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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.

Carmel and Lily Phelan looking after the flowers and veg at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

25. Carmel and Lily Phelan looking after the flowers and veg at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Carmel and Lily Phelan looking after the flowers and veg at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

Winner of the Sophie Pearson Memorial Trophy for Young Handlers, Leanne Lynch from Mountmellick, Co. Laois pictured with David Pearson and judge Grace Wharton at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

26. Winner of the Sophie Pearson Memorial Trophy for Young Handlers, Leanne Lynch from Mountmellick, Co. Laois pictured with David Pearson and judge Grace Wharton at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Winner of the Sophie Pearson Memorial Trophy for Young Handlers, Leanne Lynch from Mountmellick, Co. Laois pictured with David Pearson and judge Grace Wharton at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Alf Harvey. Photo: Photo: Alf Harvey.

KIeran, Mary, Bill and Kieran John Campion at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

27. KIeran, Mary, Bill and Kieran John Campion at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

KIeran, Mary, Bill and Kieran John Campion at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Julie Harvey. Photo: Photo: Julie Harvey.

Dog Cosmo with Alan, Matthew, Emma, Katie Ann, Teegan, Patrick, Shawn and Amelia at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

28. Dog Cosmo with Alan, Matthew, Emma, Katie Ann, Teegan, Patrick, Shawn and Amelia at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Dog Cosmo with Alan, Matthew, Emma, Katie Ann, Teegan, Patrick, Shawn and Amelia at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Julie Harvey. Photo: Photo: Julie Harvey.

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