The 2025 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show took place on the 250ac Butterfield Estate in Blue Ball, Co. Offaly, yesterday (Sunday, August 10).

Sunshine and dry weather prevailed for the event which seen huge crowds travel to the event from across Ireland and further afield.

In the cattle section, the Parade of Champions brought the days' proceedings to a close.

Irish Moiled, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford:

The Hereford champion title went the way of the well-know Appleby Herd in Co, Cork with the McKiernans from Co. Cavan taking the reserve title.

Simmental, Belgian Blue and Salers:

In the Simmental section Gareth Behan from Co. Laois took home the overall champion title once again this year and the reserve champion title went the way of an entry from the O'Learys from Co. Cork.

Aubrac, Parthenaise Limousin and Angus:

The commercial cattle section of the event has been growing in recent years and always attracts significant attention from the crowds in attendance.

Commercials, Charolais and Blonde d'Aquitaine

While the beef-breed cattle take up the largest area of the show, there was also an impressive selection of dairy stock on show at the event.

Dairy section winners:

The top awards went to dairy herds from Co. Monaghan to Co. Cork and everywhere in between.

Meanwhile, the Sustainable Livestock Village made a successful return to the National Livestock Show in Tullamore, placing a strong focus on practical climate action, farm profitability, and generation renewal.

The 'village' was officially launched on Sunday morning by Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Midlands North-west, who acknowledged the sector’s collaborative efforts saying: "Agriculture is at a crossroads facing pivotal challenges, but also immense opportunities.

"Sustainability must go hand in hand with food security, rural viability, and generational renewal, ensuring that the next wave of farmers has both the tools and the confidence to carry this sector forward.”

Powered by zero-emission green hydrogen in partnership with ESB and Offaly County Council, the 'village' attracted large crowds throughout the day.

Visitors engaged with interactive stands, watched livestock demonstrations, and took part in expert-led sessions focused on practical solutions for sustainable farming.

At FBD Speakers’ Corner, topics including farm succession planning, water quality protection, developing sustainability plans using AGNAV, and enhancing biodiversity through hedgerow and habitat management were discussed.