Nótaí Buíochais / Acknowledgements

The Show committee wish to thank all those who continue to generously sponsor the Glencolmcille Agricultural Show.

We thank all those who every year give up their time to help out in any way. Thanks to all the families and organisations who have sponsored a cup. Thanks also to the Boyle family and to the Gillespie families for the use of their land. Our thanks to The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Béal an Phobail – SW Donegal Gaeltacht Language Planning for their support in promoting the Irish language and Samantha O’Gara who compiled the show book and Shane McIntyre who designed the cover for the show book.

Message from Dara Calleary TD Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht

Welcome to the 2026 Glencolmcille Agricultural Show

As Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, I am delighted to be in a posiition again this year to support the Glencolmcille Agricultural Show for 2026.  Funding of over €1 million is being provided through the Irish Shows Association to support 126 shows across the country including the show here in Glencolmcille.

Rural Ireland is rich in heritage and in culture, and agriculture has played a central role in that. Our Agricultural Shows are a celebration of rural life, rural tradition, innovation and rural excellence.  They are an occasion in the rural calendar to showcase local product and livestock, together with artisan foods and crafts.  They are an all round great day out and I would encourate everyone to get along to their local shows this year.

This year we see an increase in the number of shows takiing place across the country, again demonstrating the value communites place in these events.  The meitheal and resilience evidence in this shows is so encouraging as towns and villages right across the country host their local shows and the associated competitions across many different categories.

The sheer effort and determination of committees, volunteeres and stewards must be acknowedge.  The way in which tehse shows deliver great occasions for trade exhibitors, competitors and visitors is a fantastic achievement and, I as Minister for Rural and Community Development Gaeltacht, am proud to support them.

I want to wish the Glencolmcille show every success for the 2026 season. No doubt it will be huge success with a host of exhibits and competitive opportunites for local livestock and produce to be viewed and recognised for its excellence.

I wish all those who compete and visit the show a very enjoyable day and continued success to those taking part in the competitions. Keep up the goood work.

Dara Calleary TB

An tAire Forbartha Tuaithe aust Pobail agust Gaeltachta.

Thanks must also go to our main sponsors once again, Byrne’s Foodstores and Filling Stations, Glencolmcille and Carrick for their very generous support.

Entry forms also available on the Glencolmcille Agricultural Show Facebook page and website at www.glencolmcilleagriculturalshow.ie