CLASSES
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
Class Number |
Description
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334 |
3 White Hen Eggs |
335 |
3 Brown Hen Eggs |
336 |
3 Tinted Hen Eggs |
337 |
3 Eggs of any other natural colour |
338 |
3 White Bantam Eggs |
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3 Brown Bantam Eggs 3 Tinted Bantam Eggs 3 Bantam Eggs of any other natural colour 3 Duck Eggs 3 Waterfowl Eggs of any colour 3 Goose Eggs 3 Turkey Eggs 6 White Hen Eggs 6 Brown Hen Eggs 6 Tinted Hen Eggs 6 Eggs of any other natural colour 6 White Bantam Eggs 6 Brown Bantam Eggs 6 Tinted Bantam Eggs 6 Bantam Eggs of any other natural colour 6 Duck Eggs 6 Waterfowl Eggs of any colour Any Painted or decorated egg
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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
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: 1st - €300.00 , and Perpetual Trophy , 2nd - €200.00 , 3rd - €100.00 , 4th - €60.00 , 5th - €50.00 , 6th - €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
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: 1st - €250.00 , 2nd - €200.00 , 3rd - €130.00 , 4th - €65.00 , 5th - 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
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
No entries permitted on day of event.