In Pictures: First day of the National Dairy Show

The annual event returns to the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet

Young handler Harry Whitley in the show ring at the FBD Insurance National Dairy Show at the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork. The show continues on Saturday 10th October 2026. Picture: Larry Cummins

Sarah Shannon, from Clonakilty in the show ring at the FBD Insurance National Dairy Show at the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Emer Collins in the show ring in the Class C handler 17-26 yo competition, exhibiting a holstein calf at the FBD Insurance National Dairy Show at the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork. 

Brothers Ted and Rory Jones getting a cow ready for the show ring at the FBD Insurance National Dairy Show at the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Away in a manger.... 'New mum' Claire Kirby with 14-week-old twins Charlotte and Isabelle Sheehy, seated in the cattle prep area with friends Kate Lehane and Sarah Shannon, from Clonakilty at the FBD Insurance National Dairy Show at the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork. The show continues on Saturday 10th October 2026. Picture: Larry Cummins

Young handler Harry Whitley in the show ring at the FBD Insurance National Dairy Show at the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork.