The Event

8.00am          Showgrounds open                                                                                          

9.00am         Home Industries Hall opens                                                                                     Virginia College Hall

10am-12        Live Charlie McGettigan Shannonside Northern Sound Radio      Judges Pavilion

10.30am       Young Stockperson Judging commences                                                       Cattle Rings

11.00am        Horse, Pony and Sheep Judging commences                                                Enclosure and Rings

11.00am        Cattle Judging commences                                                                                        Cattle Rings

12.00 noon Sheridans: Kids Workshop on Cheese                                                                 Virginia College Canteen

 1.30pm         Neven Maguire Demonstration                                                                              Virginia College Canteen

2.45 pm        Sheridans Raw Milk, Butter and Cheese                                                            Virginia College Canteen

2.30 pm        Presentation of  Supervalu ICA Guild of the Year.                                    Virginia College Hall

2.30pm         Bonny Baby, Little Miss Virginia, Farmer Boy,                                           Prefab

                            Little Mister Virginia

3.00 pm        Charlie McGettigan, live on the Gig Rig                                                           Gig Rig at College

3.00pm         Gunne Carnaross Mart Champion                                                                      Cattle Rings

3.00 pm        Liffey Meats Competitions                                                                                        Cattle Rings

4.00pm         Presentation of Ann Tully Perpetual Trophy to

                           Cavan Community Road show best presented exhibition                 Prefabs

3.30pm         Baileys Champion Cow Final                                                                                  Enclosure

3.50pm         Line Dancing Exhibition                                                                                           Gig Rig at College

4.00pm         Irish Music                                                                                                                          Gig Rig at College

3.30pm         Dog and Pet Competition                                                                                          Enclosure

Tickets from: 049-8547197 www.virginiashow.com; virginiashow@eircom.net

The 70th annual show will draw the crowds on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend with many new events, sights and sounds. On Saturday July 30, the town will explode with all the vibrancy, colours, sounds and smells of all the best that rural Ireland has to offer.

With 70 years of experience and history, Virginia Show invites exhibitors and visitors from the four corners of Ireland and beyond to come to the picturesque town of Virginia which will celebrate 400 years in existence next year. All are welcome to compete in any of the 450 classes in beef, dairy, sheep, horses, home produce, dogs and many more. Together with the attractions on the day for children and plenty to see for the slightly older, Virginia Show is a day not to be missed.

The Show itself is an important agricultural event attracting leading national competitions and exhibitors from the 32 counties. The Show takes place on its own scenic grounds along the shores of Lough Ramor. The Show retains its historic roots but keeps developing to incorporate the traditional rural farming enterprises with the modern lifestyle.

Highlights of the show include the following competitions:

All-Ireland Finals

• Baileys Champion €8000 Dairy Cow Competition

• Gunne Carnaross Mart All-Ireland €2000 Male/Female Weanling Champion

• Liffey Meats €2000 Champion Beef Bullock

• Glanbia Virginia €700 Friesian In-calf-Heifer

• McEvoys SuperValu ICA €500 Guild Skills of the Year

• Lakeland Dairy Champion of the Show

• Francie Brady Charolais Champion of the Show

• AW Ennis Interbreed Champion

• North-Eastern Club Charolais Junior Champion Final

• North-Eastern Club Simmental Junior Champion Final

• Fleetwood Pony games

Something for All the Family Including: Last year the Food and Craft Village alongside the Farmers Markets showcased local crafts and produce. Bring a bag so you can stock up on fresh, local, tasty produce until the next Farmers Market. McEvoy’s Supervalu, Virginia, are celebrating 100 years of business in Virginia and sponsored €500 ICA Guild ‘Skills of the Year’ Competition displays the talents of local women throughout the local counties. Baking & Crafts Demonstrations will allow you to try your hand and new and traditional skills.

The show grounds will be buzzing with excitement as radio and TV cameras capture the excitement of the various events including the Fleetwood pony mounted games: an example of the best chase in Ireland with some of the best pony and riders showing their amazing talents. Don’t forget the always popular dog and pet show or along the lake there will be canoeing. Children’s animal farm – get back to nature, the children will enjoy the well supervised children’s amusements. Meet Community organisations from county Cavan under the Community & Voluntary Forum umbrella. Local Business & Business Trade Stands will add to the business atmosphere at Virginia Show where there will be many bargain offers.

Don’t Forget the Dancing Shoes:

Get ready for Fleadh 2011 with the Gig Rig on the show grounds. Musicians from the Fleadh 2010 and others will entertain everybody and there may be an attempt to practice “The Siege of Ennis” or “The Walls of Limerick”.