Special Facilities are in place for the Press with high speed WiFi internet access available on site.

All press must have accreditation to gain access to the Press/Media Area.

Due to the enormous media interest in this event - press accreditation has been strictly shortlisted to those who have helped promote and publicise the World Trials prior to the event taking place.

Final accreditation and passes are available from 3-5pm on Wednesday 6th July at the Tullamore Court Hotel during competitor registration.

Photocall Schedule: (provisional)
Tuesday 5th July - New Zealand Team Demonstration & Interviews - Kinnitty Castle - 11am

Wednesday 6th July - Competitors Registration - Tullamore Court Hotel: 3-5pm

Wednesday 6th July - Parade of Nations - Tullamore Court Hotel to O'Connor Square - 6pm - Competitors parading behind their nations flag for a colourful Civic Welcome in the main square followed by Offical opening by Minister Tom Parlon.

Thursday 7th July - Ceili Mor - Charleville Estate - 8pm - Competitors unwind after a tense day of qualifying.

Friday 8th July - Gala Dinner - Bridge House Hotel - 8pm - Competitors unwind at the Gala Dinner with special guests including Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen.

Saturday 9th July - Semi Final Saturday - Host of activities including the launch of the Texel Sheep Breeding Championships. Special guests include Minister for Agriculture, Mary Coughlan. Team Award presentations at 12 noon by Minister Tom Parlon. Hot Air Balloons - weather permitting. Also D21 summit with 'Heads of Countries' holding informal talks in Charleville Castle at 6pm.

Sunday 10th July - Final Sunday - Host of activities including the International Sheep Shearing Championships. Also World Champion Sheaf Tosser attempts to break the World Record during the day. World Champion presentations at 5.30pm by Minister Tom Parlon.

Press enquiries only - 087 8241782