It’s sunny side up as Tullamore Show set for bumper crowds

Organisers do not expect weather problems for next Sunday’s Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show, where exhibitors will flock in search of some of the €165,000 on offer for the best livestock, home industries, dogs, inventions, poultry, best dressed lady, glamorous granny — and much more.

The event moved to the Butterfield Estate at Blueball, Tullamore, in 2009, after two consecutive summer floods led to cancellations at a former site.

Since the move, the show has enjoyed growing success and record attendances. In 2011 more than 60,000 people and 650 trade stand exhibitors attended.