Despite mixed weather conditions, the Munster Agricultural Society’s Cork Summer Show 2016 attracted thousands of show goers from all over the country over the weekend.

With national agricultural competitions including cattle, sheep, goats and horse breeding, as well as the All Ireland Cook Off 2016 (Craft Butchers Association of Ireland) and the National Tug Of War Championships among others, crowds came from 19 counties to participate and experience one of Ireland’s most loved shows.

Supported by Cork County Council, the voluntary committee of the Munster Agricultural Society co-ordinate a show that has attracted audiences as large as 50,000 in the past.

Munster Agricultural Society Chairman Gerard Murphy said that this year’s Cork Summer Show was “exceptionally successful” and that participation across most competitions exceeding previous years’ entries.

“The mammoth event went off without a hitch, with record attendance on Saturday in good weather.

“While the wet weather on Sunday wasn’t ideal, the crowds still turned out and spirits certainly weren’t dampened by the persistent drizzle,” he said.

[colored_box color="green"]The Chariman also paid tribute to the working committees of the Society and over 250 volunteers and employees, whose work effort ensures the success of the show each year.[/colored_box]

Cork Summer Show Results