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Iverk Show AGM 2023

Iverk Show AGM 2023

The Iverk Show Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 23rd January 2023. Church Service will be held in Church of the Assumption, Piltown...
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Thank You

Thank You

On behalf of our President, Chairman and all the members of the committee I would like to thank everyone, YES EVERYONE, who made yesterday’s...
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2 Days to Go

2 Days to Go

Four more reasons why you should not dare miss the Iverk Show on Saturday Educational. There is so much to learn as you go around the show. Don’t be...
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3 Days to Go

3 Days to Go

This year’s Iverk Show is building up to be one of the best ever. All we need now is a few prayers that the weather will be good. Here are four of...
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4 Days to Go

4 Days to Go

Calling all ‘Bonny Babies’. This press release is specially for you for you. Have a look at the fabulous prizes that you can win. The most important...
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5 Days to Go

5 Days to Go

Congratulations. With five days to go we have our first winner already. Yes, we have a winner for our ‘Early Online Entry’ draw for €100. Very...
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Six Days to Go

Six Days to Go

Where is the time going? As we get older it appears to go quicker. Now that we are into the last week before the show and excitement is mounting,...
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7 days to Go

7 days to Go

This day next week in its 196th year the Iverk Show will be buzzing and in full swing. And at this point in time all the indications are that we...
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Eight Days to Go

Eight Days to Go

Irish Rugby Star to Open Iverk Show.   Hugo Keenan, the Irish rugby international full back is to open the Iverk Show on Saturday the 27th...
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Nine Days To Iverk Show Day

Nine Days To Iverk Show Day

Nine days to go and guess who is performing the official opening of the show? Every year a celebrate officially opens the show just in front of the...
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Ten Days to Go

Ten Days to Go

Just ten days left before the oldest Agricultural Show in Ireland opens its gates to you again for the first time since 2019. Yes, we are delighted...
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Entries, Entries, Entries

Entries, Entries, Entries

Keep your entries coming. The closing date for entries into all sections of the show is this Friday the 19th August. However if you enter by...
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Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables

Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables

Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables With just over two weeks to go to the great return of the Iverk Show on 27th August, now is the time to start...
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Horses and ponies at Iverk Show

Horses and ponies at Iverk Show

Horses and Ponies Show horses and ponies and show jumping have always featured prominently at the Iverk Show. And 2022 is no different. In show...
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Fashion at Iverk Show 2022

Fashion at Iverk Show 2022

All Dressed up with Somewhere to Go Yes, come to the Iverk Show on Saturday the 27th August. Enter our all new ‘Best Dressed Lady and Gentleman’....
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Baking at The Iverk Show

Baking at The Iverk Show

Producing the Goodies from the Oven Converting what is grown in the field or in the garden into fabulous food for our enjoyment and benefit is...
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Novelty Vegetables

Novelty Vegetables

Vegetables have always been a huge part of the Iverk Show right form the beginning in 1826. In the last ten years a ‘novelty’ section was...
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Entertainment at the Iverk Show

Entertainment at the Iverk Show

There is often nothing better than to sit down and relax, listen to beautiful music while enjoying a fresh, nourishing snack. Iverk Show can offer...
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Iverk Show Poultry Marquee

Iverk Show Poultry Marquee

Another section of the Iverk Show that is a must visit is the poultry marquee. With over 40 classes you will be amazed at the variety of different...
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Getting the show grounds ready

Getting the show grounds ready

The Show committee are always very proud of and always make sure the show grounds look their very best on show day. Of course this does not happen...
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Iverk Fruit Classes

Iverk Fruit Classes

As far back as the mid-1800s the Suir Valley was well known as one of the best areas in the country for growing fruit. As a result, the fruit class...
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The Great Iverk Show Raffle

The Great Iverk Show Raffle

The Great Iverk Show Raffle With over 40 prizes annually to be won the great Iverk Show raffle generates much excitement towards the close of show...
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Counting Down to Show Day!

Counting Down to Show Day!

After two years of without an Iverk Show it’s great to pass the gate and see our signs up!Nothing beats Agricultural Shows! See you at the Iverk...
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Vegetables at The Iverk Show

Vegetables at The Iverk Show

On entering the show ground the first exhibits you will see are the vegetable classes. Since our last show in 2019 many of you have started growing...
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Iverk Show Flower Arranging

Iverk Show Flower Arranging

One of the most popular areas of the Iverk Show in recent years is the ‘Flower Arranging’ section. Developed by Mauney Doyle and Mary Ryan the...
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AGM 2022 at Iverk Show

AGM 2022 at Iverk Show

AGM at Iverk Show 8th February 2022 Members of the Iverk Show were delighted to hold the Annual General Meeting in person on the 7th February 2022....
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Iverk 2020

Iverk 2020

Last Saturday, the 22nd August, should have been Iverk Show day 2020 but as we all know there was no event. However, this was not the first time...
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Iverk Show 2020 Cancelled.

Iverk Show 2020 Cancelled.

It is with great regret that the President, Jack Kearns, Chairman, Robert Dowley and members of the Iverk Show have decided to cancel this year’s...
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AGM Report

AGM Report

Affectionately known throughout the show world as ‘Mr Iverk’ Joe Malone has stepped aside as President of the Iverk Show after many years. At the...
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Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Iverk Show will be held on Monday the 27th January 2020  in the GAA Complex, Mooncoin, County Kilkenny at 8.15 pm....
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A Great Show Day

A Great Show Day

All we can say is a huge ‘Thank You’ to you all for making the 193rd year of the Iverk Show on of the best on record. Over the coming...
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Almost Ready

Almost Ready

Yes we are almost ready to welcome you all to the 193rd year of the Iverk Show. Here are some more photos of today’s...
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Two Days to Go

Two Days to Go

Yes the Showgrounds are a buzz with excitement as we are nearly ready. The marquees are in place, the big machines are arriving, the poultry cages...
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The Iverk Show Dog Show

The Iverk Show Dog Show

Most of us have a sort. Have you ever thought of bringing him or her to a show? If you have not well why not start now. There is over €500 to be...
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Iverk’s Tug of War

Iverk’s Tug of War

After the big strong beef cattle championship final is over the ring is taken over by big strong men and ladies. The Iverk Tug Of War takes pride of...
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Iverk Fashion Show 2019

Iverk Fashion Show 2019

    It’s the time of year for The Iverk Fashion Show, one of the top highlights of the show and it’s growing from strength to strength...
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Honey, Honey

Honey, Honey

This year the honey classes at the show have been revamped and taken on a new look. We are delighted with and thank the members of the South...
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Iverk Sheep Classes

Iverk Sheep Classes

One of the lesser known sections in the Iverk Show are the sheep classes.  One of the main reasons is that relatively speaking sheep are not the...
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Iverk Baking Section

Iverk Baking Section

One of the best loved areas at the Show is the baking section. There are classes for adults and primary and post primary pupils. With almost €2,500...
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Cattle at the 193rd Iverk show

Cattle at the 193rd Iverk show

  A massive prize fund of over €56,500 will be paid out to exhibitors in the cattle section this year, well up from last year’s show. A new...
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Arts and Crafts at Iverk

Arts and Crafts at Iverk

Everyone of us has a talent of some description. Sometimes we may not know exactly what our own personal creative skill is. That’s why the Arts and...
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Getting excited

Getting excited

Have you ever been to the Iverk Show? If you have not then make sure this is your year. It really is an event you will enjoy. We do know that one of...
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Iverk Poetry

Iverk Poetry

Down through the years much as in written and spoken about the Iverk Show. In the Arts and Crafts section there are two classes for poetry for young...
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Young People Classes

Young People Classes

One of the aims of the Iverk Show is to encourage young people to get involved. And the 2019 show on August 24th is proof of its success as young...
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Great Prizes 2019

Great Prizes 2019

Great Prizes at Iverk Show 2019 Celebrating 193 years since the first show in 1826 the 2019 Iverk Show boost a range of new and restructured...
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AGM Report

AGM Report

Iverk says ‘Thank You’ at Annual General Meeting  ‘Thank you’ was the main theme running through the Annual General Meeting of the Iverk Show on...
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Thank You Irene

Thank You Irene

A huge thank you and appreciation was given to Irene Purcell at the Annual General Meeting last night as she stepped down from her role of treasurer...
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Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday the 21st January at 8.30 pm in the Community Centre, Piltown. It will be preceded by the annual...
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Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to all our friends. Thank you for your support in 2018 and look forward to meeting you all again and making new friends on Saturday...
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We’re Ready

We’re Ready

  Yes we are looking forward to giving you all an Iverk Show Cead Mile Failte tomorrow. Yes we are almost ready. Committee members are working...
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The Height of Fashion at Iverk

The Height of Fashion at Iverk

It’s the time of year for The Iverk Fashion Show, one of the top highlights of the show and it’s growing from strength to strength each...
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From The Garden at Iverk Show

From The Garden at Iverk Show

After entering the show grounds, the first competitions that you will see are the fruit, vegetables and flowers. Traditionally that has been one of...
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Iverk Show Jumping Classes

Iverk Show Jumping Classes

Show jumping has always been one of the major attractions at Iverk Show and on the 25th August this year will be no exception. From 9.00 am sharp in...
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Dogs at the Show

Dogs at the Show

  Most of us have a dog of some sort. Have you ever thought of bringing him or her to a show? If you have not well why not start now. There is...
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Iverk Food Market

Iverk Food Market

Following its spectacular success last year, the Iverk Food Market promises to be another very interesting and ‘tasty’ place to visit at this year’s...
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Iverk Show 100 Years Ago

Iverk Show 100 Years Ago

For many of you visiting the Show especially senior members the vintage section brings back fond memories. Thinking back I was wondering what the...
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Best Baking at Iverk

Best Baking at Iverk

One of the best loved areas at the Show is the baking section. There are classes for adults and primary and post primary pupils. With almost €2,500...
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Poetry Classes

Poetry Classes

While researching the history of the Iverk Show we came across the following poem in the 4th September 1959 edition of the Munster Express. We think...
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Prize Schedule 2018

Prize Schedule 2018

With a record €90,000 prize fund the Iverk Show schedule of events 2018 is once again packed with competitions for everyone. From cattle and horses,...
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Aldi / ABP / Irish Angus Launch

Aldi / ABP / Irish Angus Launch

The preparations for the Show moved up a gear this week. We were in Watergrasshill  at the launch of the Aldi-ABP-Irish Angus All Ireland Bull Calf...
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Annual General Meeting 2018

Annual General Meeting 2018

All Good at Iverk AGM A great crowd, a packed room, a terrific atmosphere, accounts in the correct colour, increased sponsorship for 2018 and a...
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Don’t miss the AGM

Don’t miss the AGM

If you are not at the AGM tonight look at the pics to see what you will miss. It starts at 8.30 pm in the Piltown Community Center after the Mass in...
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year

The President, Chairman and members of the committee wish all our sponsors, exhibitors, helpers, visitors and friends a very happy, peaceful and...
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AGM

AGM

Iverk Show Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, 22nd January 2018.  Church Service will be held in Church of the Assumption, Piltown @...
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Iverk History Project

Iverk History Project

As you know the Iverk Show began way back in 1826 – yes almost 200 years ago. As we build towards the 200 year of the show the committee are...
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Ladies…Ladies…Ladies

Ladies…Ladies…Ladies

The ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ competition at the Iverk Show boasts some of the best prizes available during the day. The winner...
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Bonny Babies

Bonny Babies

The Bonny Baby competition takes place annually without much fuss. But the competition is just as intense as every other event at the show. And this...
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Irish Angus Champions

Irish Angus Champions

The most prestigious and valuable classes at the Show again this year were the two All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf Championships. With 22 calves...
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Red Mills Poultry Marquee

Red Mills Poultry Marquee

  Did you have the privilege of going into the poultry marquee? If you missed it make sure you enter next year. It is really an amazing exhibit...
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Home Cook Champion

Home Cook Champion

  Sponsored by Flo Gas, NordMende and the ICA we were delighted to host the final of the ISA All Ireland Home Cook Champion 2017 for the first...
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