The Irish Hereford Breed Society is set to host the National Hereford Show for 2021 this Sunday, September 12.

The event will take place on the grounds of the Annaharvey Equestrian Centre, Tullamore, Co. Offaly and will see the Hereford Champion for 2021 crowned on the day.

According to a statement from the society, the show will begin at 10:00a.m with the Young Handler classes for which entries will remain open until the day of the show for any young person who wishes to take part on the day.

A total of 110 entries have been made for the cattle classes.

The society has emphasised that the event is fully ticketed "to ensure compliance with crowd numbers and contact tracing".

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance and tickets will be scanned at the gate on entry to the show.

The society emphasised that all spectators and exhibitors must maintain social distancing guidelines at all times and masks must be worn indoors including in the cattle tents - which are open only to exhibitors.

Concluding, the society wished all exhibitors the best of luck on the day.