From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage
Katie Shanahan with brother Eamon Shanahan and Black Betty prepping ahead of the Cork Summer Show. Pictures: Pat Calnan, Glandore
With summer approaching, agricultural shows are back in focus — and West Cork’s Katie Shanahan is preparing to take to the cattle ring.
After kicking off her showing circuit by coming in second place in the Belgooly & District Agricultural Show, which celebrated its 80th year in May, and a whole calendar full of Cork and local shows, Ms Shanahan has set her sights on the Cork Summer Show this June with her internet sensation, Black Betty.
