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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.

John and Makiko Barton at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

29. John and Makiko Barton at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

John and Makiko Barton at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Julie Harvey. Photo: Photo: Julie Harvey.

Marye Blundell and Bill Lanigan at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

30. Marye Blundell and Bill Lanigan at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Marye Blundell and Bill Lanigan at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Julie Harvey. Photo: Photo: Julie Harvey.

Sophie and Amy Martyn with their prizes at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

31. Sophie and Amy Martyn with their prizes at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Sophie and Amy Martyn with their prizes at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Julie Harvey. Photo: Photo: Julie Harvey.

Trevor and Anne Cole at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

32. Trevor and Anne Cole at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Trevor and Anne Cole at Ossory Show 2026 in The Showgrounds, Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. | Photo: Julie Harvey. Photo: Photo: Julie Harvey.

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