Tralee

<h6>BY GEORGIE DOWNES</h6>
THE 2022 KINGDOM COUNTY SHOW promises to be one heck of a special event this year. Back after a two-year pandemic-related absence, the stalwart Kerry show is relocating lock, stock and barrel from the old Tralee Racecourse grounds to its new venue at Ballymacthomas, just outside Tralee. All involved are chomping at the bit to showcase this fantastic new, 20 acre site.&nbsp;&nbsp;
“This is land we have owned for 30 years now. We got very comfortable at the racecourse but we’ve known for some time it wasn’t always going to be available to us. So, this year, we decided to take the plunge and move. I’m delighted we’ve finally done it. The new site is ideal and we are very excited about the inaugural show,” says James Tarrent, one of the event’s organisers.&nbsp;
The Show takes place this Sunday, 8th May, and is billed as a fun-filled day out for all the family. The gates are open from 9am with the official opening performed by Minister Norma Foley following a parade to the new showgrounds. Other guests on the day include Seán Kelly MEP for Ireland South and current Kerry Rose, Sally Ann Leahy. Children’s entertainment will be provided by Little Rose Buds, Fanzini Productions and more. The designated charity for this year’s event is the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.&nbsp;&nbsp;
“We have more stalls than ever this year and we will be erecting seven or eight tents and marquees. The Kingdom show is a wonderful platform to promote local producers and celebrate Kerry agriculture. Sadly, we were stuck for someone to organise the baking section but we have it in hand now and next year, the backing competition will be back with a bang.” James said.
All kinds of food will be available on site, with ice cream vans too. And, fingers crossed, the weather is reported to be good!
Other attractions include sheep shearing, show jumping, and, for the first time at the Kingdom Fair, there will be a two-horse ploughing demonstration to enjoy. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite. Admission tickets bought through Eventbrite receive a 30% discount – only €10 (Tickets bought at the gate on the day €15). Children under 12 go free. Family tickets also available.
Reduced price tickets available at Meadowlands Reception from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th from 11:30 to 4:30. Tickets €10 each.

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