This objective has evolved over time and the RUAS now hosts three annual fundraising Shows encompassing everything from livestock and machinery to handmade crafts and the finest local food.
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.
13 May 2026 to 16 May 2026
06 March 2027
On Friday 6th March, Mr David Cunningham from Newtownards was elected as the 38th President of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS).
06 March 2027
At the Annual Meeting of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society held at the T3 Conference Centre on Friday 6th March 2026, the following 24 members were declared as members of the Council for a period of three years:-
06 March 2027
At the Annual Meeting of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society held on Friday 6th March 2026 at the T3 Conference Centre, Mr John Martin, Chairman of the Finance Committee, said:
02 March 2026
Business Development Executives Carolyn Greene and Karen Hughes from the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) announce that livestock and equine entries for the 2026 Balmoral Show are now open.
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.
The 156th Balmoral Show will take place from Wednesday 14th May to Saturday 17th May 2025 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.
The eight Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships will take place on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.
The 39th Royal Ulster Winter Fair, in association with sole sponsor Danske Bank, will take place on Thursday 11th December 2025 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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