The committee of St. John’s Community Centre Lecarrow will host the 3rd annual harvesting exhibition this aSaturday from 12 pm on the lands of James and Eleanor Coffey.
This is a traditional exhibition with corn harvested using old methods; a sheep fair with both buyers and sellers welcome. Roscommon County Hunt will also hold a jumping exhibition on the day.
David Diffley, PRO of St. John’s Community Centre spoke to the Roscommon People earlier this week: “On the day, the exhibition will be a showcase of traditional farming methods with corn being harvested in the old-fashioned way by people with huge experience. Threshing starts at 12 pm.”
Refreshments will also be served. There will be a bonny baby competition together with a prize for the most appropriately dressed male and female on the day.
There will also be a variety of other competitions, a ploughing display, various horse classes, traditional stalls and many more attractions on the day.
Music and dancing facilities will be provided. Trade stands are welcome by contacting 086-8952283. It’s the place to be this Saturday!
