'Big outdoor party': Thousands turn out for Cork Summer Show

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says the importance of such events to the agricultural industry cannot be overstated

Sophie O'Flynn-Mahony and Adam and JJ Murphy from Cobh at the Cork Summer Show at the Cork Showgrounds, Curraheen over the weekend. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Plenty of sunshine and sources of fun made for a stellar weekend for families at this year’s Cork Summer Show.

Large crowds — estimated by the committee to have been in line with other years across Saturday and Sunday — gathered for what was described as “a big outdoor party”.