Three dairy breeds are making their way to Offaly to compete in Ireland's biggest show

There will be three dairy breeds on show in this year's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore on Sunday next.

There is over €21,000 worth of prize money in the Dairy Section at this year's Show.

Entries have surpassed all expectations this year.

Jersey: There are six classes in this section culminating in the Champion Jersey.

There is also a Young Handler Class.

Dairy Shorthorn: The Section boasts ten classes with two young Handler classes, under 14 and under 18.

There is also the Irish Shorthorn Society Registered Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Cow In-milk class, finishing off with the Dairy Shorthorn Championship.

Holstein Friesian: The Show has always run classes confined to local breeders from Offaly, Laois and Westmeath.

The main attractions in this Section will be

the €2500 Super National Holstein Heifer in Milk

the €2800 National Senior Holstein Cow in Milk.

The National Livestock Show Holstein Friesian Champion.

There are also two classes for the Highest EBI animal in the Holstein Friesian Section.

There is a Young Showmanship Challenge. The winners gather points from various shows during the year and qualify for a Final at the National Dairy Show in October. There are three classes for various age groups.