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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.

Erwin and Jimmy Stanley at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

13. Erwin and Jimmy Stanley at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Erwin and Jimmy Stanley at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

Ben Allen and Siobhan Ryan from Raheen with a charolais heifer at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

14. Ben Allen and Siobhan Ryan from Raheen with a charolais heifer at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Ben Allen and Siobhan Ryan from Raheen with a charolais heifer at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

Ben Patterson, Harry Hargroves and Jamie Rice at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

15. Ben Patterson, Harry Hargroves and Jamie Rice at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Ben Patterson, Harry Hargroves and Jamie Rice at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

Valerie Carey, Nicola Maher and Emma Carey at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

16. Valerie Carey, Nicola Maher and Emma Carey at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Valerie Carey, Nicola Maher and Emma Carey at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

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