"While we have posted a video on social media telling people the fair will not be going ahead this year, we will not know if people still intend to turn up until closer to the date," said the spokesperson.

It was due to go ahead on Monday next, and usually attracts thousands of visitors who love the ‘horse trading’ and the banter of the fair, which has a history going back into the mists of time. I have told already how the fair green straddles a hill under which Boherbwee, 'the yellow road' of It would be interesting, if one could, to trace the history of many of the young colts and fillies that started out on their career of fame when they were brought to the fair-field of Cahirmee. He said that by the date of the fair the expected travel limit would be 20km and that the majority of those attending would come from much further awa… Frequently asked questions about your digital subscriptionSpecially selected and available only to our subscribersCarefully curated selections of Irish Times writingSign up to get the stories you want delivered to your inbox But the fair moved into Buttevant town at the beginning of the 1920s as buyers and sellers felt threatened by the political turmoil of the time during both the War of Independence and the Civil War and has been held in the town ever since.Stay on top of the latest news with our daily newsletters each morning, lunchtime and evening We have been ... monitoring the situation since the onset of the virus and as the health, wellbeing, and safety of our visitors, volunteers and residents is paramount, and to comply with government legislation and guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all Puck Fair events this year. The Ballinasloe Horse Fair's history dates back to the 1700s. Gardaí urge people not to attend cancelled Cahirmee horse fair Vehicles to be turned back at Garda checkpoints on approach roads to Buttevant Mon, Jul 13, 2020, 09:37
Full coverage hereIs the Government asleep at the wheel over motor tax revenue?John Hume’s legacy: Stubborn figure transformed the relationship between Britain and IrelandPlan to reopen schools the culmination of a hard-nosed policy "There will be a Garda operation in place in the Buttevant area. In the aforementioned video East Cork Traveller co-ordinator TJ Hogan repeated the message that the fair would not be going ahead this year. People from all over the world have been coming to this fair to buy the Irish Horse for its bravery and durability.

The former Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Ian Doyle, said a unique aspect of the fair is that is that it has no organising committee, something he said could potentially pose a problem in getting the message out there that this year event will not be going ahead. http://www.siobhanenglishphotography.com/p668970744 What happens now and what does it mean for Ireland? This spot is considered to be in the center of Munster. Covid-19: Restaurateur and publican ‘mortified’ by scenes at his Dublin barDavid McWilliams: It is time for a major property resetKevin De Bruyne wins Premier League player of the season awardEx-Fáilte Ireland chair’s reputation has been ‘traversed’ – TDCreate a covetable kitchen that is designed just for youHome renovation basics: the costs and how to get startedSeven ways the face of premium renting is changing in Dublin 8Call for new donors as €5.5 million Innovate Together fund reopens for applications


Cahirmee Horse Fair is held on 12 July every year in the town of Buttevant, County Cork, Ireland. The ancient horse fair was originally held at the Fair Field of Cahirmee, some two miles to the east of the town.Cahirmee fair has a history, but I fear it is history that has never been written, or written so long ago that it has been lost. There are stories told about Napoleon buying a horse here at the Fair and riding it in the battle in Austerlitz. July, 2010: Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant Co Cork. Recently renewed, it immediately has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Ireland. Gardaí have reiterated their call for people not to travel to Buttevant for the annual Cahirmee Horse Fair on July 12, warning that anyone who does attempt to come to the event will be turned away.

Puck Fair 2020, which was due to take place on August 10th through 12th, is cancelled. "Due to Covid-19, Cahirmee Horse Fair 2020 is now cancelled.



We have the option to implement Government Covid-19 regulations and if necessary will do so. "This is primarily horse fair and I think that those involved in the equine and agricultural sectors will understand the concerns surrounding the Coronavirus and would have already had it in their minds this years fair will not be going ahead," said Cllr Doyle.