Louth public invited to head along to 2025 Dundalk Show

With less than a month to go, all members of Dundalk Show Society CLG are preparing for their various sections and classes and are looking forward to seeing usual exhibitors and hopefully some new ones.

The gates of Bellurgan Park will open again on Sunday June 8th for what is expected to be a great family day out with something for everyone.

A very busy Cattle section is expected with breeders hoping to win their class, exhibit a breed champion, and hopefully take home the Supreme Champion title. The Cattle section covers breeds such as Simmental, Limousin, Charolais, Hereford, Belgian Blue, Angus, Highland and Commercial. There are Qualifiers, an All Ireland Championship (Breeders Choice) and Young Handler competition.

The Sheep section may not be as huge as last year but will still attract a large number of entries. This year, Sheep classes cover Irish Dutch Spotted, Irish Dutch Commercial, Charolais, Suffolk, the North East Texel Championship, All Ireland Cheviot Championship, National Stock Care All Ireland Crossbred and Mule Championship, North East Lleyn Championship, Vendeen, Hampshire Down, Bluefaced Leicester, Rouge, Lanark Type Blackface Mountain, Swaledale, Roughfell, Perth Type Blackface Mountain, Mountain Type Horned Sheep(Any Breed) and Young Handler competition.

Equine lovers have their day out at Dundalk Show with a large number of classes to enter. These include Clear Round Jumping, Riding Horses, Young Horses, Connemara Ponies, Pony Open and Novice Riding, Riding School 1st Year Showing, Overal Championship and the All Ireland Donkey Mare and Foal Championship Qualifier.

A busy Poultry section is always expected and this year is no exception. There are classes for all types of fowl from Hens to Bantams and Waterfowl and also for eggs.

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Dogs attract a lot of attention and there are many classes for Man's Best Friend. Classes include large, medium and small covering Pedigree, Rescue and Family Dog(non pedigree). Other Dog classes include Young Handlers Up to 9 years (any breed), Gun Dog/Working Dog, Puppy Up to 12 months, Dog the Judge would most like to take home, Best Traditional Breed, Best Groomed Dog and All Ireland Irish Native Breed Dog Championship Qualifier.

Details of all classes are available at www.dundalkshow.com and entries can be made online.

The Show Committee says it looks forward to seeing everyone again and also to an excellent day which showcases everything about agriculture, food production and rural traditions.