Shows

Limousin leave it all on the line in Balmoral

Balmoral Show 2026 proved an incredible one for the Limousin breed, claiming the supreme beef interbreed and junior beef interbreed championships, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 20 May 2026

Limousin leave it all on the line in Balmoral

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Balmoral Show produces historic moments

Balmoral Show produces historic moments

PEDIGREE 20 May 2026

Reglisse daughter proves too Adorable for pedigree judge

Reglisse daughter proves too Adorable for pedigree judge

PEDIGREE 19 May 2026

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

PEDIGREE 16 May 2026

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

Cork-bred heifer wins Balmoral Show

PEDIGREE 14 May 2026

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North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

North East Charolais Calf Show destined for Ballyjamesduff

Hosting its Rising Stars Calf Show in Ballyjamesduff Mart on Saturday 16 May is the North Eastern Charolais Club.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

The bill aims to prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs, as well as ban trail hunting and terrier work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 May 2026

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Day one of Balmoral Show 2026 has been a remarkable one for the Wilson family from Co Down, claiming both the overall champion Charolais and Simmental awards, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

Tullamore Show launch marks 35 years of agricultural excellence

The official launch of the 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show has taken place, marking a significant milestone as the event celebrates 35 years as Ireland’s premier agricultural show.

NEWS 3 May 2026

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

THis week, Nevan McKiernan caught up with Freda Kinnarney, President of the Irish Shows Association (ISA), who believes agricultural shows have a major role to play in rural Ireland.

COMMUNITY 3 May 2026

Meet the sisters who won two All-Irelands in one day

Meet the sisters who won two All-Irelands in one day

Nevan McKiernan catches up with Gemma and Zoe Salter, the sisters who won the senior and intermediate FBD All-Ireland Young Stock Person championships in 2025.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

Nevan McKiernan outlines some of the key steps in preparing animals for summer shows.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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