Growing from strength to strength, Tullamore Show has something that will interest everyone and it’s a must for those who have yet to experience the remarkable atmosphere of Tullamore’s hectic and energetic showgrounds.
Being one of the highlights in the agricultural calendar, this year’s show will certainly meet expectations of being diverse, creative and full of interesting stands and exhibitors.
The impressive giant stands, the condition and rarity of the livestock and the scale of ideas and information on offer will create a great day out for all the family.
For some, it’s about putting on a pair of wellies, embracing rural Ireland and discovering copious amounts of information about the latest in machinery, livestock or agricultural news.
Fashion
However, for others, the Tullamore Show is all about the glitz and glamour, and who wouldn’t be interested, especially when the best dress lady stands to win €1,000 and a hotel stay in a four-star hotel.
For those with a particular interest in fashion, there will be a number of catwalk events promoting and highlighting current clothing trends. This extensive lineup will have a variety of events and will host a number of fashion professionals.
The whole family can get involved in the fashion aspect of the show, as there are also prizes for the best-dressed man, glamorous granny, traditional farmer and even best-dressed dog.
Shearing
For those with less stylish interests, Tullamore Show will showcase a number of junior and senior sheep shearing competitions.
Sheep farmers from all over Ireland will demonstrate the technical skill and effort involved in shearing sheep. Shearers will be revealing the expertise involved, using the various methods such as blade and machine.
Four-time all-Ireland champion Ivan Scott will be shearing live for spectators and demonstrating the speed and accuracy involved with competitive sheep shearing. World record holder George Graham, who sheared 491 sheep in nine hours, will display the common Bowen method of sheep shearing.
After all the sheep have been sheared, leading wool merchant Seamus Dooley will teach farmers how to store wool correctly.
Staying on the sheep topic, the Tullamore sheep dog trials offer an excellent opportunity for people to see top-class dogs in action as they attempt to round up flocks of sheep around an obstacle course. This is an exciting competition for both young and experienced competitors.
Spectators can expect to be amazed at the obedience and precise actions of the sheep dogs. The eight fastest runs, without errors, go through to the final, which will surely be a nail-biting experience to watch.
Farm skills
A highlight of this year’s show is Macra’s all-Ireland farm skills competition. Tullamore Show hosts the national final, which will see a number of Macra clubs from throughout Ireland compete in order to be crowned best farm skills winners.
Members of the different Macra clubs will be putting their machine, fencing and various other farming skills to the test in order to win the title. The objective of the competition is to highlight the skills involved with modern farming, while also demonstrating the importance of farm safety.
Cookery
While at the show, there is a strong probability of being lured into the cookery demonstration tent.
With the appetising aromas being produced, the cooking demos on display will surely satisfy your interests and your taste buds.
Celebrity chef Neven Maguire will cook up some of his finest dishes and will provide live demonstrations on how to prepare and cook delectable and mouthwatering food. Neven will also give his secret tips on food preparations, so arrive early to get a seat.
Crafts
When visiting Tullamore Show, it is impossible not to be inspired by all the vintage, creative artwork, craft and baking on display.
Talented craftsmen and amateur bakers have dedicated their time to designing and making some special items solely for Tullamore Show spectators.
Make sure to take a glimpse at everything on display and maybe consider taking notes, as you just might be motivated to enter the various categories next year.
Judging of the different categories can be an anxious and agonising wait, but to see the overall champions of the various classes, it is definitely worth their while.
This year’s show is sure to be a continuing success, so make sure to clear your diary for 14 August and head to the 2016 Tullamore Show.
Are you going to Tullamore & AIB National Livestock Show 2016?
Get the most out of the show with the new Farmers Journal Tullamore Show iPhone app. This app is all you need for the latest news from this year’s show, which takes place on Sunday 14th August 2016.
To download the app, follow these links:
on an Apple iPhone or iPad, find the Tullamore Show app by the Irish Farmers Journal on the iTunes storeon an Android smartphone, find the Tullamore Show app by the Irish Farmers Journal on the Google Play store
Growing from strength to strength, Tullamore Show has something that will interest everyone and it’s a must for those who have yet to experience the remarkable atmosphere of Tullamore’s hectic and energetic showgrounds.
Being one of the highlights in the agricultural calendar, this year’s show will certainly meet expectations of being diverse, creative and full of interesting stands and exhibitors.
The impressive giant stands, the condition and rarity of the livestock and the scale of ideas and information on offer will create a great day out for all the family.
For some, it’s about putting on a pair of wellies, embracing rural Ireland and discovering copious amounts of information about the latest in machinery, livestock or agricultural news.
Fashion
However, for others, the Tullamore Show is all about the glitz and glamour, and who wouldn’t be interested, especially when the best dress lady stands to win €1,000 and a hotel stay in a four-star hotel.
For those with a particular interest in fashion, there will be a number of catwalk events promoting and highlighting current clothing trends. This extensive lineup will have a variety of events and will host a number of fashion professionals.
The whole family can get involved in the fashion aspect of the show, as there are also prizes for the best-dressed man, glamorous granny, traditional farmer and even best-dressed dog.
Shearing
For those with less stylish interests, Tullamore Show will showcase a number of junior and senior sheep shearing competitions.
Sheep farmers from all over Ireland will demonstrate the technical skill and effort involved in shearing sheep. Shearers will be revealing the expertise involved, using the various methods such as blade and machine.
Four-time all-Ireland champion Ivan Scott will be shearing live for spectators and demonstrating the speed and accuracy involved with competitive sheep shearing. World record holder George Graham, who sheared 491 sheep in nine hours, will display the common Bowen method of sheep shearing.
After all the sheep have been sheared, leading wool merchant Seamus Dooley will teach farmers how to store wool correctly.
Staying on the sheep topic, the Tullamore sheep dog trials offer an excellent opportunity for people to see top-class dogs in action as they attempt to round up flocks of sheep around an obstacle course. This is an exciting competition for both young and experienced competitors.
Spectators can expect to be amazed at the obedience and precise actions of the sheep dogs. The eight fastest runs, without errors, go through to the final, which will surely be a nail-biting experience to watch.
Farm skills
A highlight of this year’s show is Macra’s all-Ireland farm skills competition. Tullamore Show hosts the national final, which will see a number of Macra clubs from throughout Ireland compete in order to be crowned best farm skills winners.
Members of the different Macra clubs will be putting their machine, fencing and various other farming skills to the test in order to win the title. The objective of the competition is to highlight the skills involved with modern farming, while also demonstrating the importance of farm safety.
Cookery
While at the show, there is a strong probability of being lured into the cookery demonstration tent.
With the appetising aromas being produced, the cooking demos on display will surely satisfy your interests and your taste buds.
Celebrity chef Neven Maguire will cook up some of his finest dishes and will provide live demonstrations on how to prepare and cook delectable and mouthwatering food. Neven will also give his secret tips on food preparations, so arrive early to get a seat.
Crafts
When visiting Tullamore Show, it is impossible not to be inspired by all the vintage, creative artwork, craft and baking on display.
Talented craftsmen and amateur bakers have dedicated their time to designing and making some special items solely for Tullamore Show spectators.
Make sure to take a glimpse at everything on display and maybe consider taking notes, as you just might be motivated to enter the various categories next year.
Judging of the different categories can be an anxious and agonising wait, but to see the overall champions of the various classes, it is definitely worth their while.
This year’s show is sure to be a continuing success, so make sure to clear your diary for 14 August and head to the 2016 Tullamore Show.
Are you going to Tullamore & AIB National Livestock Show 2016?
Get the most out of the show with the new Farmers Journal Tullamore Show iPhone app. This app is all you need for the latest news from this year’s show, which takes place on Sunday 14th August 2016.
To download the app, follow these links:
on an Apple iPhone or iPad, find the Tullamore Show app by the Irish Farmers Journal on the iTunes storeon an Android smartphone, find the Tullamore Show app by the Irish Farmers Journal on the Google Play store 
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