It was due to take place in June.
The Athlone agricultural show is the latest event in the Midlands to fall victim to Covid-19.
It was due to take place in June but the committee has taken the decision to cancel it in the interest of safety of all involved with the show.
Fine Gael councillor John Dolan says there lucky that the financial repercussions will be minimal:
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— Midlands103 (@Midlands103) April 6, 2020
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