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

1st Place £50.00, 2nd place £20.00, 3rd place £15.00
Kindly sponsored by Kane Trailers, Ballynahinch

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.

1st place £60.00, 2nd £30.00, 3rd £25, 4th, £20.00, 5th £15.00, 6th £10.00
KINDLY SPONORED BY: KANE TRAILERS, BALLYNAHINCH

Miniature - Arrangement in a mustard pot/jar (Fresh Flowers only)

Arrangement in a Mug - Colors to blend with the mug (Fresh Flowers only)

Display 5 blooms as you wish. Width not to be wider than 30cm, no height restriction. (Fresh Flowers only)

Arrangement on driftwood, no larger than 30cm x 30cm. (Fresh Flowers only)

Using natures palette of greenery (Fresh leaves only)

(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 item of choice.

1st Prize £50.00, 2nd £40.00, 3rd £20.00 & 4th £10.00 kindly sponsored by the Drayne Family

Please attach number firmly to pot

Please attach number firmly to pot

Please attach number firmly to pot

Please attach number firmly to pot

Please attach number firmly to pot

Entry Fee - £5.00 Entries must be submitted digitally to info@castlewellanshow.com before
Entries to be with the show secretary by Friday 3rd July 2026
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.

Please submit one entry per club, which will include a photo of all the following topics.

1. O' What a day
2 Pick up sticks
3. Our Fur-legged friends
4. Bringing in the .................
5. Pots
6. Bag
7. Heads down
8. A local landmark
9. Time
10 We are WI

(No Individual Prizes)

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

Sponsored by: White Hotel Group, Head Office, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

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 coloured or self-coloured 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. Two entries 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 16th 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 16th August 2026.
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 16th August 2026

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 Saturday 15th August 2026

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 26th July 2026

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:

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. Soda Bread Focaccia Picnic Sandwich Loaf (No filling required) https://odlums.ie/recipes/soda-bread-focaccia-picnic-sandwich-loaf/
b. 3 Layer Rainbow Cake https://odlums.ie/recipes/3-layer-rainbow-cake/
c. Apple and Blackberry Tart https://odlums.ie/recipes/apple-and-blackberry-tart/d 10 Apple Traybake Pieces https://www.odlums.ie/recipes/apple-traybake/

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 a signed and written 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 and ISA 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 9th.
7. Non 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 9th August 2026

Each exhibitor will bake 3 items:
a) Brown Seasame 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 3rd August 2026

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 26th July 2026

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 €500 – 2nd €200 – 3rd €100 – 4th €50
Entry Fee - To qualifying Show: €3. To Final: €6
Final Virginia Show 19th August 2026

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 16th 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 16th August 2026.
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 16th August 2026