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Tullamore Show in pictures: 60,000 visitors take in livestock and agri showcase

All the action at the country’s largest one-day show

Jack and Darragh McDonnell, from Foxford, Co Mayo, at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show at Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Jack and Darragh McDonnell, from Foxford, Co Mayo, at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show at Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Sun Aug 10 2025 - 17:03

Held in Butterfield Estate in Tullamore, Co Offaly, the Tullamore Show attracts an estimated 60,000 visitors, with 700 trade stands showcasing the agri sector, home industries, farm produce, forestry, farm machinery and more.

The event is held annually on the second Sunday in August and features the FBD National Livestock Show, showcasing various breeds of cattle and sheep.

Having a laugh: Katie Lordan and Chloe Hegarty, from West Cork, with Nohoval Titan, a Belgian Blue Calf, at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Having a laugh: Katie Lordan and Chloe Hegarty, from West Cork, with Nohoval Titan, a Belgian Blue Calf, at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Peter O’Rourke with Killoneen Vicki in the Charolais Young Breeders' Class at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Peter O’Rourke with Killoneen Vicki in the Charolais Young Breeders' Class at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Sophie Farrell, from Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, with Hilltop Valentino, a pedigree Charolais. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Sophie Farrell, from Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, with Hilltop Valentino, a pedigree Charolais. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Registered Connemara Brood Mare class entries at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Registered Connemara Brood Mare class entries at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Visitors enjoy taking in the animals at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Visitors enjoy taking in the animals at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Peeping in at the judging going on in the Horticulture tent at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Peeping in at the judging going on in the Horticulture tent at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Crowds watch proceedings at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Crowds watch proceedings at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Mike and Kristina Feeney, with Philp Larkin (centre) and Padrig Larkin (right), all from Galway, at the show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Mike and Kristina Feeney, with Philp Larkin (centre) and Padrig Larkin (right), all from Galway, at the show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Odhran and James Anderson, from Ferbane, Co Offaly, at the show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Odhran and James Anderson, from Ferbane, Co Offaly, at the show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Entrants in the best dressed ladies competition. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Entrants in the best dressed ladies competition. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Martin and Angela Pollard, from Dundrum, Co Tipperary, dancing at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Martin and Angela Pollard, from Dundrum, Co Tipperary, dancing at the Tullamore Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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