The 2025 AXA National Dairy Show has been launched at Eedy Holsteins in Clonakilty, home to the reigning National Dairy Show Supreme Champion, Eedy Doorman Fame EX96, bred and owned by the Helen family. 

The AXA National Dairy Show is set to return for its 43rd edition in the familiar and picturesque setting of the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Since its inception in 1982, this iconic event has grown significantly, thanks in large to the tireless efforts of the Cork Holstein Friesian Club committee.

The 2025 show promises to build on this legacy, offering an even more exciting experience for all attendees.

This year’s show will take place over two days, running from Friday to Saturday, October 10-11, continuing the successful extended format introduced in 2022.

The decision to extend the event over both days has been met with overwhelming approval, as visitors and exhibitors continue to turn out in their droves across the two days.

As the premier gathering for the dairy industry, the AXA National Dairy Show is more than just a showcase of top-quality dairy cattle.

It also hosts Ireland’s largest specialised dairy trade exhibition, featuring leading exhibitors in fields such as artificial insemination (AI), animal health, breeding, dairy agricultural technology, milking equipment, robotics, livestock machinery, finance, dairy services, nutrition, soil and land management, and much more.

The Calf Village, after much success in its maiden year, will be back for the 2025 show.

An informative area dedicated to all aspects of calf rearing and husbandry, visitors will find expert displays on nutrition, housing, and vaccination programs, making this a must-see for those invested in the future of dairy farming.

The AXA National Dairy Show is also a platform for the latest advancements in dairy technology and research, highlighted by the National Dairy Innovation Awards.

The centrepiece of the event remains the prestigious dairy cattle competition, where the finest cattle in Ireland compete for top honours.

Show director, Denis Kiely emphasises the importance of the event to cattle exhibitors.

He said: "This is a shop window for some of Ireland’s best dairy genetics. It’s a spectacle to see the ring full of impressive stock from all four corners of the country".

AXA Insurance is proud to continue its title sponsorship of the National Dairy Show for the fourth consecutive year, a partnership that the Dairy Show Committee are extremely grateful for.

This year, the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) is managing the trade show component, and chief executive Laurence Feeney has noted an unprecedented demand for trade stand space.

He said: “The National Dairy Show is the culmination of the showing year and, as the days start to get shorter, everyone starts planning for next year."

"The show is always busy for cattle exhibitors and trade stands. This year, it’s already shaping up to be one of the busiest years ever. I can't wait”.

For those interested in securing trade stands or exploring sponsorship opportunities, applications will remain open until September 24.