One of the many attractions at this year's Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show was the inventions section, which usually attracts an interesting range of exhibits.

The idea that took home the red rosette yesterday (Sunday, August 10) was from Athleague, Co. Roscommon man Anthony Lyons.

Agriland caught up with Lyons at the event to hear more about his 'multi-purpose transport box', which sits neatly on a bale lifter.

The Co. Roscommon man told Agriland he is always trying to come up with new ideas and has won awards at the Tullamore Show before.

Describing his 2025 prize-winning invention, he said: "It's a box that sits on the bale lifter. You can back in and pick it up.

"Also, you can tip it up. There's a chain to fasten it to the bale lifter. If you're cleaning out a shed and want to tip it up, the box will stay on the lifter. It's not going to fall off.

"There's spaces to strap it if you're carrying timber or small bales of hay or straw."

The invention - which can sit onto either a single or a double bale lifter - drew significant interest from the farmers in attendance at thee event.

This year's show had many new additions and attractions. In terms of livestock, the show featured the Vallais Blacknose sheep as well as the popular Fleckvieh dairy breed.

In addition, goats made a welcome comeback to this year's show.

Meanwhile, the Sustainable Livestock Village was powered by hydrogen this year, a first such setup for an outdoor event in Ireland, the Tullamore Show said.

The village was delivered in partnership with Offaly County Council and the ESB to reinforce the village’s commitment to practical, low-carbon innovation.

The Tullamore Show organisers also said that "trade stands were busting at the seams", confirming that there was 30% more machinery stands than at last year's show.