Castlewellan Show 2019 AGM
Alan Cleland, Show Chairman, gave his report of the 2019 show and conveyed his thanks to Jackie and all the committee for their continuous dedication to the smooth running of the show.
Guest speaker was Billy Martin with his wife Angela. Billy is the current President of The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. Billy, who farms with his son John a stone’s throw from the amazing Strangford Lough, told stories of past experiences within show life in Northern Ireland. He told members a little about the different sites within Belfast city that Balmoral Show has had in the past, and the exciting plans for its future at Balmoral Park, the new home of Balmoral Show, just outside Lisburn.
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Hide AdBilly acted as chairman for the election of show officers 2019/2020 which are as follows:
President - Mr Walter Watson; Vice President - Mrs Molly Robinson; Show Patron - Mrs Karen Patterson; Chairman - Mr Alan Cleland; Vice Chairman - Mrs Angie Drayne; Secretary - Mrs Jackie Fitzpatrick; Assistant Secretary/Treasurer - Miss Alexandra Woods; Press & Publicity - Miss Alexandra Woods/Ms Fidelma Carolin; Show Ground Manager - Mr Rodney Hamilton; Assistant Show Ground Manager - Mr Anthony Kelly; Traffic Manager - Mr Eddie Lavery; Health Safety Chairman - Mr Gerard Higgins ; Horse Chairman- Mr Francis McAlinden; Sheep Chairman - Mr Arthur Kearney; Poultry Chairman - Mr Andrew Bingham/Mr Robert McKibben; Cattle Chairman - Mr Arthur Malone; HI Chairladies - Miss Helen McKee/Mrs Fiona Patterson.
The Show Committee wish to thank anyone who helped and supported the show year on year especially their many sponsors, volunteers and stewards. A spokesperson said: “We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. See you all again on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the Park, Castlewellan.”