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.
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.
15 July 2024
Are you planning to attend the Dublin Horse Show this year?
11 June 2024
Today the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society launched its new website to help bring 170 years of heritage into a user friendly and accessible online platform.
31 May 2024
The 2024 Balmoral Show saw well over 100,000 visitors flock to the Eikon Exhibition Centre from 15th – 18th May for four days of family fun and an insight into the country’s long standing agricultural industry.
01 April 2024
A message from RUAS Patron HRH The Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
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 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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