Show Princess follows in mum's footsteps

Brian Donaldson • Published 5 Aug 2010 16:30 0 Comments

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Agricultural Minister Michelle Gildernew and Fermanagh Show Princess Rebecca Brunt have their photograph taken with the Supreme Champion Hereford.

When Fermanagh Show Princess, Rebecca Brunt took up her crown at the weekend, she was actually following in the footsteps of her mother - a former Fermanagh Show Queen.

The young woman from Trillick was chosen for the title at the Show Dance at the Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown on Saturday evening.

Her selection brought back memories of her mother, Linda, formerly McCourt of Letterbreen, performing the exciting role of Show Queen 27 years ago.

The exciting development at the weekend proved delightful news for her family - her parents, Ian and Linda, sister Lindsay and brothers Lee and Scott, who always attend Fermanagh Show.

Rebecca, a member of Derrygonnelly Young Farmers' Club, who attended the opening evening of the show on Tuesday and throughout yesterday, Wednesday, regarded it as "such a pleasure" to be performing the Show Princess's duties.

Among her interests are helping out on the family farm at Trillick, where she enjoys keeping goats and she also likes photography.

The weather remained fair for this year's County Show, which once again attracted large numbers of people of all ages, who enjoyed taking in the enjoyable programme.

The response from the community proved a source of delight for Show Secretary Debbie Black, who said the committee was delighted with the attendances at the event. She referred to the large crowds and the support received from exhibitors, while she also highlighted the immense interest from trade stand holders. The sponsors were among those thanked by the Show Secretary.

This article appeared in Impartial Reporter 05 Aug 10

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