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What date is Spancilhill fair?

The fair is held on June 23rd except when the 23rd falls on a Sunday when the fair is carried over to the 24th; it marks the turning of the year after the summer solstice. The fair takes place in a field in Spancilhill in County Clare as it has been for centuries.

You can also ask: what date is cahirmee horse fair?

12 July

Cahirmee Horse Fair is held on 12 July every year (except 1915–1918, 1940–1945 & 2020-2021) in the town of Buttevant, County Cork, Ireland.

What county is Spancilhill?

County Clare, Ireland

History. Spancil Hill is located in Muckinish townland, parish of Clooney, Bunratty Upper barony, County Clare, Ireland, just outside Ennis on the road to Tulla. Spancil Hill Fair is one of the oldest horse fairs in Ireland. It is held annually on 23 June.

What date is Appleby Horse Fair 2023?

The dates for the 2023 Appleby Horse Fair will be: Thursday 8th June to Wednesday 14th June (with the main days being Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June.)

In respect to this, why do travellers go to appleby?

Traditional Gypsy palm readers attend Appleby Fair and set up their stalls in the Market Field. Prices for a reading range from £10-£60 pounds and usually last around 15 minutes. They claim to be able to read your past and predict your future, offering advice and direction.

Regarding this, where is appleby fair 2022?

Appleby Horse Fair 2022 location

The fair is held outside the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria. You will find the fair where Roman Road crosses Long Marton Road which is not far from Gallows Hill. Be extra careful if heading to the Flashing Lane.

Is Appleby Horse Fair safe?

Opponents in Appleby say the fair was "out of control and not safe" and are urging for a change in how it's run to prevent future problems. The town's Fair Communities Group said: "We did not want this to escalate to this point but after years of being ignored... we have been left with no other alternative.

Correspondingly, why is the gypsy fair at appleby?

The fair is a celebration the heritage of the travelling community and traditionally provides an opportunity for trading horses. It is the first full June gathering for three years, after last year's fair was put back until August.

Is Appleby in Scotland?

The surname Appleby was first used in the Scottish/English Borderlands by an ancient Scottish people called the Strathclyde-Britons. It was a name for someone who lived in various places so named in England and Scotland. Appleby is derived from the old Norse apall, or "apple" combined with byr, meaning "farm."

How many Gypsies go to Appleby Horse Fair?

10,000 members

The annual event is expected to attract up to 10,000 members of the gypsy, Roma and traveller communities. The 250-year-old fair which is regarded as the biggest traditional gathering of the community in Europe could bring up to as many as 40,000 visitors to the area.

By Tanhya Inglese