The exciting 57th edition is set for next month
THE Clonmany Agricultural Show is set to return for a phenomenal 57th year with star names and a fascinating Guinness world record attempt.
It will be the main focus in Inishowen over Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5, with one of its most ambitious programmes to date.
The festival, which organisers say is Donegal’s “premier agricultural show”, incorporates the Taste of Inishowen Food Festival and the North West Shearing Championships.
Stars to look out for this year include world famous singer Daniel O’Donnell, his wife Majella, plus Margo, Daithí O’Sé and Noel Cunningham, and top chef Brian McDermott.
Daithí O’Sé and chef Brian McDermott will join the line-up at the 57th Clonmany Agricultural Show, taking place over Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5, in Inishowen. See www.clonmanyshow.com.
The Clonmany Agricultural Show is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across Ireland and beyond.
A spokesperson said: “This year’s show welcomes a headline line-up of special guests including Daniel and Majella O’Donnell, Margo, Daithí O’Sé and Noel Cunningham, alongside a full chefs’ line-up featuring Brian McDermott, Paula McIntyre, Wendy Dempster, Jason McKay, Kateann Sexton and Peter Campbell, live Irish country music, jiving championships, cookery demonstrations and fashion shows.
“At its agricultural heart, the show will host the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Open Sheep Shearing Championships, sheepdog trials, showjumping, and a full agricultural show encompassing livestock, home industries, poultry and rare breeds.
“A Guinness World Record attempt at sheaf throwing, tug of war and monster draw feature alongside trade stands, food outlets, children’s amusements, an environmental exhibition and a dedicated sensory marquee for children with special needs.
“The show also features the North West Open Young Stockperson Championships in both sheep and cattle, the North West Open Ladies’ Stockperson Championship, and a junior baker championship across three age categories.”
Chef Brian McDermott, who will headline the cookery demonstrations, said: “Donegal has some of the finest local produce in the country and events like Taste of Inishowen at the Clonmany Agricultural Show are where that story gets told.
“I always enjoy being part of this event and 2026 is going to be a great one.”
Daithí O’Sé, who will appear at this year’s show, said: “Clonmany is one of those shows that has everything: the animals, the food, the craic, the people.
“You don’t get an event that happens for 57 years without a community that really cares, and you feel that the minute you arrive in Clonmany.
“There’s a great energy to it and I’m looking forward to being part of it this year.”
The Clonmany Agricultural Show takes place from August 4 to 5 with more information available on the clonmanyshow.com website.