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CLASS 256  – Family Competition - Open to all entries

Sponsored and judged by Tougher Family, Drumbo

£30 prize money awarded to best exhibit in Class 256

Make Your Own Hobby Horse

EGGS

The Richard S F Armour Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr Richard S F Armour

Exhibitor gaining most points in the Egg section (classes 1 – 23)

Judge: TBC

HOME BAKING

Judge Jim Campbell

The Festival of Britain Cup

Presented by the late Mr J Patterson, The Hill, Ballygowan

Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Baking section (classes 257 - 266)

Class Number                      Description

          257        Wheaten loaf baked in a1lb loaf tin

          258        4 Pancakes

          259        4 Fruit Scones

          260        Apple Tart

          261        5 Flakemeal Biscuits

          262        4 Assorted Traybakes

          263        4 Caramel Squares

          264        Lemon Drizzle Cake

          265        Jam Swiss Roll

          266        A Decorated Celebration Cake

PRESERVES

Class Number                      Description

          267        Pot of Homemade Chutney

          268        Pot of fruit jam

          269        Pot of marmalade

CHILDRENS COOKERY

Class Number                      Description

          270                    4 Top Hats (8 years and Younger)

          271                    4 Rocky Roads, any flavour (9 - 11 years)    

          272                    4 Chocolate Chip Cookies (12 years and over)

          273                    4 Decorated Celebration Cupcakes (12 years and over)

CRAFT WORK (Classes 274 - 285)

Judge Paula Ryan

The Myrtle S McKelvey Perpetual Trophy

Given by the McKelvey Family in memory of their mother

Best exhibit in classes 274 - 285

The Handicraft Perpetual Cup

Presented by Saintfield Women’s Institute

Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes

Class Number                      Description

          274        Any hand knit or crochet baby blanket

          275        Any hand knit or crochet knee rug/throw

          276        Handknitted socks

          277        Any hand knit or crochet childs garment up 11 years

          278        Any hand knit or crochet adult garment

          279        A bag - any technique

          280        Cross stich or hand embroidery including creative embroidery

          281        Any item in patchwork

          282        A handcrafted childs toy

          283        Any hand or needle felted item

          284        Recycled craft, any medium

          285        Any other craft

JUNIOR ART (11 years of age and under)

Judge Paula Ryan

The McLaughlin Cup

Presented in memory of the late Mrs F A McLaughlin

Best exhibit in classes 286 - 290

The MJ McKay Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by the late Mr MJ McKay

School or organisation gaining most points in classes 286 - 290

Class Number                      Description

          286        A Lego Minecraft build

          287        A picture of Saintfield Show Day in any medium

          288        Make a Bug/Bee Hotel

          289        Flower Painted CD Wind Spinner

          290        The Sea Side in any medium

TEEN ART (12 -16 years of age)

Judge Paula Ryan

The Enid Minnis Cup

Presented by Mrs Enid Minnis

Best exhibit in classes 291 - 294

Class Number                      Description

          291        Any portrait in any medium

          292        A Piece of ceramic

          293        A piece of 3D art

          294        Any piece of textile art

ART CLASS (Adult)

Judge Paula Ryan

Unicorn Agencies Ltd Cups

Class 295 - 298

Class Number                      Description

          295        Any illustration in oil

          296        Any illustration in water colour

          297        Any illustration in charcoal, pen or pencil

          298        Any piece of 3D art

WI CLASSES

The Susan McBride Memorial Perpetual Trophy

Presented by the late Mr R A McBride

WI Member gaining the most points in classes 299 – 301

Class Number                      Description

     299       A decorated chocolate cake

     300       Handmade card for Saintfield Show 80th Anniversary

     301       A table arrangement of garden/hedgerow flowers in a recycled container

FLOWERS (Adult)

Judge Carly Dunne

The Horticultural Cup

Presented by the late Messrs Martin Philips and Thomas McVeigh

Exhibitor gaining the most points in classes 302 - 305

The Rose of Sharon Perpetual Shield

Presented by Sharon McClay

Best exhibit in classes 302 - 305

Class Number                      Description

     302       A milk churn (any size) arrangement using garden flowers and foliage

     303       A hand tied bouquet using one colour

     304       Planter/pot/basket/bucket planted with a variety of summer bedding

     305                     A wheelbarrow planted with summer bedding to mark Saintfield Show 80th Anniversary

FLOWERS (Junior)

Judge Carly Dunne

Petals n Pots Cup

Presented by Petal n Pots Market Street Downpatrick

Exhibitor gaining most points in classes 306 and 307

Petals n Pots Cup

Presented by Petal n Pots Market Street Downpatrick

Best exhibit in classes 306 and 307

Class Number                      Description

         306         A posey in a mug

         307         A miniature garden

PHOTOGRAPHY (open to all ages)

Judge Paula Ryan

Beechavon Cup

Presented by the Jackson Family Barnamaghery

Exhibitor gaining the most point in classes 308 - 311

If mounted, not to be any larger than 7’x5’

Class Number                      Description

          308        A sunrise

          309        Memories of Saintfield Show over the years

          310        Calm after the storm

          311        Best selfie of you and your pet or farm friend

The Belfast News Letter Cup

Presented by Century Newspapers Ltd

Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Home Industries Section

Young Farmers Cup

Exhibitor gaining most points in classes 312 - 314

(Must be a member of any YFC in the current season)      

Class Number                      Description

          312        4 Caramel squares

          313        A farm themed arrangement of garden flowers

          314        A recycled or repurposed item

Special Education

Class Number                      Description

          357        Your Pet in any medium

          358        A Decorated Paper Plate of cow, sheep or pig

          359        A Collage or mosaic picture

          360        4 Decorated Biscuits

          361        4 Iced Buns

          362        A Recycled Craft Item

Domestic ArtsThu 1st May 2025 - Sun 28th Sep 2025

Sponsored by

White Hotel Group

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLYSHANNON AGRICULTURAL SHOW PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND TRADITIONAL HANDMADE CRAFT FINAL
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 Size18”x18”) or skirt (Adult size only) (this item is obligatory)
   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. 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. Judges 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 18th August 2024.
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

Entry fee:   To qualifying Show €3.   To final €6
 

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  

Ballyshannon Show

Date:  

Sun, 17th Aug, 2025

Prizes:   1^st - €300.00 , and Perpetual Trophy , 2^nd - €200.00 , 3^rd - €100.00 , 4^th - €60.00 , 5^th - €50.00 , 6^th - €40.00

Domestic ArtsThu 1st May 2025 - Sun 28th Sep 2025

Sponsored by

Casey's Londis Ballina

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BONNICONLON SHOW LTD PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND DOMESTIC ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by: Casey’s Londis Balla, Ballina, Castlebar, Limerick & Newbridge

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. Exhibitors may qualify once only
3. 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 judges 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.

Exhibits to be in place before 11.30am on day of final
Entry fee:   To qualifying Show €3.   To final €6
 
 

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  

Bonniconlon Show

Date:  

Mon, 4th Aug, 2025

Prizes:   1^st - €250.00 , 2^nd - €200.00 , 3^rd - €130.00 , 4^th - €65.00 , 5^th - to 25th €30

Cookery Thu 1st May 2025 - Sun 28th Sep 2025

Sponsored by

McMahons SuperValu Ltd Castleblayney

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & CASTLEBLAYNEY SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT 

ALL IRELAND BREAD BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by McMahons SuperValu Ltd Castleblayney
 

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 maybe 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.
Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Entry Fee: to qualifying show: €3 To final: €6.
 

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  

Castleblayney Show

Date:  

Mon, 4th Aug, 2025