Farm, food and fun draw more than 40,000 to Cork Summer Show

Over 40,000 people attended the 220TH Cork Summer Show with live milking demonstrations, sheep shearing, showing, horticultural and cooking demonstrations.

The Hackett and O’Driscoll girls enjoy a day out at the Cork Summer Show. Picture: Chani Anderson

The rain stayed at bay, and the ice cream trucks were kept busy at the 220th Cork Summer Show this year.

More than 40,000 people, including competitors, volunteers and visitors, meandered through stalls, watched live demonstrations and judged for themselves floral displays, vegetables and baked goods.