Menu
16/05/2018
Balmoral Show Officially Opens
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the first day of the Balmoral Show.
Ireland's largest agricultural and food show is celebrating its 150th year.
Organisers have revealed plans to mark this year and visitors have be invited to step back in time to see a Special Anniversary Display.
The display will include a photographic timeline showcasing the last 150 shows and there will also be many souvenirs, artefacts and memorabilia.
The show is taking place at the former Maze site just outside Lisburn.
Gates opened at 9.30am on Wednesday, 16 May, and the show will finish on Saturday, 19 May.
Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer said: "It is farmers and those in the agri-food industry who will feel the disastrous impact of the Tory-DUP Brexit agenda most than most.
"The British government have done nothing to allay the fears of farmers or those in agriculture.
"Theresa May and the Tories/DUP Brexiteers are committed to dragging the north out of the EU against the wishes of the people who voted to remain.
"The only way to adequately address the concerns of the farming community in the north on Brexit is to secure designated special status for the north within the EU to remain as part of the Single Market and Customs Union.
"There is too much at stake. The north needs special status and Sinn Féin will continue to lead the campaign to secure this."
(CD/LM)
Ireland's largest agricultural and food show is celebrating its 150th year.
Organisers have revealed plans to mark this year and visitors have be invited to step back in time to see a Special Anniversary Display.
The display will include a photographic timeline showcasing the last 150 shows and there will also be many souvenirs, artefacts and memorabilia.
The show is taking place at the former Maze site just outside Lisburn.
Gates opened at 9.30am on Wednesday, 16 May, and the show will finish on Saturday, 19 May.
Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer said: "It is farmers and those in the agri-food industry who will feel the disastrous impact of the Tory-DUP Brexit agenda most than most.
"The British government have done nothing to allay the fears of farmers or those in agriculture.
"Theresa May and the Tories/DUP Brexiteers are committed to dragging the north out of the EU against the wishes of the people who voted to remain.
"The only way to adequately address the concerns of the farming community in the north on Brexit is to secure designated special status for the north within the EU to remain as part of the Single Market and Customs Union.
"There is too much at stake. The north needs special status and Sinn Féin will continue to lead the campaign to secure this."
(CD/LM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 March 2024
Belfast Man Handed Two-Year Stalking Protection Order
The PSNI have welcomed a two-year Stalking Protection Order (SPO) handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man at Belfast Magistrates Court. The man had been found guilty of stalking and harassing his 50-year-old female ex-partner.
Belfast Man Handed Two-Year Stalking Protection Order
The PSNI have welcomed a two-year Stalking Protection Order (SPO) handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man at Belfast Magistrates Court. The man had been found guilty of stalking and harassing his 50-year-old female ex-partner.
23 February 2024
One Year On Since Attempted Murder Of DCI John Caldwell
The PSNI will "continue to relentlessly pursue those responsible" for the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said as he marked the first anniversary of the gun attack.
One Year On Since Attempted Murder Of DCI John Caldwell
The PSNI will "continue to relentlessly pursue those responsible" for the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said as he marked the first anniversary of the gun attack.
22 April 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Disposable Vape Ban The Alliance Party has welcomed a new plan to ban disposable vapes, announced today, 22 April, Earth Day.
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Disposable Vape Ban The Alliance Party has welcomed a new plan to ban disposable vapes, announced today, 22 April, Earth Day.
19 April 2024
53-Year-Old Man Jailed For 21 Offences Against A Child
A 53-yea-old L'Derry man has been sentenced to a total of 13 years for 21 offences including rape, indecent assault of female child and cruelty to children.
53-Year-Old Man Jailed For 21 Offences Against A Child
A 53-yea-old L'Derry man has been sentenced to a total of 13 years for 21 offences including rape, indecent assault of female child and cruelty to children.
19 March 2024
Transport Unions Re-Enter Talks With Translink
Northern Ireland's transport unions have agreed to re-enter discussions with Translink management, after the rejection of a pay offer. GMB, SIPTU and Unite announced last week that a "decisive majority" of their members had voted to reject a 5% pay offer and one-off payment of £1,500.
Transport Unions Re-Enter Talks With Translink
Northern Ireland's transport unions have agreed to re-enter discussions with Translink management, after the rejection of a pay offer. GMB, SIPTU and Unite announced last week that a "decisive majority" of their members had voted to reject a 5% pay offer and one-off payment of £1,500.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
