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.
9. The champion Belgian Blue September heifer calf owned and shown by Valerie Keogh from Tullamore, pictured with Thomas O'Doherty, Irish Belgian Blue chairman; judges Derek Forde and Johnny Burke; Andy Murphy, Linda Keogh, 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
10. Joe Maher from Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny with his champion Limousin at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
11. Patrick, Eva and John Hickey from Tang, Co. Westmeath with their champion Angus at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
12. Cillain Barlow from Aherlow with his 1st prize Angus Bull at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
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