1,700 entries for ISA’s first virtual agricultural show

Even before the event started, 600 members of the public had cast their votes for 75 excellent entries in the Life on the Farm photo competition.

ISA Virtual Show rosette winner Ciara Slattery, Co Clare, champion equestrian young handler.

Singer Daniel O’Donnell led the best wishes as the Irish Shows Association staged its first ever virtual agricultural show last Saturday.

With 1,700 entries (from Ireland north and south, Spain, Poland, Canada, the US and the UK), the show tested exhibitors’ online skills with pictures and videos, as well as their stockmanship or presentation of farm produce.