The farming community in Laois and around Ireland descended on Rathdowney for the 2026 edition of the Ossory Agricultural Show, where top-class cattle breeds competed for various big prizes. Enjoy more pictures taken at The Showgrounds, Coolfin, by Alf Harvey on Sunday, July 26.
5. Champion Angus Young Handler Cillian Barlow from Glen of Aherlow pictured with Jim Dockery from Towra Angus Herd, Shinrone, Co. Offaly at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
6. The Belgian Blue reserve champion male All-Ireland September calf owned by James McNally from Longford and shown by Fergal Manning, pictured with judges Derek Forde and Johnny Burke; Elaine Ward from sponsor FBD and Sean Sherman, Irish Belgian Blue Society, at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
7. The champion Holstein Friesian Reary Norah owned and shown by Kevin Flynn from Clonaslee at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
8. The reserve champion Belgian Blue September heifer calf owned and shown by Tadhg Hannon from Limerick, pictured with Thomas O'Doherty, Irish Belgian Blue chairman; judges Derek Forde and Johnny Burke; sponsor Paul Cuddy, FBD; and Sean Sherman, Irish Belgian Blue Society at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
2 / 8