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.
21. The All-Ireland Belgian Blue Commercial champion owned by the Stevenson family from Donegal; shown by William Stevenson and pictured with judges Fergal Flanagan and Brian Dyer at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
22. The reserve champion Tirlán Holstein Friesian January Calf, jointly owned and shown by Jordan Donohoe from Ballylinan and Cathal McLoughney from Nenagh pictured with Alan Stephenson from sponsor Tirlán at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
23. The reserve champion Hereford owned and shown by Jack and Hannah Larkin from Tullamore, Co. Offaly pictured with John Appelbe (judge) at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Photo: Alf Harvey
24. The Junior 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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