From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage

TikTok sensation Black Betty, alongside her owners, siblings Katie and Eamon Shanahan, has set their sights on the Cork Summer Show following her debut at Belgooly this May

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.