The Castlewellan Show Annual General Meeting recently took place on 25th November, bringing together committee members, volunteers and supporters to reflect on another successful year and to plan for the 2026 show.
A highlight of the evening was a fantastic presentation from guest speaker Ann Brown from Hedgerows Ireland. Ann delivered an engaging and informative talk on the importance of hedgerows for biodiversity, farming and the wider environment. Her insights were greatly appreciated by everyone in attendance and sparked plenty of interest and discussion.
Office Bearers for 2026
The following committee members were appointed for the year ahead:
- Show President: Mr Walter Watson
- Chairman: Mr Francis McAlinden
- Vice Chairman: Mr David Patterson
- Secretary: Mrs Mary Valentine
- Treasurer: Mrs Fiona Patterson
- Showground Manager: Mr Ciaran Malone
- Assistant Showground Manager: Mr Anthony Kelly
- Field Engineer: Mr Colm Quinn
- Health & Safety Officer: Mr Gerard Higgins
- Press Officer: Mr Geoffrey Ringland
Section Chairs
- Horse Chairman: Mr Francis McAlinden
- Cattle Chairman: Mr Arthur Malone
- Sheep Chairman: Mr Paul McConnell
- Vice Sheep Chair: Mrs Cynthia Aiken
- Poultry Chairman: Mr Andrew Bingham
- Home Industry Chair: Mrs Fiona Patterson
Show Support Team
- Parking Steward: Mr Eddie Laverty
The committee is now looking ahead with great excitement to Castlewellan Show 2026, which will take place on Saturday 18th July 2026. The show promises another fantastic day celebrating agriculture, livestock, horses, home industries, local food, music and family entertainment.
From horses, cattle, sheep, donkeys, poultry and rabbits, to music, dancing, delicious food and ice cream, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at one of the highlights of the local summer calendar.
📸 Photos courtesy of Mourne Observer
