Show will go on, whatever the weather

Ireland’s longest- running agricultural show opens for the first time today on its new permanent site.

After torrential rain forced the cancellation of last year’s Cork Summer Show for the first time in its 171-year history, organisers say they are prepared for whatever the weather throws at them this weekend.

The show, staged by the Munster Agricultural Society at the vast new complex in Curraheen, will attract an estimated 25,000 people, with almost 1,000 animals featuring in showing classes.