Three of the largest continental breeds will host their national shows at this year’s FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society is hosting its 35th National Limousin Show at the upcoming Tullamore Show.
The society is eagerly anticipating this highlight of the Limousin-showing calendar, where breeders, farmers and industry enthusiasts from across the country gather to view top-tier livestock. This year’s event promises exceptional competition, featuring past national champions returning to the ring, alongside an outstanding turnout across the senior, junior and calf sections.
A notable addition to this year’s schedule is the introduction of dedicated categories for 2026-born calves, dividing both bull and heifer classes into embryo transfer (ET) and naturally bred categories. This initiative aims to provide a fair, balanced platform for both traditional natural service and advanced breeding technologies.
Judging kicks off at 9.15am in ring 12, with the junior and senior Limousin young handler classes, highlighting the talent and handling skills of young breeders aged 12 to 25.
Male classes will be judged first, culminating in the male championship, followed immediately by the female classes and female championship.
Always a keenly contested favourite, as well as an incredible showcase, is the pairs class, which has attracted a great entry this year.
The Limousin showcase will conclude with the crowning of the coveted national show supreme champion of 2026 – a prestigious title claimed last year by Mullary Vabulous, presented by Michael and Brodie Molloy.
The Limousin Society thanks all exhibitors for their tireless dedication in presenting world-class cattle, as well as their generous sponsors, whose support makes this showcase possible.
National Simmental Show
This year’s National Simmental Show at Tullamore will be the 30th staging of the National Simmental Championships, which is in conjunction with the National Livestock Show at Tullamore.
The National Simmental Championships at Tullamore has grown in stature over the years and is now established as the number one event for Simmental exhibitors hoping to win a rosette. This year’s championship looks ultra-competitive once again, with 112 animals entered across the 14 classes, which includes 10 national titles.
As is now customary, events in the Simmental ring will get underway with young members handling classes at 10.30am.
Tasked with judging this year’s show is Jim Goldie from the Newbiemains Simmental herd in Annan, Scotland. Jim is no stranger to these parts, having judged the premier autumn sale in 2016.
Winning the 29th National Supreme Simmental Championship in 2025 were Garrett and Lyndsey Behan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, with their national junior bull champion Clonagh Sammy Fabulous. Great excitement is anticipated around the Simmental ring when Jim Goldie will tap forward his 2026 overall champion sometime around 3.30pm.
The Simmental Society would like to thank all sponsors and stewards who make this day possible and invite all cattle followers to come and see first-hand the quality of today’s beef Simmental.
National Charolais Show
Also hosting its 30th national show is the Irish Charolais Cattle Society, now one of the flagship markers of the showing season for Charolais breeders, where it is a great achievement to pick up a rosette.
Judging will kick off at 10am sharp, with rings 10 and 11 playing hosts to both males and females. Excitement is building, with over 140 Charolais cattle entered from every corner of Ireland.
There are six national championships up for grabs on the day and they will be hot competition for the 2026 overall champion title.
Winning the 29th National Supreme Charolais Championship in 2025 was Brendan and Niall Canning from Co Sligo, with their heifer Sagesse Vera.
The Charolais society thanks its generous sponsors for their continued support for the last 30 years.
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