THE countdown is on to the Charleville show which takes place on June 23rd-24th. Singer Michael English will be one of the main attractions and a range of Dublin qualifiers, including the Breeders’ Championship, ladies and intermediate side-saddle, plus mounted games will be held.

Pictured at the show’s launch was Jo Hannigan, a lifelong hunting and side-saddle supporter, who will present the cup to the winner of the ladies side-saddle class, alongside Ian Doyle, whose grandfather Paddy Ball first produced the champion Mighty Atom, show secretary Eleanor Fleming and the horse section’s commentator, Dick Johnson.

The updated Charleville Show website went live this week www.charlevilleshow.com and entries can be made online.