Our Competitons
This year, we're thrilled to introduce new categories featuring continental breeds, adding a fresh dimension to our lineup. Of course, we're also bringing back the traditional competitions that have been crowd-pleasers in previous years. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a first-time entrant, there's something for everyone. Click on the text to learn more on each.




NPA Ploughing
We offer four categories for ploughing: Tractor Ploughing, Horse Ploughing, Donkey Ploughing, and Vintage Ploughing. All entries will be accepted on the day of the event. Importantly, each of these classes serves as a qualifying round for the National Ploughing Championships. Participate to demonstrate your skills and potentially advance to the national level.




Commercial and Pedigree Cattle
We feature a range of cattle classes, including both Commercial and Pedigree categories. New this year are the 4-star and 5-star Continental Breed classes, in addition to our traditional classes. Entries can be submitted by downloading entry forms from our 'Entry Forms' below on this page. Deadline is 24th of September.




Dairy Cattle Classes
Our Dairy Classes focus on celebrating Irish dairy breeds, providing an excellent platform for showcasing the finest in local milk-producing cattle. Whether you have a Kerry, Dexter, or Irish Moiled, this is your chance to compete and gain recognition. Entries can be submitted either by downloading the forms from our 'Entry Forms' page or by filling out the online entry form. Payment must be made on the day of the event.




Dog Show
Our Dog Show features 16 different classes, designed to accommodate a diverse range of participants—whether you're young or old, or have a big dog or small dog, there's a class for you. All entries for the Dog Show will be taken on-site on the day of the event.
Pet Gain are sponsoring this event with a bag of Pet Gain Dog Food for the winner.




Poultry
Our Poultry Competition is back with a range of classes to suit all poultry enthusiasts. We have categories for any variety of Large Hen or Cock, Bantam Hen or Cock, and Large Waterfowl Duck or Drake. Additionally, we offer classes for any other Bantam Waterfowl Duck or Drake, any other Fowl Hen or Cock, as well as egg categories that include 3 Large Hen Eggs, 3 Bantam Hen Eggs, and 3 Duck Eggs. Whether you're an experienced poultry keeper or new to the scene, our competition offers a variety of opportunities to participate and showcase your birds.




Horse Riding
MGAl are running a promotion event at
Glenamaddy Ploughing Championships and Agricultural Show on 30th September & 1st October. There will be 3 sessions, 1 Saturday afternoon and 2 on Sunday during the show. We are taking entries as individuals but will run as individuals, pairs or teams depending on entry numbers, and will split age groups depending on numbers entered. Entry fee is €10 per rider and all entries get an IFRU bucket hat and Irish Rugby Jerseys for winners
Entry deadline is 22 September.