"The integration of young people is vital!"

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Soaring insurance rates, plus potential issues around sponsorship and volunteers may see a lot of the traditional agricultural shows around Ireland come under increased pressure. Show insurance has risen by almost 25% since 2019, on top of the preexisting costs of running a show. Irish Shows Association (ISA), National President Catherine Gallagher joined Andrea and Joan Bateman, secretary of the Limerick Show, to discuss the increase in cost and the need to encourage younger age groups to volunteer. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.