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Miniature Arrangement in Expresso Coffee Cup. (Fresh Flowers only)

Tall & Thin display of Twigs, Flowers and Foliage. (Fresh Flowers only)

5 Blooms in a piece of Kitchen equipment. (Fresh Flowers only)

Table Centre arrangement. Using the summer bounty of flowers, container own choice. (Fresh Flowers only)

Using natures palette of greenery, arrange in a vase no bigger than 12 inches. (Fresh Flowers only)

Any medium. An area will be provided on show day for your Exhibits to be displayed at the show.

(Wool not Aran)

Framed or Unframed. Does not need to be recently made

Must be recently worked - vintage entries will be excluded

Handles may be used

In class 25 if there are 3 items or more of a craft by decision of the Home Craft Committee and Judge a separate class will set up on show day

No picture to have been entered in any previous Castlewellan Show

No picture to have been entered in any previous Castlewellan Show

No picture to have been entered in any previous Castlewellan Show

No picture to have been entered in any previous Castlewellan Show

No picture to have been entered in any previous Castlewellan Show

No picture to have been entered in any previous Castlewellan Show

Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5' in size

Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5' in size

Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5' in size

Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5' in size

Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5' in size

Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5' in size

Age 13-19. Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5'

Age 13-19. Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5'

Age 13-19. Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5'

Age 13-19. Photograph if mounted not larger than 7'x5'

4 items to be displayed on a cake stand.

Please attach number to pot and lid

Please attach number to pot and lid

Please attach number to pot and lid

Please attach number to pot and lid

Please attach number to pot and lid

Entry Fee - £3.00 Entries must be submitted digitally to info@castlewellanshow.com before
Friday 4th July 2025
Prizes: Overall Winning £50.00 & The Eileen Drayne Perpetual Trophy

Virtual Photograph Competition
Entries must be digital only. All photos must have a min of 3 members in them. You must have permission from all in the photos for use of their image for the competition and for it to be used for social media.
Entries to be with the show secretary on the 4th July 2025
Please submit one entry per club, which will include a photo of all the following topics.

1. Monopoly
2 Pipes
3. Supper/Tea/ Lunch. Basically having a cuppa and food together
4. Iron Gate
5. Working together
6. Wild and Wonderful
7. Mix it up
8. On the move
9. Scream for Ice Cream
10 Looking Smart

(No Individual Prizes)

Entry Fee - £3.00 Entries must be submitted digitally to info@castlewellanshow.com before
Friday 4th July 2025
Prizes: Overall Winning Entry - £50.00

Entries must be digital only. All photos must have a min of 3 members in them. You must have permission from all in the photos for use of their image for the competition and for it to be used for social media.
Please submit one entry per club, which will include a photo of all the following topics.
1. Wheelbarrow
2. Club Tee-shirt
3 A Road/Street sign indication the location of your club
4 Eating Ice Cream
5 Monopoly
6 2 legged Animal
7 Wash Day
8. Best Buddies
9. Looking Smart
10. Win or Loose

For ages 13-17

For ages 13-18

For ages 13-19

No School Entries in this section

No School Entries in this section

No School Entries in this section

(Names of trees must be included) No School Entries in this section

No School Entries in this section

No School Entries in this section

No School Entries in this section

No School Entries in this section

No School Entries in this section

Free standing, not higher than 5 foot. If needed post will be available for exhibit to be tied to. Children in the family aged up to 16.

KINDLY SPONORED BY: KANE TRAILERS, BALLYNAHINCH

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Each exhibit must consist of Three items from the list below:
a) Any piece of handcraft excluding Knitting, Crochet & Embroidery. ( Max size 15” x 15”)
b) House Pot Plant (Not larger than 15” x 15”)
c) Decorated Fruit (1 piece of fruit)
d) Lemon Drizzle Cake (2lb Loaf Tin) Un iced.
2. In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
4. Two exhibits to qualify from each qualifying show.
5. This competition will be judged on a points system.
6. Points will be awarded for presentation.
7. The judge’s decision is final for all stages of the competition
8. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk
9. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.

Its important exhibitors check measurements
stated under the Rules & Conditions

Exhibits to be in place before 11.30am on day of final
Prizes: 1st €250 – 2nd €200 – 3rd €130 – 4th €65 – 5th to 25th €30
Entry fee: To qualifying Show €3 - To final €6

Final Bonnicconlon Show on Monday 4th August 2025

PRIZE FUND €500
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Theme: “Natural Landscape of Ireland” (scenery)
2. The competition is confined to all Amateurs.
3. Photographs may be of any format, i.e. digital or film, black and white or colour.
4. Photographs must Not be framed or mounted
5. Photographs must not be digitally enhanced but must have border.
6. Size of photograph to be an A5 including border.
7. A qualifying class will be held at each show
8. Two exhibits may qualify from each show if the standard is high enough.
9. All photographs must have the class number and exhibit number on the back of the photograph.
10. Exhibits are displayed at the owner’s risk
11. The Judge’s decision is final.
12. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final
These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules
PRIZES
1st €150 -2nd €120 – 3rd €80 – 4th €50 – 5th to 8th €25 each
Entry fee: To qualifying Show: €3 To final: €6

Final Tydanet Show Sunday 17th August 2025

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1 Display three pots of preserves from each section below. Pots used to be no bigger than 454gms. (1lb) all the same size
• Soft Fruits
• Stoned Fruits
• Marmalade
Max. space allowed 22cm. x 22cm.
2. Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation
3. Lids only to be used.
4. No biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit.
5. Simple presentation only required.
6. The competition is confined to amateurs.
7. Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
8. The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
9. In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
10. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
11. All preserves will be sampled.
12. The judge’s decision at all stages of the competition is final
13. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
14. For the final fresh pots of preserves must be entered.
15. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.
These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules
PRIZES
1st €200 – 2nd €150 – 3rd €100 – 4th €50 - 5th €25 – 6th €25 – 7th €25 – 8th €25
Entry fee: To qualifying Show: €3 To final: €6

ARVA SHOW Sunday 27th July 2025

RULES & CONDITIONS:
Each exhibitor to bake all items using recipes found on the Odlums website and Odlums products must be used: Please see items below:

a) 10 Apple Traybake Pieces https://www.odlums.ie/recipes/apple-traybake/
b) Goats cheese, Red Pepper and Pine Nuts Quiche https://www.odlums.ie/recipes/goats-cheese-red-pepper-pine-nut-quiche/
c) Coffee Sponge Cake with Biscoff Coffee Buttercream https://www.odlums.ie/recipes/coffee-sponge-cake-with-biscoff-coffee-buttercream/

N.B. All recipes can be found on the Odlums website.
1. Items to be displayed on individual plates (3 tiered plates can be used for the smaller items) to enhance presentation and each exhibitor will be allocated their own space (trays optional) on a base 24” Square.
2. Points will be awarded for taste, texture, appearance of baked items and presentation.
3. The competition is confined to amateurs, with one entry per exhibitor at the final.
4. The items must be fresh, and home baked by exhibitor.
5. In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show. Two entries may qualify from these shows for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough. The Qualifiers from each of these shows will go forward to the final, to be held at the Tullamore Show, on Sunday August 10th.
7. None adherence to tray sizes will deem elimination of exhibit.
8. All items will be cut and/or sampled by the judge.
9. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a hamper containing Odlums products, on appearance at the final.
10. Certificates will be awarded to the finalists.
11. The judge’s decisions at all stages of the competition, IS FINAL.
12. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
13. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Marquee opens from 7.30am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10am sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon and exhibits may not be removed before 5pm.
PRIZES
1st €300 + Trophy - Goods in kind – 2nd €200 plus Goods in kind – 3rd €100 plus Goods in kind 4th €60 - 5th €60 - 6th €60 - 7th €60 - 8th €60

Entry Fee: To qualifying show : €3 To Final: €6

Final Tullamore Show & AIB Livestock Show Sunday 10th August 2024

Each exhibitor will bake 3 items:
a) Carrot & Pineapple Loaf (2lb loaf tin)
b) Tea Brack (7” Round)
c) 4 Plain Scones

RULES & CONDITIONS
1. The Items to be displayed as one exhibit on a base of 2ft x2ft approx.
2. Points will be awarded for texture taste, and presentation.
3. Competition is open to amateurs, and one tray to qualify per exhibitor.
4. All items to be home made by the exhibitor.
5. In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
6. A SuperValu Flour wrapper to be displayed with the exhibit.
7. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows.
8. Two trays may qualify for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough.
9. Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
10. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk.
11. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final
These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules

PRIZES
1st €300 – 2nd €200 – 3rd €100 – 4th €60 – 5th €50 – 6th €40
7th to the end of the line €25
Final Castleblaney Monday 4th August 2025

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Using Lego non-kit create an agricultural feature e.g. Tractor & Bailer, Rural Country Scene, Farmyard Structure.
2. Size 450-450mm max. cubed.
3. Competition is open to children age 5-13yrs.
4. Exhibit to be displayed on a Lego Board
5. The exhibit must be the sole work of the child.
6. Special qualifying class will be held at selected shows.
7. Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
8. Two exhibits will qualify at the selected shows.
9. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
10. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All- Ireland final.
These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules

PRIZES
1st €100 – 2nd €75 – 3rd €50 – 4th €30
5th to 12th €20
Entry fee: To qualifying Show: €3 To final: €6
Final Arva Show Sunday 27th July 2025

RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Paintings must be the sole work of the exhibitor who must have amateur status.
2. Paintings to depict an Agricultural or Rural setting.
3. Paintings must measure no more than 24”X 20” including the frame.
4. All Paintings must be ready to hang, that is framed and with a hanging cord attached.
5. The Judge’s decision will be final.
6. All entries will be exhibited at owners risk.
7. All entries to have amateur status as defined by the following:
a) Not to have had a commercial solo exhibition
b) Not to have exhibited in a commercial gallery
c) Not to be teaching or have taught art in any form
8. In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession, they maybe disqualified.
9. Qualifying exhibit(s) to be photographed by the relevant qualifying show.
10. Secretaries to forward same to the National Secretary in advance of the Final
11. The same painting that qualifies at the qualifying show must be exhibited at the Final.
12. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules.
To avoid any confusion would exhibitors please print their Name & Phone No.
on a label & attach to back of Painting.
PRIZES
1st €300 – 2nd €200 – 3rd €100 – 4th €50
Entry Fee - To qualifying Show: €3. To Final: €6
Final Virginia Show 20st August 2025

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. All items must be the sole work of the exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit must consist of 1 Article from point A plus 1 other article from points B, C or D making - Total of 2 Articles:
a) Any article using tweed e.g. Picture (Min Size 12”x12” - Max Size 18”x18” excluding the frame and mount), Cushion (Min Size 16”x16” - Max Size 18”x18”) or skirt (Adult size only)
b) Any article in colored or self-colored embroidery made in the current year.
c) Hand Knit cardigan lumber jacket or jumper, (Adult size only).
d) Any article in cotton crochet using no thicker than a No 20 cotton thread.
3. All the above to be made in the current year
4. The items to be displayed as one exhibit
5. Any item the judge feels is produced by any other method other than hand shall be disqualified.
6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
7. One entry may qualify from each qualifying show for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough a second entry may be qualified. The Qualifiers from each of these shows will go forward to the final to be held at the Ballyshannon Agricultural Show, on Sunday 17th August.
8. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a rosette on appearance at the final.
9. Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
10. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk
11. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General rules, together with Ballyshannon Show Rules.
12. Exhibits must be in place for judging by 10.30am on Sunday 17th August 2025.
13. Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm.
14. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final

Its important exhibitors check measurements
stated under the Rules & Conditions





PRIZES
1st €300 & Perpetual Trophy
2nd €200 – 3rd €100 - 4th €60 - 5th €50 - 6th €40

Entry fee: To qualifying Show €3 / To final €6
FINAL: BALLYSHANNON SHOW Sunday 17th August 2025

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. This competition is to encourage growers to exhibit produce from their own kitchen garden
2. In this competition the produce should be the property of and be grown by the exhibitor.
3. Each exhibit must consist of a display of fruit and vegetables excluding potatoes.
4. Not fewer than 7 kinds
5. Not more than 10. Foliage and root growth may be trimmed for display purposes and herbs may be included
6. The veg and fruit should be displayed within area not larger than 610mm x 610mm (24”x24”) and height not exceeding 90cm (3ft)
7. However, foliage and roots may extend beyond that boundary but not rest on the show bench.
8. Marquee open from 7.30am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10am sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.
9. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.00pm.
10. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.

THE COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED AS FOLLOWS:
Variety: 25 points Condition and quality: 50 points
Overall presentation and attractiveness: 25 points
PRIZES
1st €250 - 2nd €150 - 3rd €100 - 4th €75 - 5th €50 - 6th €25
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3. To Final €6.
FINAL: TULLAMORE & FBD NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW Sunday 10th August 2025

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. In this competition the produce must be the property of and be grown by the Exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit is to consist of the following: A dish of 6 potatoes of any variety. The variety to be correctly named. Each tuber should be free from skin blemishes, be true to type, and weigh approximately 6 ozs. (170g).
3. Two exhibits to qualify at each show.
4. This being a quality championship, the adjudicators will favour floury, high dry matter varieties, which are popular with the Irish customer.
5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.
6. Marquee open from 7.30am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10 am sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.
7. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.00pm.
8. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.

Criteria for judging potatoes available from the Tullamore Show. Tel: 057 93 52141
PRIZES
1st €250 & Bord Bia Perpetual Trophy & Replica
2nd €150 - 3rd €100 - 4th €75 - 5th €50 - 6th €25
All qualifiers will receive a special Bord Bia Plaque
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3. To Final €6
FINAL: TULLAMORE & FBD NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW Sunday 10th August 2025

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. In this competition, the produce must be the property of and grown by the exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit is to consist of the following:
A dish of 5 onions of any variety.
3. The onions may be grown from either seed or sets.
4. The onions may be Autumn or Spring sown. The variety to be correctly named.
5. Each onion must be tied and weigh not more than 450grams.
6. The onions to be harvested and have clear unbroken skins.
7. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows. Two exhibits may qualify for the Final, if the Judges agree that the standard is high enough.
8. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.

The Competition will be judged as follows:
Condition / Quality: 25 points, Uniformity and Shape: 25 points
Size / Weight: 10 points, Colour: 10 point
Overall presentation / attractiveness: 10 points
Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition
Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk
These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A. Rules.
PRIZES
1st €200 – 2nd €125 – 3rd €75 – 4th €50 – 5th €25 – 6th €25
Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €3. To Final €6
FINAL: VIRGINA SHOW Wednesday 20th August 2025