The chairman of one of the oldest agricultural shows in the region is welcoming a new band of government funding for this summer.
Longford Agricultural Show was held for the first time in 1902 and has evolved into a family and musical event attended by thousands every year.
The show has received €9,200 in funding announced by Minister Dara Calleary over the weekend.
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It comes as part of a total of €80,000 allocated for ten shows across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon.
Chairman of Longford Agri Show, JJ Farrell, says continued funding will keep the show on the road for generations to come:
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