The biggest cattle display in the country takes place at the Cappamore Agricultural Show in Limerick.
The 30th County Limerick Annual Agricultural Show takes place at Cappamore on 17 August 1983.
The one day show offers plenty of attractions throughout the arena. Alongside the more traditional show sections such as horse showing and jumping classes, there are displays and competitions in cookery, crafts, agricultural and horticultural produce.
Although it has all the usual side events, cattle dominate.
Entry levels match the record high seen in 1982. Despite the difficulties faced by the cattle trade, the trends are encouraging, with an increasing emphasis on,
The importance of producing beasts suitable for the increasingly sophisticated demands of the international market.
.An RTÉ News report broadcast on 24 August 1983. The reporter is Michael Walsh.
