Waterford Country Fair at Mount Congreve this Sunday

On June 14th, Mount Congreve
Gardens will host the first Waterford
Country Fair, a festival celebrating
the very best of country
life and country living.
The one day event will feature
a host of field sports and country
pursuits including dressage, side
saddle displays and sheep dog
trials, along with falconry, beekeeping,
artisan craft producers
and local food producers.
Jo Breheny, Chair of the Waterford
Country Fair is delighted
with the reaction to the festival
so far. “A few months ago, some
friends and I discussed the idea of
a festival that showcases the best
of country pursuits, but we also
wanted to ensure it was a festival
that would have a wide appeal to
all ages.
“We formed a dedicated committee,
spoke to some local businesses
and so far, have received
phenomenal support from the
business community.”
Jo Breheny added: “The day
itself will have something for
everyone, not just those with an
interest in equestrian and country
pursuits.
“There will be pony club
games, sheep dog trials, and dressage.
There will be an exciting
falconry display as visitors can
learn more about these majestic
birds, hot-shoeing farrier demonstrations,
carriage driving
displays, beekeepers will give a
fascinating insight into the busy
life of bees, traditional artisan
crafts such as basket weaving and
some of the county’s finest food
producers will have stalls at the
event.”
Ray Sinnott, Mount Congreve’s
Estate Manager, is looking
forward to hosting the Fair.
“The festival and the gardens
complement each other very
well. The Fair will put the focus
on country living and we believe
that Mount Congreve Estate is the
perfect example of country living
at its best.
“We have wide open spaces
to accommodate the myriad of
events on the day with plenty
of room for country pursuits’
enthusiasts, families and tourists.
Visitors will also have the chance
to explore the largest collection of
plants in Ireland and thousands of
trees and shrubs.”
The Waterford Country Fair
will also work with the charity
CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young.
According to Ms Breheny: “We
chose CRY as our charity partner
in order to raise awareness of the
crucial work this organization
does tirelessly.
“It raises awareness of Sudden
Cardiac Death Syndrome, provides
free counselling and support
for families affected by sudden
cardiac death and supports the
Centre for Cardiovascular Risk in
Younger Persons.
“We hope the day will help
spread the message about sudden
cardiac death syndrome and raise
funds for this remarkable charity.”
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