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.
17. The Belgian Blue champion Male All Ireland September calf owned and shown by Tommy and Pauline Fitzgerald from Clonaslee, Co. Laois 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
18. Crowds at the cattle rings at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
19. The All-Ireland Belgian Blue Breeeding Heifer champion, owned and shown by Liam Dolan from Donegal, pictured with sponsor Eoin Jordan from Jordan Agri at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
20. The Hereford champion owned and shown by Edward Dudley from Thurles, Co. Tipperary pictured with John Appelbe (judge) at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
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