Historic Iverk cancels 2021 show

THE Irish show scene suffered another big blow this week with the announcement that Iverk Show is cancelled for 2021.

One of the country best-loved shows, Iverk is also the oldest agricultural show but organisers say they will be back for 2022.

A statement released by Iverk Show’s PRO Norman Storey said: “Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid pandemic and the medium to long term national plans for festivals and events, the Iverk show committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Show.

“Due to take place on the 28th August, the president Jack Kearns, chairman Robert Dowley and members of the Iverk Show are bitterly disappointed to have to take this action for the second year in a row.

“Guided by the recommendations of the Government, HSE, Irish Shows Association and bearing in mind the health and safety of all our friends and patrons, we felt this was the appropriate action to take,” said the statement.

Challenges overcome

Iverk Show has faced many challenges over the near two centuries since it was founded in 1826. “The resilience of all those involved will ensure that the 2022 show to be held in Piltown on Saturday the 27th August 2022 will be, once again, a great success.

“Please keep an eye to our social media and website (www.iverkshow.ie) where we will keep you up to date with our plans.

“Finally, on behalf of all our members, we wish every one of you a very healthy and safe year and thank you for making the Iverk show one of the country’s great rural events,” concluded Storey.