More than 40,000 people are expected to attend two of the big summer shows due in Cork in the coming weeks.

The organisers of the Cork Summer Show have cancelled today’s events because of the likelihood of adverse weather.

THE Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) yesterday said it was “not particularly happy” that show jumping had become involved in controversy again, but said the sport was not alone in gaining headlines for the wrong reasons.

The annual Cork Summer Show, which was due to take place this weekend, has been cancelled.

Torrential rain and gale force winds wreaked havoc with events yesterday, with one of the country’s oldest agricultural festivals worst hit.

The opening day of the Cork Summer Show has been cancelled, due to heavy rain.

Dogs might have to be kept on a lead but a cow, a calf, a horse, and a pony were let loose in a city park yesterday to help launch the 171st Cork Summer Show.

A CITY has agreed to pay €10 million in compensation to the Munster Agricultural Society (MAS) to acquire its historic Showgrounds home in Cork.

A MAJOR review of safety zones around hazardous oil depots and chemical plants in Cork’s docklands could jeopardise the city’s €2 billion docklands strategy, it was claimed yesterday.

Proposals to roof over the 55,000 sq ft exhibition halls at Cork Showgrounds and accommodate trade shows, have banqueting space for up to 1,300 people, two dressage arenas or one showjumping arena, four tennis courts and other options have been submitted to Cork City Council.