The Dealer went along to Strokestown Show last Saturday and was looking forward to watching a number of all-Ireland finals taking place in the cattle rings.

Just as judging was in full swing, another sideshow developed.

Public announcement

It appears a number of beef protesters tried to gain access to the show announcement cabin where public announcements were being made during the day about show classes and results.

It seems the protesters wanted access to the public address system to address the crowd.

When access was denied, they got upset and there was some shouting before they were asked to leave.

Never a dull moment on the Irish show scene.

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