Show Programme 2026

 

Friday July 24th

 

Any non-perishable exhibits can be dropped off at the marquee in the show field between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday

Saturday July 25th (Show Day)

8:00am Showgrounds opens for admission of exhibits

9:00am Dog entries taken from now until 10am

10:30am Goat judging starts

10:30am Sheep judging starts

10:30am All horse judging commences

11:00am Cattle judging starts

11:00am MidWest broadcasting live from the field all day, call in for the chat!

11:00am Dog Show begins

11.00am Childrens entertainment starts 11am-3pm

12:00pm Moffatt School of Irish Dancing with performances from the World Champion winners

12:30pm Official Show Opening with Noel Mullins (former Editor of the Irish Field), Maria Walsh MEP and Darragh Calleary TD will be in attendance

1:00pm Robert Padden providing music for the field all day

1:30pm Jiving competition for adults

2:30pm Bonny Baby

2:30pm Tug of War competition

3pm The fabulous Chloe Sweeney kicks off the music in the Marquee

4pm Glamorous Granny, Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gent are chosen.

4:00pm Lunging commences

4:30pm Donkey Derby

6.00pm The amazing Darragh Monaghan takes over entertainment in the Marquee.

9:00pm The mighty Paddy Garvin sings us into the night in the Marquee.

 

Dog Entries, Bonny Baby, Jiving, Tug of War, Donkey Derby and Lunging can all be entered on the day. 

All times are approximate and subject to change based on entries, weather conditions etc.

It is the exhibitor's responsibility to be on time.