However, the celebrations are sure to still be ongoing in Co. Cork, as the prestigious cup returns to Lisroe, Clonakilty for the third time in the space of four years.

The show showcases some of the finest dairy stock in the country, hence why the ring was buzzing throughout the two days.

People travelled from near and far to witness nearly 200 elite animals battle it out across 22 classes.

And with more than 130 trade stands for the crowds to visit, there truly was something for everyone at the event.

On the Saturday evening (October 10), large crowds gathered around the ring to witness the crowing of the new Supreme Champion.

Awards were also presented for Junior Jersey; Jersey Champion; Junior Holstein; Intermediate Holstein; Confined Champion; and Handler Champion, as well as the finals of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) Young Member Association (YMA) showmanship league.

The FBD National Dairy Innovation Award winner was also announced on the Friday evening.

The Supreme Champion

Judge Mark Logan, owner of the Clovervale Herd, was tasked with the difficult job of choosing the Supreme Champion from some of the best dairy stock in Ireland.

With his impressive experience, the Co. Antrim man knew what to look for, and confidently narrowed it down to a final five.

In an atmosphere that would raise the hair on your neck, Logan finally strutted towards Eedy Doorman Fame, lifting Jason Helen's hand into the air, and declaring the cow the 2026 Supreme Champion.

The seven year-old cow, exhibited and bred by Jason Helen, his wife Laura, and parents Robert and Sylvia made history on the day as the first Irish-bred cow to win the title three times.

The first and last cow to do it was the Canadian import, Moralta Inspiration Fame, a fourth dam to Eedy Doorman Fame.

Eedy Doorman Fame is sired by Val-Bisson Doorman (EX90) and out of Clonpaddin Bk Fame ET (EX94), and became the first Irish bred cow to achieve the classification score of EX97 max this summer.

Jason purchased her dam as a calf around 12 years ago, with the cow now retired on the Co. Cork farm.

Logan said: "We have five tremendous examples of the breed, but you have to make your decision."

He continued by noting: "What a cow this champion is, just that frame, five calves,

Jason Helen said: "To win it once was unbelievable, twice is out of this world, but three times we never dreamed of it."

Laurence Feeney, CEO of the IHFA, said: "Congratulations to the Helen family on a truly historic achievement.

"To win Supreme Champion three times, and to follow in the footsteps of her fourth dam, shows the quality of breeding on Irish farms today. It was a privilege to see it happen in Millstreet."

Logan named Tubbertoby Mirand Abba exhibited by P&M Flanagan as his Reserve.

Honorable mention went to Jones Knowlesmere Lvictory, exhibited by Jones Cattle Ltd.

Awards

The highest EBI Holstein award went to Cillwalsh Olive 2933 exhibited by John Hennessy, while the Highest EBI Jersey was awarded to Massrock S2297 Brunette 1877, exhibited by the Lehane Family.

The best Udder award went to Tubbertoby Mirand Abba, exhibited by P&M Flanagan.

The Hynes family picked up both the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder awards on the Saturday.

For the full list of results on day one click here, and for the full list of results on day two click here.

Show director Tom Baker said: "This was possibly one of the best National Dairy Shows ever held, with record attendance, record trade stands and record cattle entries.

"Thank you to everyone who made such a huge effort over the past few weeks, and to our exhibitors, sponsors and visitors.

"It will be hard to top this year, but we will give it a go."

Innovation Awards

Udder Logic claimed the top spot at this year's National Dairy Show Innovation Awards.

The award was given for the company's Automatic Dipping and Flushing System, a system which automatically applies post-milking teat dip to each cow while also automatically flushing each cluster between cows.

The product was recognised for its potential to improve parlour hygiene on dairy farms.