An estimated 80,000 people have attended one of Europe's oldest festivals, which is celebrating its 301st anniversary this year.
The week-long Ballinasloe Fair and Festival concludes today in Galway.
The highlight of the festival is the action on the Fairgreen where every breed of horse and pony is on display.
This is where horse dealers do business and haggle over stock. Most transactions still take place the old fashioned way where deals are done in cash. All sorts of horses are sold from tiny ponies to huge hunters and show jumpers.
The Ballinasloe Festival Committee say the competitions continue to attract international buyers to Galway because the calibre of the horses and ponies gets better year on year.
Festival chairman Mal Croffy said: "Many of these breeds have gone on to compete at international showjumping events.
"The Connemara Pony has certainly made its mark in the show ring over the decades. They are an incredibly versatile breed and most countries competing in the European championships have a Connemara pony as part of their team.
"There's no better feeling than coming upon the next champion in Ballinasloe!"
As well as the deals and the camaraderie, there is a wide programme of festival activities with today being very much a family day out. There are a range of children's entertainment, including the popular Dog Show, which takes place this afternoon.
There is also a vintage show featuring classic cars and antique tractors as well as thrill seeking performances from motorbike stunt riders.
Organisers say the fair is seen as a celebration of the horse and equine culture in Ireland with a focus on bringing the community together with these free outdoor events.
