NOT even the release of the House of Guinness could keep the crowds away from Ballinasloe two-day Show held at the Showgrounds on September 27th and 28th. The dynamic show committee and trustees represented by Father Christy McCormack, Gerry Stronge and Peter O’Connor saw Ireland’s longest running show this year expand to become a two-day affair. A winning recipe of fine weather, overseas judges, record entries, community involvement and passionate sponsors was the tone of the weekend.