'Fine work': Thousands set to attend Longford Show as dedicated committee praised
Tánaiste Simon Harris will be one of the thousands in attendance at the event, which is being held on the land of host and newly-appointed Cathaoirleach, Cllr Gerry Hagan
Thousands of people, including Tánaiste Simon Harris, will attend the Longford Agricultural Show today.
The event is one of the oldest in the country, and one of the most renowned in the country.
The Longford Agricultural Show is being hosted for the second successive year by newly-appointed Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Gerry Hagan.
The show site was due to open at 8am today and there is a crammed programme of events
The events are due to start at 10:30am with a large crowd expected and an abundance of family-orientated activities and attractions.
Longford TD Micheál Carrigy said he is very pleased by the attendance of his party leader, the Tánaiste.
The Fine Gael TD said his attendance is testament to the 'fine work' by the hardworking and dedicated committee who have prepared so diligently to organise what is considered one of the premier events in the region.
He stated they make a fantastic effort to arrange what is a wonderful spectacle and one of the most highly-anticipated days in county Longford.
Deputy Carrigy stated the Tánaiste Mr Harris is attending to recognise the great work being done in county Longford in both the agriculture sector and by the committee.
Deputy Carrigy also commended Cllr Hagan for hosting the Longford Agricultural Show at what he described as a 'fantastic' site.