Judges inspect entries from one of the many egg classes that took place on the day at the Poultry Fanciers National Show at the Ossory Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Co Laois. \ Claire Nash

Ciara Sweeney with her large Poland hen who won her Class. \ Claire Nash

The event was open to members of the public many of whom enjoyed the novelty of the poultry on show \ Claire Nash

A male Silver Spangles Hamburg at the Poultry Fanciers National Show \ Claire Nash

A male Thuringian, Chamois being judged at the Poultry Fanciers National Show \ Claire Nash

Lily Pullein Cassidy from Sort, Co Galway with her prize winning Buff Cochin, winner of the Best Junior. \ Claire Nash

Judges review the winners from the day on Championship Row. \ Claire Nash

A female black Minorca who came first in her class at the Poultry Fanciers National Show. \ Claire Nash

Best eggs wnt to Kieran O'Sullivan for 3 large waterfowl. \ Claire Nash

Adams and McLaren with the Show Champion, Gold Brahma hen. \ Claire Nash