Tullamore Show to host inaugural jive competition at 2026 edition

Tullamore Show are set to hold their first ever jive competition at the 2026 edition of the popular one-day event.

The inaugural competition will take place on the main stage dance floor on Sunday as the livestock show marks its 35th anniversary.

There will be an array of prizes up for grabs with the winners receiving €250 whilst the runners-up will get €150 and 3rd Place earning a prize of €100.

Dancers can sign up from 1:00pm – 2:00pm at the registration desk near the main stage with the dance-offs and grand final taking place before 4:00pm on the bigger dance floor.

Organisers have expressed that places in the dance-offs are limited so they are encouraging all interested participants to register early to secure their entry.

In a social media post on Thursday, July 6, Tullamore Show outlined the rules of the competition which stated that all participants must be over the age of eighteen with same-gender couples welcomed.

The rules also specify that no double jiving is allowed and the the decision of the judges will be final as the top ten couples in the dance-off will progress to the grand final.

Anyone who would like to take part in the dance-off but doesn’t have a partner are asked to register regardless and they can be matched up if somebody else is also looking for a partner.

A number of great acts will be provide music throughout the day starting with Dickie Donnelly Entertainment.

This will be followed by Joe Wynne, Ger Long & Katelynn Marie Music, Colin Kenny, Declan Feery before finishing up with a performance from Johnny Brady Big Band.

Everyone is encouraged to join the competition whether they’re a seasoned jiver or just simply love getting out on the dance floor.

The inaugural event will be a highlight in what is set to be a another memorable Tullamore Show at Butterfield Estate in Blue Ball on Sunday.