MEDIA CENTRE
61st Anniversary of Bonniconlon Show
THIS year Bonniconlon Agricultural Show & Gymkhana
celebrates 61 years since its establishment.
The event, now recognised as one of the most successful argi events
in the country, attracts in the region of 30,000 people annually, and
this year will be extra special as it marks 61 successful years.
Bonniconlon Show was founded in 1949 to facilitate an exhibition event
of all farm and garden produce, animals (including horse and pony show
and jumping) and crafts; as well as attracting visitors to the north
Mayo village to create a meeting point for exiles to gather and to see
again the cultures and traditions of rural life.
New location huge success for Bonniconlon Show
THE 2008 Bonniconlon Agricultural Show & Gymkhana
saw the event move to a new location which facilitated the biggest and
best show to date.
The new show-field and parish centre, approximately 500 metres along
the Attymass Road sees the show extend over a 200-acre area which facilitates
a host of exhibitions, classes, attractions, and live entertainment.
Four new access points also mean the location lends itself to greater
entry and exit routes for exhibitors and show-goers alike.
Chairperson John O'Hara said the 2008 change of location was a huge
success for the organising committee: "Making a change such as
this was a big upheaval at the beginning as it involved a lot of planning
and organisation, on top of the normal workload. The community and the
committee worked together and I am delighted to say the new location
worked fantastically well in its inaugural year. We now have more space,
a greater facility and greater access for show-goers."
All-Ireland finals for Bonniconlon
BONNICONLON Agricultural Show & Gymkhana this year
presents a host of All-Ireland Finals.
In conjunction with the Irish Shows Association (ISA), the 2009 Bonniconlon
Show Ltd All-Irelands include:
An Acrobat PDF file* with our "press relese" can be downloaded by clicking
this link.