Covid-19 Showstopper

The NI Shows Association (NISA) has confirmed that 12 of Northern Ireland’s local agricultural Shows have cancelled for 2020 due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
By Elinor Glynn
Published 29th Apr 2020, 10:10 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2020, 13:10 BST

Shows that have cancelled include; Killyleagh, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Newry, Ballymena, Omagh, Castlewellan, Londonderry/Limavady¸ Antrim, Clogher Valley and Fermanagh.

The Balmoral Show has been postponed to August 19-22 while the Saintfield Show has indicated that they hope to run in September with a revised schedule.

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Ann Orr, Chair of NISA, said: “The health and safety of all those who come together to put on the individual local Shows are our priority. Thankfully, our sponsors have all been supportive of the Committee’s decisions, and we will be back in 2021 stronger than ever. I know I speak on behalf of all the Shows in thanking the organisers, volunteers, exhibitors, suppliers, sponsors, partners, and loyal visitors for their understanding and support.”

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