TYDAVNET SHOW TO BLOOM ONCE MORE ON SATURDAY

Like a hardy annual, the celebration of Co Monaghan rural community life that is Tydavnet Show will reach full bloom for the 71st time at the Drumshevera showgrounds in Scotstown this Saturday, August 17. The final stage of preparations for the event, which has resumed its place at the forefront of the north-east’s summer show circuit since returning from its Covid-imposed hiatus a couple of years ago, were well underway as we went to Press.

Organisers were reporting a high number of entries across the range of dairy and beef cattle, sheep and equestrian classes where exacting competitive standards are set to reign. The level of competition will be no less intense in the galaxy of agricultural produce and home industry classes that will also fall under the determination of the expert judges on Saturday.

While competition forms part of the lifeblood of the event, it is the wide range of side attractions and entertainments that lend Tydavnet Show its unique appeal . This year’s programme is particularly diverse and compelling. The tradition of the dancing deck remains strong in Tydavnet, and this location will be the focus on Saturday for a jiving competition and live music from James Rose and Rainbow.

Other traditional features will also be firmly in situ. A marquee will house a panoply of trade and heritage stands; the prowess of Killylough tug-of-war team will be on show; and best dressed ladies and gents, bonny babies, proud pets and sprightly grandparents will parade in a bid for prizes. This year ’s show is distinguished by the hosting of the finals of the All-Ireland Photography Championship, sponsored by Breffni Landscapes. Admis ion fees to the show, which will be accepted in cash only, are €15 for adults and €10 for students. U-12s can enjoy for free. A free shuttle bus will leave for the showgrounds from the back of the…