Highlights from the all-Ireland young stockperson finals at Ballinrobe Show, proudly supported by the Irish Shows Association, FBD Insurance and the Irish Farmers Journal. \ Claire Nash

Liam Barry prepping for the intermediate class. \ Claire Nash

Peter McAreavey at the all-Ireland young stockperson finals. \ Claire Nash

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Young farmer brushes her animal ahead of judging at Ballinrobe Show. \ Claire Nash

Early preparations as handlers get everything ready for the ring. \ Claire Nash

Saoirse O'Doherty having a quick bite. \ Claire Nash

Adam Lally using a cattle blower to get ready for the judges. \ Claire Nash

Judge Martin Ryan talks to the senior competitors. \ Claire Nash

Ring action at Ballinrobe Show, where young farmers showcase their abilities. \ Claire Nash

Judge Sean McGovrin speaking with the young handlers. \ Claire Nash

Ciara Fitzpatrick (senior) taking a break after the interviews. \ Claire Nash

Scene at the ring of the all-Ireland young stockperson finals. \ Claire Nash

Judge Sean McGovern observing stockmanship in the ring at Ballinrobe. \ Claire Nash

Judge Lisa Dowd at the ring as finals unfold. \ Claire Nash

Saoirse O'Doherty during the ring craft round. \ Claire Nash

Families watching their young farmers. \ Claire Nash

Young handlers lined up in the show ring as judging takes place at the all-Ireland finals in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo.\ Claire Nash

Keziah Shaw walking in the ring. \ Claire Nash

Patrick Foy during the ring craft round. \ Claire Nash

Judge Lisa Dowd with Adam Woods from the Irish Farmers Journal during the all-Ireland young stockperson finals. \ Claire Nash

Judge Sean McGovern congratulates a young winner. \ Claire Nash

A winner competitor pictured at the all-Ireland young stockperson finals. \ Claire Nash