Thousands flock to Balmoral Show under way in Lisburn
Northern Ireland’s biggest agricultural show has opened to the public, with around 3,500 livestock having been entered in the various competition classes.
The Balmoral Show, akin to the National Ploughing Championships, takes place every year at the site of the former Maze/Long Kesh prison near Lisburn, Co Antrim.
There are a host of attractions and exhibitors, as well as the keenly contested livestock competitions in what is the show’s 156th year.
It is an opportunity for farmers to come together socially and to discuss challenges in what is a crucial driver of the local economy.
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