Banagher Horse Fair

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The Banagher Horse Fair, the oldest horse fair in Ireland, is held every September in Banagher, County Offaly, Republic of Ireland.

[edit] History

Founded by a Royal Charter from Charles II, it has been run every year since. It was an important fair for the British Army to purchase horses for the Cavalry Regiments.

[edit] References

• http://www.offalyhistory.com/content/reading_resources/books_articles/banagher_welcome.htm