‘We are grateful to the City of Indianapolis and the Indiana Convention Center for their efforts in ensuring a safe and successful event, as they have with many major events over the past few months including the NCAA tournament,’ said John Downs, ahead of this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. 'As for 2022, we’ll be returning to Chicago,' he confirmed to this publication.
Offaly s Tullamore Show organisers defiant despite Covid threat
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THE Executive of Tullamore Show and the FBD National Livestock Show look to the future with confidence despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
That s according to the Show s newly elected public relations officer Steven Kelly in his first press statement following his securing of the position at the recent AGM.
Mr Kelly, who will be assisted by outgoing veteran PRO, Christy Maye, is one of a number of new faces on the Executive elected at the AGM.
A new Chairman, Joe Molloy from Leamore, was also elected unanimously by members, at the meeting which took place over Zoom.
Dairy farmer elected as new Tullamore Show chairperson
A dairy farmer has been elected as the new chairperson of the Tullamore Show, and a new show secretary has been appointed, following the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show last month.
History was made, according to the organisation, when Joseph Molloy, a dairy farmer from Leamore, Boora, Co. Offaly, was the unanimous choice of the meeting which took place over Zoom for the first time ever on Tuesday (January 12).
According to the organisation behind the famous midlands show, Joe has been a member of the Show Executive committee for several years, and has been involved in several roles of responsibility, most recently as head of carparking.
Scaled down Tullamore Show may be staged in 2021
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); “Some sort of Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock could be held next August despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The hope was expressed by the outgoing Chairperson of the Show Executive, Brenda Kiernan at the body s AGM, held on zoom.
Jim Harrison of the Irish Shows Association predicted it may be possible to hold classes in the FBD National Livestock Show in a “scaled down” event.
Last year s show made a financial loss of €90,000 after being cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Show Auditor, Michael Kinsella, of the BCA accountancy firm, revealed income for the year was just €21,000 but a number of standing expenses, including office and insurance costs, were incurred.