ENTRIES for August’s Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show are closing next week.

Returning on Sunday, August 14th on the 250-acre Butterfield Estate, Tullamore, postal entries close on July 1st and online entries close on July 6th.

There will be 1,000 competitions held on the day across a packed schedule of classes from horses to sheep, cattle, pigs, fashion, crafts, baking and cookery (visit www.tullamoreshow.com).

There will be very keen competition for a massive prize fund of €175,000 on offer, together with a range of highly sought-after gold medals, rosettes and cups to be won on the day.

A ‘trade town’ with hundreds of shops, displays and exhibits offer something for everyone. Trade stands cover over 80 acres for a non-stop adventure for visitors.

Over 60,000 people are expected to attend with music by the Garda Band and there’ll be an amazing Children’s Play Area including a special Lego workshop.

Tickets are on sale online for €20 or on the day for €25 with free entry for children under 12.