Enjoy a special family day out at the Clonmel Show

AT 9AM on Sunday, July 2 the Clonmel Show will open its gates in Powerstown Park with the judging of Horse and Pony classes along with the start of 21 show jumping competitions.

For members of the public, the show really swings into action at around midday and the early-arrivals will get the best spots in the car parks.

There's FREE admission for children under 12 a family ticket costing €30 will get mum, dads and the rest of the family into the show – there are special concessions available for granddads and grannies and for students.

Individual adults will be charged €15 at the turnstiles but tickets may be bought online in advance at a discounted rate.

The carnival amusements are free for the kiddies and they can always get a second or third or forth go throughout the day.

Children may also come up close to and meet some small farm animals and a puppet show will play throughout the afternoon in the Food Village, where a great choice of foods will be available at reasonable prices.

There is also the facility to sit at a picnic table under canvas where you can eat your food and listen to Gina and the Champions as they provide lovely lively music and song in a secure family setting.

The pet show will be judged around 3.30pm with every child who shows their pet getting a prize. Special prizes will be awarded to the best pet, cuddliest friendliest and most strange pet to mention but a few of the categories.

The 44th running of Clonmel Show’s Unique Donkey Derby will take place at around 5.15pm. Ten jockeys and their asses in each heat with the top five in each heat qualifying for the much anticipated final. Star Fuels sponsors the Derby.

In the past nuns, TDs and senators, newspaper editors, a Rose of Tralee and Miley from Glenroe have all ridden in this race.

Derby (Irish and English), Gold Cup and Grand National-winning jockeys have also all ridden in this unique Derby at Clonmel Agricultural Show.

There will be something for everybody young and old at this year's show including cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and Alpacas.

There will be flowers, vegetables, home cooking and crafts along with art competitions for the connoiseur and there will be special prizes for the best dressed ladies at the show along with hundreds of trade stands selling food, clothes, fresh fruit, ice creams and drinks – everything from a needle to combined harvester.

Sunday, July 2 is a day not to be missed and for all to come along and to have a special family day out at the Clonmel Show.

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