Programme for Event 2026 Ballyshannon Agricultural Show

The 2025 Ballyshannon Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday 17th August 2025

443: Homemade Strawberry
Home Industry Marquee ➤ Jam Making
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Home Indsutrys Marquee
54: Best Charolais Female Calf born after 1st April 2026
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Pedigree Charolais Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
52: Best Charolais Male Calf born after 1st April 2026
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Pedigree Charolais Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
H14: Best Foal Progeny of Classes H13
Horse Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 1
H13: Broodmare in Foal or With Foal at Foot
Horse Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 1
224: Best Blackface Aged Ewe (Lanark Type)
Sheep ➤ Pedigree Sheep Ring 1 ➤ Pedigree (Lanark Type) Blackface Sheep Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Sheep Ring 1
225: Best Group of Three (Lanark Type)
Sheep ➤ Pedigree Sheep Ring 1 ➤ Pedigree (Lanark Type) Blackface Sheep Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Sheep Ring 1
222: Best Blackface Ewe Lamb (Lanark Type)
Sheep ➤ Pedigree Sheep Ring 1 ➤ Pedigree (Lanark Type) Blackface Sheep Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Sheep Ring 1
616: Best Dressed Dog!
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
615: Best Rescued Dog!
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
614: Cutest Puppy! (must be over 3 months)
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
613: Children’s Class (Under 15 Years on 1st January 2026) (CHILD TO BE JUDGED, NOT DOGS)
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
612: Children’s Class (Under 10 Years on 1st January 2026) (CHILD TO BE JUDGED, NOT DOGS)
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
64: All Ireland Pedigree Senior Male/Female Calf of the Year
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle All Ireland
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
Sp 14: Champion Pedigree Breed of Show
Cattle Section ➤ Overall Pedigree Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
30: All Ireland Angus Female Any Age
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle All Ireland
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
566: Bonny Baby 18-24 months
Home Industry Marquee ➤ Bonny Baby
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Home Indsutrys Marquee
565: Bonny Baby 12-18 months
Home Industry Marquee ➤ Bonny Baby
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Home Indsutrys Marquee
564: Bonny Baby 6-12 months
Home Industry Marquee ➤ Bonny Baby
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Home Indsutrys Marquee
563: Bonny Baby 0-6 months
Home Industry Marquee ➤ Bonny Baby
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Home Indsutrys Marquee
317: The All Ireland True & Rare True Bantam Breeding Pair Chicken Championship Final
Poultry
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Poultry Marquee
259: Young Stockperson
Sheep ➤ Other Sheep
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Sheep Ring 3
260: The All-Ireland Continental Sheep Final for Ewe Any Age
Sheep ➤ Other Sheep
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Sheep Ring 3
258: Pet Lamb
Sheep ➤ Other Sheep
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Sheep Ring 3
567: The All Ireland Traditional Handmade Craft Final
Home Industry Marquee ➤ All Ireland Craft Final
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Home Indsutrys Marquee
Sp 33: The Fermanagh Connemara Pony Breeders Cup Awarded to Champion Connemara of Show.
Connemara Pony Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 3
Sp 32: Junior Championship - Winner Awarded the Glanty Blazer Memorial Plaque
Connemara Pony Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 2
Sp 31: Ridden Pony Champion
Pony Section ➤ Pony Ridden
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 2
Sp 30: In Hand Pony Champion
Pony Section ➤ Pony In Hand
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 2
C8: Best Turned-Out Pony and Handler
Connemara Pony Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 3
C7: Ridden Connemara four years and over
Connemara Pony Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 3
C6: Ridden Connemara four years and over
Connemara Pony Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 3
610: Any Type of Dog Handled by Gentleman
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
46: Best Charolais Female Calf born after 1st January 2026.
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Donegal Charolais Cattle Club
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
45: Best Charolais Male Calf born after 1st January 2026.
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Donegal Charolais Cattle Club
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
43: Best Charolais Female Calf born after 1st September 2025 – 31st December 2025.
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Donegal Charolais Cattle Club
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
44: Best Charolais Male Calf born after 1st September 2025 – 31st December 2025.
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Donegal Charolais Cattle Club
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
Sp 13: Champion Limousin of Show
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Pedigree Limousin Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
59: Pair of Limousin Animals Any Age
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Pedigree Limousin Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
58: Best Limousin Female Calf born after 1st January 2026.
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Pedigree Limousin Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
57: Best Limousin Male Calf born after 1st January 2026.
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Pedigree Limousin Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
56: Best Limousin Heifer on or before 31st July
Cattle Section ➤ Pedigree Cattle ➤ Pedigree Limousin Cattle
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Cattle Ring 2
Sp 34: Champion Dog of Show
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
611: Any Type of Dog Handled by Lady
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
601: Any Variety Puppy 6 - 12 Months - Local Class
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
603: Any Variety Retriever
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
602: Any Variety
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
604: Any Variety Gun Dog
Dog Show
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Dog Ring
Sp 29: Champion Horse
Horse Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 1
H11: Ridden Horse Class
Horse Section
Start Time Unspecified
Sun 16th Aug
Show Field, Donegal Road, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. / Ring Equine Ring 1
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