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Video and pictures: Cahirmee Horse Fair returns to Buttevant

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The Cahirmee Horse Fair is held each July in the town of Buttevant.

The ancient horse fair was originally held at the Fair Field of Cahirmee. In 1921 it was transferred to the town of Buttevant.

It is believed to be the oldest horse fair in the world.

Horses for sale at the Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Horses for sale at the Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant.
Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Buying and selling at Cahirmee Horse Fair. Picture: Des Barry

Buying and selling at Cahirmee Horse Fair. Picture: Des Barry

 

New owner at Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant. The fair is reputed to be the oldest horse fair in the world. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

New owner at Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant.
The fair is reputed to be the oldest horse fair in the world.
Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

 


Video of the fair’s aftermath by Dan Linehan.

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