The 76th edition was the subject of Show Day a documentary short directed by Alan Bradley in 2018.
[6][7] Over the years, the event has had exhibitions and cow, sheep, dog and goat competitions, as well as arts, and dancing events.
[13][11] Running for more than 30 years,[9] its entrants are judged on aspects such as legs, neck, back and udder qualities.
[11] The top prize was worth €8,000 in the mid 2000's,[14][15] reducing to GBP2,150 in 2016.
[16] As well as an exhibition centre, meeting and sports centre,[17] the Show Grounds is the site of agricultural academic research.