
The Ossory Show is a hardy annual, you could set your clock by it.
Now spanning three centuries it is one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country and a great family day out.
With the countdown well and truly on to this year’s event (it’s on next Sunday, July 23), we’ve delved into Alf Harvey’s archives and his photos throw up some wonderful images once again.
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Claire, Yvonne, Lorraine, Richenda and Ronan Delahunty; Stephanie Fogarty, Imelda and Michelle Ashe and Rocky the dog at the Ossory Show.
The Overall Champion at The Ossory Show, owned by Dan Tynan, Raheen and shown here by Farm manager Mac Murphy and handler Paddy Fitzpatrick.
Little Miss Ossory at The Ossory Show, Roisin Ryan, Portlaoise, with her little sister Megan runner up and 3rd April Smith, Rathdowney.
Winner of the Gain Feed £2000 All Ireland Heifer Calf Championship at the Ossory Show, owned by Jim Fortune, Gorey and shown by Aisling Fortune. Included is Anthony Delaney, Glanbia/Gain Feeds.
Tom Rafter, I.F.I. presents the trophy to Peter Ging, Ballyclider, Portlaoise for winning the Fresian Championship at the Ossory Show. Included is handler, Anne Marie Ging.
Robert Deverell, Geeshill with his Hereford Champion and winner of the Scott Trophy at the Ossory Show. Included is Judge James Kingston.
Lee Deverell, Geeshill with her Reserve Hereford Champion and winner of the Thompson Cup at the Ossory Show.
The Champion Young Horse at The Ossory Show, with from left: Tommy Casey, Limerick, owner; Dan Delahunty, presenting the Dan Delahunty Cup and Judges, George Chapman and Charles Woolard.