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Donal O'Regan, 22 Aug
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AMCS LIMERICK Show celebrates its history but is constantly looking to
the future.
One of the founders of the Limerick Show back in 1929 was Lord
Dunraven and his grandson, Sir Francis Brooke, was one of the attendees
at the launch of Sunday's show (pictured above flanked by David
Fitzgerald and Dickie Power)
Leo Walsh, show president, welcomed Mr Brooke - who is His Majesty's
representative at Ascot - at the event in the global headquarters of
AMCS in Ballysimon.
“We're delighted to have you and also as a sponsor as well,” said Mr
Walsh.
Mr Brooke grew up in Limerick in a family with a long association with
racing and breeding, and enjoyed a memorable success at Cheltenham in
March as the joint owner of Ultima Chase winner Chianti Classico. He
and wife Katharine took over the farm in county Limerick in 2015 where
they breed horses.
Mr Brooke's connection with Limerick Show is a perfect match as the day
is renowned for showcasing the best of Irish horse breeding.
This year is no exception, as one of the special features is a Festival
of Irish Breeding presented by the Traditional Irish Horse Association
(TIHA). This incorporates the famous Limerick Lady and Matron
Championships.
The TIHA Hunter Equitation class makes a return this year. This is
aimed at encouraging a higher standard of production of
traditionally-bred horses aged five and upwards.
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Limerick royalty in the form of Mayor John Moran was also in attendance
ahead of the day this Sunday, August 25 in Limerick Racecourse.
“I’m told for 95 years, The Limerick Show has provided a delightful day
out, offering valuable insights into food production, environmental
stewardship and rural life. It is great to see visitors and
competitors come from across the country. It is remarkable that such a
large scale event is organised entirely by volunteers,” said the mayor,
who congratulated the show committee on their ambition to make each
year’s show better than the last.
“ I hope the weather will be fine for the event after the work the
organisers have put in to the show this year,” said Mr Moran, who grew
up on a farm in Mungret/Patrickswell, not too far away from where the
show is now held.
Limerick Show chairperson Richard Kennedy said it was a great honour
to have so many people at the launch. He wished Mr Moran every success
and “your success will be our success in Limerick”.
He noted that the show is reaching its centenary and that is down to
the voluntary work of so many down through the generations who give of
their time so generously.
Mr Kennedy said anybody who would like to get involved is more than
welcome and looks forward to welcoming one and all this Sunday.
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