'A big outdoor party': Crowds flock to day one of Cork Summer Show 

Committee estimates an attendance of 20,000 at day one of the historic event.

Cal Power of Cork City pictured at the Cork Summer Show. Picture: Clare Keogh

There may be the newest technologies and machinery on display, but the Cork Summer Show has its roots in 218 years of agricultural history.

Each year, there are crowds of over 40,000 people attracted to the event held at the Cork Showgrounds in Curraheen, and this weekend is on track to be even better than ever.