THERE was keen early season competition in the various horse and cattle classes at Bandon Show last Sunday.

AN estimated 12,000 people flocked to The Beaches in Bantry for the annual agricultural show last Sunday.

AQUILA, a five-year-old mare by Quiletto out of a Mr Lord mare, bred by Paul and Jan Turfery, Caheragh, owned by Brian Mangan, Fermoy, and ridden by Rose Marie Ahern, Carhue, Bandon, dominated the hunter classes at Clonakilty Show.

THE rivalry between West Cork horse breeders was at its best during the Clonakilty Show, where they vied for most of the top honours in the showing classes.