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Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

International flavour to this year's festival as 22 contestants vie for royal title, compiled by Patrick Brogan, festival PRO.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

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Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

In pictures: this week in photos as spring work ramps up nationwide

In pictures: this week in photos as spring work ramps up nationwide

In pictures: this week in photos as spring work ramps up nationwide

NEWS 10 May 2026

Timetable of the main agricultural events at the show

Timetable of the main agricultural events at the show

Timetable of the main agricultural events at the show

BLANK 9 May 2026

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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 22 April 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

Shows, sales and events taking place across NI farming over the next week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 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 22 April 2026

Participants selected for the ‘Ready to Lead 2026’ programme

Participants selected for the ‘Ready to Lead 2026’ programme

IFA, in partnership with FBD Insurance and Farm Business Skillnet, is pleased to announce the selection of the participants for the ‘Ready to Lead 2026’ programme.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

Shows, sales and events happening across the NI farming industry over the next week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Macra’s rural youth roadshow uncovers the big issues

Macra’s rural youth roadshow uncovers the big issues

Rural housing was consistently highlighted as a major concern, with members outlining difficulties ranging from securing planning permission to accessing affordable homes to rent or purchase.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

Shows, sales and events taking place across the NI farming industry over the next week

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 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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