PICTURE DESK: A look back at some moments from the 2017 show season 22 September 2017 Premium

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Susan Finnerty on 22 Sep 2017

PICTURE DESK: A look back at some moments from the 2017 show season

SHOWDOWN - Susan Finnerty selects some of her favourite moments from this season's summer show circuit

Susan Finnerty on 22 Sep 2017

The hands that built Ireland: stone wall jumping champion 90-years-young John McGoldrick surveys Kildysart Show (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

Would you like hairspray?" Brian Murphy applies the finishing touches at Clonmel (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

"Do you think we'll beat Galway?" Deise showmen Richard Drohan and Tom Power discuss Waterford's chances at Croke Park (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

When Hunger Strikes....Emma Burchill retains her composure when Dargale Pirouette decided it was time for a snack (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

P.J's Dream lived up to her name for owner-breeder P.J Lehane this summer (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

Goldengrove Temptress dazzled in pony young stock classes this summer for owners William and Aidan (pictured) Williamson (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

Remembering Paddy: The late West Clare horseman Paddy Downes was remembered at his local show in Kilrush. (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

Blue Ribbon: Dominic, Isobel and Kathleen Curtin were the most-travelled young stock on the show circuit this summer (Photo:: Susan Finnerty)

Milestone: One of the most popular Irish Horse World features this summer was the O'Meara brothers from Toomevara, who owned Milestone and Prefairy. Here's Matthew spotted at the Mountbellew ringside (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

Minister for Rural and Community Affairs Michael Ring at the most scenic Irish show setting at Louisburgh where he suggested future funding for agricultural shows (Photo: Susan Finnerty)

Trump That: Katie-Ann and Moya Cogan stole Carnew Show with their 'Make America Great Again' fancy dress entry (Photo:: Susan Finnerty)

THE 2017 show season provided lots of Kodak moments and our showing correspondent Susan Finnerty has selected some memorable moments for you to enjoy.

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