It's difficult enough to keep a Show going, when its run by volunteers and this won't help." "The two weeks before the show it really ramps up, getting the final touches and allocating show classes, getting the tents organised, the food and drink vendors. With over 30 classes between the two days, the Thomastown Show brings competitors from all over the country to the town. Martin also owns The Salmon Pool pub in the town, which has only been open for two weeks since Covid. All of these things happening in a small town are important, but that's all gone for the year."

Source: Irish Independent March 30, 2021 01:40 UTC