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"Volunteers and community spirit at the heart of Summer shows"

Speaking ahead of the new show season, Irish Shows Association (ISA) National Secretary, Jim Harrison, paid tribute to the dedication and commitment of local show committees.

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

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Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

Abbott Ann retains her Emerald crown

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Summer show season comes crashing in

Summer show season comes crashing in

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Tullamore Show young handler event returns with new training show

Tullamore Show young handler event returns with new training show

Tullamore Show young handler event returns with new training show

PEDIGREE 20 April 2026

Muir urges caution with visible TB lesions

Muir urges caution with visible TB lesions

Muir urges caution with visible TB lesions

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

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Farmers better served by Bord Bia out of the news

Farmers better served by Bord Bia out of the news

Irrespective of any issues with governance, Bord Bia's energy should be focused on maximising the value of the produce from Irish farms.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

Hosted by Northern Ireland's Young Limousin Breeders’ Club and Limousin Cattle Club, the recent Rising Stars Calf Show featured over 100 entries from new and established herds, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD has confirmed funding of over €1m to support agricultural shows in 2026.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

A new five-year sponsorship deal has been agreed between Tullamore National Livestock Show and FBD Insurance.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Milk supplied to processors and co-ops for the year 2025 was the highest ever recorded.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

Irish Simmentals excelling in the UK

Nevan McKiernan speaks to some of the Irish Simmental breeders whose cattle have bred champions and high-sellers in the UK in recent years.

PEDIGREE 21 January 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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