Belgooly Show crowds bask in the sunshine on glorious day
The south Cork event is one of the “lucky” fixture fixtures on the annual circuit, apparently guaranteed sunshine, while some other events are dogged by bad weather.
The only weather hazard those attending last Saturday had to look out for was sunburn. The Agri Aware mobile farm was a big hit with the children.
Exhibitors of the champion animals and arts and crafts included the following.
Supreme champion: Seamus Lehane, Clonakilty.
Brood mare: Niall O’Donovan, Garrendruig, Timoleague.
Foal: Michael McCarthy, Western Road, Clonakilty.
Young horse: Seamus Lehane.
Hunter: Val Hyde, Ballymacoda.
Working hunter horse: Philip Copithorne, Kinsale.
Ridden pony: Alix Cuneen, Blarney Led pony: Orla Whelton, Clonakilty.
Working hunter pony: Ruth Good, Riverstick.
Supreme champion dairy animal: Brian Hayes, Kinsale.
Maiden dairy heifer: John and Ricky Barrett, Ballinhassig.
Friesian cow: Brian Hayes, Kinsale.
Friesian heifer in milk: John O’Sullivan, Whitechurch.
Friesian heifer calf: George White, Ballygarvan.
Champion beef animal: John and Kate Tait, Midleton.
Beef calf: Tony O’Leary, Ballincollig.
Best in show: Phillipa Mockler Murphy, Minane Bridge.
Best individual exhibit (baking section): Eileen S Kelleher, Riverstick.
Best dressed teddy bear: Oisin Whyte, Riverstick.
Most suitably dressed lady: Marie Foster, Belgooly.
Bonny baby: Elle Mae Hemlock McCarthy, Riverstick.
Best dancer: Sharon O’Leary, Riverstick.
Veronica Stuart lace trophy: Maureen Southwell, Belgooly.
