Balmoral Show: First pictures from the highlight of Ulster's agricultural calendar

The most important event in Northern Ireland's agricultural calendar - the Balmoral Show - opened this morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th May 2016, 09:13 BST
Updated 11th May 2016, 12:12 BST
Emma McInnes preparing an Limousin Bull for competition during the first day of the Balmoral Show. Picture by Brian Little/PresseyeEmma McInnes preparing an Limousin Bull for competition during the first day of the Balmoral Show. Picture by Brian Little/Presseye
Emma McInnes preparing an Limousin Bull for competition during the first day of the Balmoral Show. Picture by Brian Little/Presseye

Thousands of people from the farming and business sectors are expected to attend.

The three-day extravaganza of farming, food and family fun celebrates many aspects of agricultural life.

The event is run by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) and dates back 148 years.

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