Seanad debates

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

3:20 pm

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have asked my question, but as he comes from rural Ireland, I am sure the Cathaoirleach will allow me to state that at the weekend, the farm of John Hanley in Kilbegnet, Creggs, County Roscommon, hosted the international sheepdog trials. He is chairman of the IFA in the county and of the committee which worked very hard. It brought 25,000 people to the area. It was real agritourism and everyone in the area benefited, including a certain establishment up the road. It created employment and opportunities in the area. John Hanley and the committee which ran the festival, held between 12 and 14 September which involved more than 150 stewards and saw every room within 25 miles occupied-----

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