Cahirmee Horse Fair

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Title

Cahirmee Horse Fair

Description

The Cahirmee Horse Fair is an annual event held in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland. It is one of the oldest and most significant horse fairs in Ireland, with a history dating back over 300 years. The fair typically takes place in early July and is a major event for the Travelling Community, where horses are sold, traded, and admired.

Beyond the horse-trading, the fair is a vibrant celebration of Traveller culture, with music, traditional dress, and a gathering of families from across Ireland and beyond. It's not just about the horses; it also serves as a social occasion where people meet, reconnect, and celebrate their heritage.

In addition to horses, the fair often includes stalls selling a variety of goods, food, and crafts, making it a colourful and lively event for locals and visitors alike. The Cahirmee Horse Fair is an important cultural event, not only for the Traveller community but for the wider public, highlighting the rich traditions and history of horse trading in Ireland.

Subject

Horse fairs
Horse trading
Horses--Exhibitions
Equestrianism--Exhibitions
Fairs--Ireland
Cultural festivals--Ireland
Travellers (Nomadic people)--Ireland
Animal markets
Rural festivals
Livestock trade--Ireland
Animal breeding
Horses--Breeding
Horses--Ireland

Date

2004 - 2015

Source

Cork Traveller Women's Network / Traveller Visibility Group

Rights

Cork Traveller Women's Network / Traveller Visibility Group

Type

Photographs

Format

Jpeg

Publisher

Cork Traveller Women's Network / Traveller Visibility Group

Coverage

Ireland

Cork

Collection Items

Sulkys
A colour photograph of men riding sulkys down a road during Cahirmee Horse Fair 2008

Man with Horse
A photograph of a man with a horse at Cahirmee Horse Fair

Straight from the Horses Mouth
A man showing off his horse's teeth at Cahirmee Horse Fair

Family at the Fair
A family enjoying themselves at Cahirmee Horse Fair

Three Men Enjoying the Day
A photograph of three men enjoying themselves at Cahirmee Horse Fair.

Two Young Men with Horse
A photograph of two young men with a horse
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