A Limerick Showstoppwer in the Racecourse this Sunday

LIMERICK Show boasts the very best features of traditional agricultural shows married with numerous new attractions, even including a wedding marquee!

It is always one of the last big days out of the summer for all the family before schools return and the nights and temperatures fall. It takes place this Sunday, August 23.

Up to 15,000 visitors, 1,000 competitors and 150 trade exhibitors will descend on Limerick Racecourse to experience the 94th running unique event which is a fixture in the Limerick social calendar.

Leo Walsh, president, said their aim is to bring the people of the city and county together. He is looking forward to welcoming returning and new visitors to experience the new and improved show for 2026.

“Limerick Show has always been about showcasing the very best of Limerick and the surrounding areas and we hope that this year, more than ever, people will come out and support the local farmers, producers and exhibitors that will be on display,” said Mr Walsh. Healso expressed his thanks to local company AMCS who have once again been named as lead sponsor.

“We’re thrilled to have AMCS on board as our lead sponsors for 2026. Having a connection with a strong Limerick-based company was important for us and AMCS is a great example of a Limerick success story. Limerick Show has been a huge part of the Limerick social calendar since the first show took place in 1929. This tradition lives on today and we’re delighted that AMCS is supporting us and helping keep the tradition alive."

Part of that tradition is the prestigious Limerick Leader Cup which dates back to 1946 (pictured below).

It is presented to a winning rider in the show jumping arena every year.

Mr Walsh said it is a great honour to win it and everybody who does has their name engraved on it. The Liam MacCarthy, Mick Mackey and Irish Press Cups will also be there if you want to get a photo to mark Limerick senior and minor hurlers outstanding year,

Back again this year is the Careers Village and a wedding marquee for those making a bigger decision. There will also be the LEO marquee showcasing local crafts and food produce.

Some of the finest livestock in the country of all breeds will be on show while Limerick Show is renowned for showcasing the best of Irish horse breeding and show jumping.

The Kids Zone is bigger and better with free entertainment including amusements, magic show, pony rides, animal farm and a train to ferry them around the grounds. Children under 16 get free entry so with live music, retail village, artisan food, crafts, horticulture, hugely popular dog show and lots more, there is something for all the family.

Enjoy live music and dancing from 12.30pm to 2.30pm with Tex Deegan followed by Trudy Lawlor and her band from 2.30 to 4.30pm.

Celia Holman Lee is hosting a must-see fashion show at 3pm wheere attendees can enjoy the latest fashion trends and styles from local boutiques.

As part of their mission to bring the city and county together the Limerick Show is providing a complimentary bus ride from the city to and from the showgrounds, departing from the Gaelic Grounds at 11am; Parkway Shopping Centre at 11.30am and Crescent Shopping Centre at 12pm. Return journeys commence at 4.30pm. The going at the Racecourse will be firm after the drought with Met Eireann forecasting a dry day for the 94th show.