Annual fair day attracts huge crowds to Nobber

Nobber Fair Day once again brought huge crowds into the village on Sunday for the fifth annual event, organised by Nobber Vintage Club. With the weather fine except for the odd spell of light rain, crowds turned out for the traditional event and to see Declan Nerney and his band play for over two hours. Nerney also was the judge for the vintage tractor and classic cars display located in the field behind Nobber Primary School. The country music star also officiated when the Queen of the Fair competition was held, carrying out a brief interview with each of the contestants. Lisa Clarke from Nobber was ultimately crowned and received her tiara from last year's queen, Edel Halpin. Many organisations from near and far set up stalls at the fair. Different crafts works were displayed in the village and tradiional farming practices were also a feature. Eamonn Meade of Meath IFA and Todd Halpin from Nobber demonstrated sheep shearing. A dog show was held at the Nobber Primary School. with two catagories, small breed, large breed and an overall best dog in show. Tom Sheils and Barry Caffrey held a gun dog demonstration showing how to control a dog in a field, by whistle and commands. Gavin Minifie, Kevin Patterson Hayes and Daryl Smith cooked delicious spit-roasted pig, the proceeds of which will go to a good cause. It's clear from what remains of the pig that it was enjoyed immensely throughout the day by the many that attended the fair. Electro Celtic Football Club had a stall to raise money. Unfortunately, the club's tractor lawnmower was stolen two months ago at the club's grounds, and the club is raising funds at the present time for a replacement mower. The club held spot the ball and penalty shoot-out competitions, organised by club member, Patricia Casey. A coffee and cake sale was held, organised by Susan Casey and Karen Condron, and money raised will go towards the cost of the replacement of the stolen mower. Among the attendance were many friends of Nobber Vintage Club from neighbouring vintage groups, including Fordstown, Moynalty, and Dunderry. Members of the Four Counties Vintage Club were also there. Ollie Rogers from Kingscourt won first prize in the vintage car show for a 1948 Morris 10. Best tractor went to Myles O'Reilly from Dunleer, Co Louth, for a 1970 Massey Ferguson 185. Best motorbike prize went to Pat McGarry from Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, for a 1964 Honda 50 C100. Darren Weldon won a prize for best truck for a 1974 Bedford TK Flatbed. The judge was Declan Nerney, who presented prizes. Each winner received a trophy.