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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
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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Kilkenny Co Co Environment Marquee
Are you heading to the Iverk show on Saturday? Why not pop into Kilkenny County Council’s Environment marquee as there is a diverse range of...
read moreWorld Masters Athlete Joe Gough to Open Iverk Show
Joe Gough, the World Masters athlete of the year is to open the Iverk Show on Saturday. “I am thrilled to be asked” he told chairman Robert...
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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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Seven Reasons to Attend Iverk Show 2019
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. We look forward to...
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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
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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From the Garden to the 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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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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Wake up – only 10 days left to enter
Yes, there are only 18 days to go to one of the biggest agricultural events in the South East in 2019. The 193rd Iverk Show will take place in the...
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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
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
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
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
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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The Sustainable Environment Marquee
The Environment is one of the most important issues facing us all in the future. And a sustainable good environment is what we all desire and want...
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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
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 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
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
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
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 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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Aerial Flyover – Preparation for the Show
View Aerial Flyover Video & Photos of the 2018 Iverk Show...
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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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Congratulations to the Maher Family
We heartily congratulate Kirsten Mate Maher on winning the Rose of Tralee title last night. Kirsten was the Waterford Rose and is from Bigwood in...
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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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Iverk Show Launch 2018 Gallery
View images of the launch that was held in Kildalton College in Piltown on Monday the 13th...
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Please note – Baking Section
Exhibitors in the Baking Section please note ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PRE ENTERED NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SHOW...
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Two More Firsts in Horse Classes
Iverk Show is delighted to welcome two new competition finals to the horse section of the show on the 25th August. They are the All Ireland...
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Massive Prize Fund for Cattle Classes
With a total of 56 cattle classes on offer this year up from 52 in the 2017 show, the cattle sections will be a major attraction to all cattle...
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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
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
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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All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Championship
IVERK SHOW SOCIETY and the Irish Shows Association All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Team Championship 2018 Sponsored by: – Prize Fund: –...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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All Ireland Winner
Congratulations to Kieran O’Gorman on his great win in the All Ireland Broodmare and Foal team championship. Kieran from Clonakilty in County...
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Congrats to Abbey College
Congratulations go to Abbey Community College, Ferrybank, Waterford who were runners up in the Post Primary Schools section of Arts and...
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Iverk Show on RTE News
The annual Iverk Agricultural Show took place in Piltown Co Kilkenny today, drawing thousands of people from the surrounding area and counties. The...
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Chairman welcomes Taoiseach
Chairman Robert Dowley welcomed An Taoiseach Mr Leo Varadkar to Iverk Show. We are not sure what they said to each other but we will welcome you...
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Thank You
On behalf of the chairman, president and members of the Iverk Show committee I want to thank everyone. Your input big or small makes all the...
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€100 Online Entry Draw Winner
The winner of the €100 Online Entry Draw is: Patricia Mc Cormack, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Congratulations...
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A Safe Show
Yes we want everyone to have a wonderful day on Saturday and enjoy themselves. Most importantly we want to provide you with a safe show. If you...
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Our Dogs at the Show
Most of us have a dog. Have you ever thought of showing it? If not why not start now. There is €500 to be won. When you look at the list of classes...
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2017 Iverk Show Committee
These are the hard working people who are putting the Iverk Show together. Thank you to them and to everyone else who helps in any way to bring you...
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Getting Ready
With just four full days to go the show field is already all a buzz. We are getting ready for you and we hope you have Saturday in your diary....
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Iverk Show Entertainment
Lost in Translation 11.45 – 12.45 Rock For Bookings contact: Declan Duggan: ...
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Fashion spectacular at Iverk show
One week to go for fashion show, get there early as it’s sure to be very busy! If you do miss first show at 12.30 come along to the next one...
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Iverk Show Food Market
Visit our Iverk Show Food Market facebook page. The Official Facebook page for the ‘Iverk Show Food Market’. Promoting everything...
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Arts & Crafts at The Iverk Show
Visit our Arts and Crafts at the Iverk Show facebook page. A forum for information on the Arts & Crafts section of the Iverk Show – click...
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Launch of Show 2017
At the launch of the Show and sponsors reception in Kildalton College chairman Robert Dowley thanked everyone for their input into the preparation...
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Arts and Crafts
One of the most interesting marques at the show is the ‘Arts and Crafts’. With 21 classes for adults, 29 for primary school children and...
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Cattle at Iverk
There are eight new cattle classes this year bringing the total number to a record 52. The Irish Pure Friesian Breeders will have two new classes...
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Flower Arranging
Entries for the flower arranging classes close on 18th August. The themes for each class are Class 1 – Glory in the Garden (Novice Class) Class 2 –...
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Iverk Show Contributes to the Community
The Iverk Show recently presented the community of Piltown and its surrounds with an ECG Cardiac Monitoring Device that has been placed in...
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Ready and Waiting
Our gate stewards under the direction of chief steward Tom Purcell are ready and and rearing to go on the 26th August. They are the first people...
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Taoiseach for Piltown
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will open this year’s Iverk Show in Piltown on Saturday, August 26. Regarded as one of the country’s best agricultural shows, it attracts crowds in excess of 15,000 annually.
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Tug O War
Tug O War at Iverk Show has grown in popularity over the past few year. It is now one of the most popular competitions. It is great fun but yet very...
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From Field to Fork at Iverk Show
The aim of the Iverk Show when first started in 1826 by the 4th Earl of Bessborough was to encourage everyone involved in food production to up...
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Four Weeks Left
Goodness me! Where has the time gone? Only four weeks left to the big day. And if you are not in you cannot win.While there are four weeks to show...
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Fruit and Vegetables
How are your fruit and vegetables looking? Will they be ready for the 26th? I think this promises to be a good year for them as we have had a very...
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See You at the Show on 26th August
Yes we would love to meet you again at this year’s show. Remember last year was terrific and the weather was good. Yes we are still going...
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Latest Committee Meeting
Next meeting takes place on: Monday the 31st July, 2017 in Piltown Community Center at 8.30...
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Creative Skills at Iverk
It is always a great pleasure to admire the creative skills of exhibitors in the arts, crafts, flower arranging, baking and photography sections of...
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Congratulations Red Mills
On behalf of us all in Iverk Show we congratulate Joe Connolly and everyone at Red Mills on the opening of your very fine new shop at Cillin Hill in...
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All Ireland Home Cook Champion Qualifiers
The Iverk Show is delighted to host the final of the 2017 All Ireland Home Cook Champion. We congratulate the following who have already...
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Packed Prize List
Packed Prize List With four extra pages compared to 2016 and over €80,000 to be won the new edition of the Iverk Show prize list is packed with...
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2017 Prize List
View Iverk 2017 Prizelist 1 DAY,100’s OF ACTIVITIES, 1 LOCATION View our Class and Prizelist View...
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Home Cook Champion Qualifier
The Kilkenny qualifier for the Irish Shows Association All Ireland ‘Home Cook Champion 2017’ was held in The Club House Hotel, in...
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All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf Championship
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D is pictured with Robert Dowley, Chairperson Iverk Show Society, Rob Farrell ALDI...
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Online Booking 2017 Now Open!
Online Booking for the 2017 Iverk Show is Now Open Apply & Book Online here Today...
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View 2016 Results !
View 2016 results here !
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A to Z of the Iverk Show
Read our A to Z of the Iverk Show.
Find out everything you need to know about the show here
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Retirements
Two of our long serving committee are retiring after many years of faithful service to the Iverk Show. Elizabeth Malone has been secretary of the...
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Thank You 2016
Thank you for your support at the 2016 Iverk Show
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Musical Programme
Entertainment for your pleasure at the “Iverk Plaza” in the Showgrounds FEATURING: Maria O’ Shea Enright | 11.30 – 12.50 | Folk For Bookings...
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Trade Stand Exhibitors Changes
Important New Changes to Trade Stand Bookings The Iverk Show is Irelands Oldest Agricultural Show and is now one of the country’s premier one day...
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Mare and Foal Championship Returns
The Iverk Show which will be celebrating its 189th birthday this year is pleased to announce that the All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Team...
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