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.
13. Junior champion Holstein Friesian owned by Eamon McLoughney from Nenagh and shown by Anna McLoughney at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
14. The Dawn Meats winning heifer, owned by MK Commercials, Co. Clare and shown by Shane Kelleher and Catherine Minogue, pictured with Pat Hally and Stephen Frend from Dawn Meats at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
15. The Dawn Meats winning bullock, owned and shown by Oliver and Jason Stanley from Oldcastle, Co. Meath, pictured with Pat Hally and Stephen Frend from Dawn Meats at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
16. The Belgian Blue champion Male All Ireland September calf owned and shown by Tommy Fitzgerald from Clonaslee, Co. Laois at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
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