Matthew Halpin, beef specialist with the Irish Farmers Journal speaking at the breeding stand at the recent Tullamore Farm open day. \ Philip Doyle

John Fagan from Oldcastle, Co Meath at the sheep performance stand at Tullamore Farm open day. \ Philip Doyle

Sean Ryan and his daughters Helen, Mary Kate, Lisa, and Alison, from Thomastown, Co Kilkenny at Tullamore Farm open day. \ Philip Doyle

John Sheeran and Andrew Glynn of Bimeda at Tullamore Farm open day. \ Philip Doyle

Jamie and Thomas Mcconkey from Monaghan enjoying an ice cream at Tullamore Farm open day. \ Philip Doyle

Mairead Lavery with Elizabeth Ormiston and her grandchildren May and Philip from Co Cavan at Tullamore Farm open day. \ Philip Doyle