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The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society

The Society's primary charitable aim is to promote agriculture in Northern Ireland by holding agricultural Shows. 

This objective has evolved over time and the RUAS now hosts three annual Shows encompassing everything from livestock and machinery to handmade crafts and the finest local food. 

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Not only do membership subscriptions provide essential income for the Society but the contribution provided by its members is vital to the present and future of everything the Society achieves.

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Upcoming Events

26
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Royal Ulster Premier Beef Lamb Championships

26 November 2024

Eikon Exhibition Centre

12
Dec
Royal Ulster Winter Fair

12 December 2024

Eikon Exhibition Centre

14
May
Balmoral Show 2025

14 May 2025 to 17 May 2025

Eikon Exhibition Centre

Latest News

38th Royal Ulster Winter Fair Launched

18 October 2024

38th Royal Ulster Winter Fair Launched

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has announced that livestock entries are now open for the 38th Royal Ulster Winter Fair.

Society Recognised as Finalists at Two Awards Ceremonies

10 October 2024

Society Recognised as Finalists at Two Awards Ceremonies

Awards season across Northern Ireland is well underway, and the RUAS was delighted to recently be shortlisted for two awards across the agricultural and digital marketing sectors. 

Nuffield Annual Conference, Belfast

03 October 2024

Nuffield Annual Conference, Belfast

Are you a RUAS member aged 18-30? Would you be interested in attending the Nuffield Annual Conference as a Next Generation delegate?

Our History

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) was first known as the North East Agricultural Association of Ireland. Formed in 1854 following the Great Famine and a desire to improve agriculture, the Society was originally to embrace the counties of Down, Antrim, Armagh and Monaghan.

It was hoped that by holding agricultural Shows and giving agricultural instruction to local producers, more efficient practices could be adopted.

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The Society's Work

The 156th Balmoral Show will take place from Wednesday 14th May to Saturday 17th May 2025 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.

The sixth Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships took place on Tuesday 21st November 2023 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.

The 37th Royal Ulster Winter Fair in association with sole sponsor Danske Bank took place on Thursday 14th December 2023 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.

The Eikon Exhibition Centre is Northern Ireland’s largest events campus.

Owned by the RUAS, this centre is conveniently located beside the main arterial routes to Belfast and Dublin and has a diverse range of facilities on offer.

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