Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show returns on Sunday
This prestigious show attracts top breeders and farmers from across the country, showcasing the very best of Irish livestock.
As proud main sponsor of the FBD National Livestock Show since 2018, FBD Insurance is inviting all attendees to visit the FBD Insurance at stand L99, where the FBD team will be on-site to offer expert advice on a range of insurance products tailored specifically for farmers and those in rural communities.
Packed full of exciting activities for all ages, the FBD stand is one you will not want to miss.
Watch the video below to see some of the action from last year's stand.
At the 2025 Tullamore Show, visitors to the FBD stand will have the opportunity to enter a competition for a ride-on lawnmower, while younger guests will love creating a masterpiece on the kids' colouring wall.
There is also a complementary tea and coffee station available to passers-by at stand L99, where anyone can take a break to refresh themselves during the day.
FBD Insurance is proud to support the FBD Speakers' Corner in the Sustainable Livestock Village.
The expanded 'FBD Speakers' Corner' is running from 11:00a.m to 2:00p.m with short, farmer-led talks on sustainability, succession planning and protecting natural resources.
A wide range of hands-on supports will be on display in the Sustainable Livestock Village to help farmers reduce emissions, enhance biodiversity, and boost farm profitability.
The livestock display features beef and new sheep exhibits, highlighting genetics, animal health and the benefits of earlier finishing.
At the 2025 Tullamore Show, visitors to the FBD stand will have the opportunity to enter a competition for a ride-on lawnmower, while younger guests will love creating a masterpiece on the kids' colouring wall.
Anyone passing by can also take a break from their busy day to enjoy the complementary tea and coffee station at stand L99.
The FBD National Livestock Show features all-Ireland cattle (pedigree and commercial), sheep (pedigree and commercial) and horse competitions.
Visit the Livestock Village throughout the day to see the competitions in action. The day culminates in the Parade of Champions where winners from across the day are awarded with their prizes.
See how the National Livestock Show went in at the 2024 Tullamore Show.
Other events on the day will include the Macra FBD National Farm Skills Finals, which take place at the Tullamore Show annually.
Teams compete against other Macra clubs as they carry out a variety of farm tasks, including fencing and safe tractor driving.
In addition, as farm safety is a key concern for FBD Insurance, they are partnering with FRS, the HSA, and the Tullamore Show committee again this year in bringing the Farm Safety Live demo arena back to the show.
The demo arena will feature live demonstrations and practical advice on farm safety, aiming to educate and inform attendees on how to reduce risks and protect themselves and their families.
FBD Insurance Group Ltd trading as FBD Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
FBD Insurance Group Ltd, trading as FBD Insurance, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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