Ireland's number one dairy event returns for 2024
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The AXA National Dairy Show is set to return for its 42nd edition in the familiar and picturesque setting of the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork.
Since its inception in 1982, the event has grown significantly and today is the largest and longest-running indoor dairy show in Ireland.
The National Dairy Show is run by members of the Cork Holstein Friesian Association in conjunction with the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA).
This year’s show will take place over two days, Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, continuing the successful two-day format introduced in 2022 and promises to build on this rich legacy.
New for 2024 is the introduction of the 'Calf Village', an informative area dedicated to all aspects of calf rearing and husbandry. Visitors will find expert displays on nutrition, housing, and vaccination programmes, making this a must-see for those invested in the future of dairy farming.
As the premier gathering for Ireland's dairy industry, the AXA National Dairy Show also hosts Ireland’s largest specialised dairy trade exhibition, featuring leading exhibitors in fields such as AI, animal health, breeding, dairy agri-tech, milking equipment, robotics, livestock machinery, finance, dairy services, nutrition, soil and land management, and much more.
The show is also a platform for the latest advancements in dairy technology and research, highlighted by the National Dairy Innovation Awards. The centrepiece of the event remains the prestigious dairy cattle competition, where the finest cattle in Ireland compete for top honours.
Show director Denis Kiely emphasizes the importance of the event: “If you want to stay ahead in the dairy industry, this is the place to be.”
Christy Doherty, agri-business manager at title sponsor AXA Insurance, said: “Last year’s event set the bar high in terms of dairy stock quality and showcased a remarkable diversity of innovation across the trade show. There’s no doubt this is the premier dairy event of the year.”
Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) chief executive Laurence Feeney said there had been "unprecedented demand" for trade stand space.
“We’ve always known that the National Dairy Show is an exceptional event, but the response this year has been extraordinary. It’s clear that this is the event everyone in the industry wants to be part of. It’s where business happens.”
