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Crowds from all over the country made the journey to Co Cavan for the 78th Virginia Agricultural Show.
One of the main attractions at the show is the Baileys champion dairy cow, which has a prize of €10,000 up for grabs. The title will be contested by over 25 dairy breeders from the four provinces in Ireland.
The event itself is the most prestigious competition of its kind in the entire country, which rewards strength, good body conformation as well as quality milk production.
The Simmental, @irishcharolais and @irishlimousin North Eastern clubs are all hosting club finals at this years @virginiashow pic.twitter.com/ZVdmJCciQy
— FJ Pedigree (@FJ_Pedigree) August 21, 2019
John McEnroe took home the champion Angus title with his five-year-old cow Liss Biluri M412.
Champion Angus at @virginiashow goes to John McEnroe with his five year old cow Liss Biluri M412 pic.twitter.com/WDt8OHDtQw
— FJ Pedigree (@FJ_Pedigree) August 21, 2019
The winner of the champion Charolais title went to Adam and William Woods from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan.
Champion @irishcharolais at @virginiashow goes to William and @ajwwoods , Ballyconnell, Co Cavan pic.twitter.com/9TUKJzDonh
— FJ Pedigree (@FJ_Pedigree) August 21, 2019
Other attractions include cattle showing, sheep shearing demonstrations, dog shows and tent talks on bio-diversity and food.
Gary Jones From Co Wexford getting this heifer ready for the Diageo Baileys €10,000 Irish Champion Cow Final at 3.30pm ?????????? @FJ_Pedigree @farmersjournal pic.twitter.com/6w63NsBsbS
— Katriona Kinsella (@KatrionaKinsel1) August 21, 2019
Martin Davis from Co Longford took home the male Limousin overall champion.
Martin Davis from Co Longford with his male Limousin overall champion ?? @FJ_Pedigree @farmersjournal pic.twitter.com/B7blKOvSdg
— Katriona Kinsella (@KatrionaKinsel1) August 21, 2019
Zoe Grennan and Hannah Williamson with their prize-winning Holstein calf pairs.
Zoe Grennan & Hannah Williamson with their prize-winning Holstein calf pairs ?? @farmersjournal @FJ_Pedigree #virginiashow pic.twitter.com/eLQ712tBiH
— Katriona Kinsella (@KatrionaKinsel1) August 21, 2019
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