On the opening day of the Spring Show, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for the event to be expanded into an international food fair. The show organisers say the success of this year's show is crucial for the future of the society.

Report shows people at first day of show.

Food Hall showing Canadian ‘Mounties’ from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Interview with John Donnelly, Deputy President, Irish Farmers’ Association, who sees the Spring Show as becoming a national and international food fair.

Livestock.

Interview with Pat Martin, Chairman, Royal Dublin Society (RDS), who says the show is more compact and universal than usual.

‘Mounties’ performing.

The reporter is Michael Lally.

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