Busy start to Royal Show

Friday, 11 August 2017 11:37

Key agricultural event staged over two days

The most important event in the Island’s agricultural calendar is underway.

Gates have opened at Knockaloe Farm in Patrick as it hosts the Royal Manx Agricultural Show.

A wide range of stalls provide see firms exhibiting their wares.

President of the show Andrew Corran says it's been a busy start to the event:

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