stunning setting. We truly enjoyed the day and hope to see everyone again this year�.

To enter your livestock to The Flavours of Fingal County Show 2013, email applications to marketing@fingaltourism.ie or download an entry form online here: http://bit.ly/19820Km

Further information online at : http://www.flavoursoffingal.ie/

All entries must be submitted by August 30th 2013. For more information, visit www.flavoursoffingal.ie . The Flavours of Fingal Show is brought to you by Fingal County Council, Fingal Farmers, Fingal Tourism, and Newbridge House and Farm.

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