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IN PICTURES: Laois farming fun and competition winners at Ossory Show

Lynda Kiernan
By Lynda Kiernan

Reporter

Published 27th Jul 2026, 17:16 GMT
Updated 27th Jul 2026, 21:30 GMT

Farm animals and farm fans of all ages gathered for one of Laois’ favourite agricultural shows last weekend in Rathdowney.

The Ossory Show 2026 took place once again at The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney and Alf and Julie Harvey were there for the Leinster Express / Laois Live capturing the atmosphere. Scroll down and tap the arrows to view 30 great photos from the day.

Shane, Laura, Hannah, Oisin and Grace Cleary at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

9. Shane, Laura, Hannah, Oisin and Grace Cleary at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Shane, Laura, Hannah, Oisin and Grace Cleary at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

Mary Kate Carroll, Ciara Rodahan and Katie Fallon from Laois Macra at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

10. Mary Kate Carroll, Ciara Rodahan and Katie Fallon from Laois Macra at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Mary Kate Carroll, Ciara Rodahan and Katie Fallon from Laois Macra at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

Sean, Jordan and Katie Donohoe at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

11. Sean, Jordan and Katie Donohoe at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Sean, Jordan and Katie Donohoe at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

Larry O'Neill, David Hyland, Diarmuid Finnan and James Hyland at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

12. Larry O'Neill, David Hyland, Diarmuid Finnan and James Hyland at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Larry O'Neill, David Hyland, Diarmuid Finnan and James Hyland at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

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