Agricultural Shows In Wicklow Receive Funding Boost Worth €36,600

Grants range from €4,000 to over €11,000, depending on the size of the show.

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced an investment of over €1 million to support 123 Agricultural Shows right across the country.

 As part of the initiative, each show will receive a grant of between €4,260 and €11,410 depending on their size.

This funding will support the work of each of the 123 show committees as they prepare for the upcoming show season.

 The funding announced today brings the total allocated to our Agricultural Shows since 2018 to over €5.3 million.  

Minister Calleary said:

“Agricultural shows are a key component of life in rural Ireland and I am delighted today to announce a further investment of €1 million to support 123 Agricultural Shows right across the country.

 Although farming practices have changed, agriculture is still the backbone of life in rural Ireland and plays a vital role in our national economy.

The agricultural show as we know it has so much to offer, not just in terms of the competitive element, but also as a platform for local businesses, local farmers and for local craft and artisan food producers.

The local show is also one of the best days of the year for meeting neighbours and friends."

 The Department of Rural and Community Development will work with the Irish Shows Association (ISA) to administer the 2025 scheme.