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355: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLYSHANNON AGRICULTURAL SHOW PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND TRADITIONAL HANDMADE CRAFT FINAL

INDOOR SECTION ➤ ARTS & CRAFTS Sat 21st Jun 2025

SPONSORED BY: WHITE HOTEL GROUP, HEAD OFFICE,BALLYSHANNON, CO. DONEGAL

RULES AND CONDITIONS

  • All items must be the sole work of the exhibitor.
  • 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" x 12" - Max Size 18" x 18" excluding the frame and mount), Cushion (Min size 16" x 16" - Max Size 18" x 18") 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.
  • All the above to be made in the current year.
  • The items to be displayed as one exhibit.
  • Any item the judge feels in produced by any other method other than hand shall be disqualified.
  • A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
  • 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 18th August.
  • Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a rosette on apperance at the final.
  • Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
  • Exhibits are displayed at owners risk.
  • The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General rules, together with Ballyshannon Show Rules.
  • Exhibits must be in place for judging by 10.30am on Sunday 18th August 2024.
  • Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3, To Final €6
Prizes: 1st €300 & Perpetual Trophy, 2nd €200, 3rd €100, 4th €60, 5th €50, 6th €40

FINAL: BALLYSHANNON SHOW SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 2024

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INDOOR SECTION - Opening Notes

OVERALL INDOOR CHAMPION KINDLY SPONSORED BY POOLE'S CARNEW

€4 PER ENTRY. NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY
Prizes: 1st €15, 2nd €10, 3rd €5
RULES AND CONDITIONS
On the morning of the show please collect numbers in the Indoor tent. 
All exhibits must be bona fide property of the exhibitor.
All entries with appropriate fee must be pre entered online on/before 10th June.

  1. Prizes may be witheld in classes where there is insufficient competion, no 2nd prize where there are less than 3 entries, no 3rd prize where less than 5 entries.
  2. The Judges decision is final.
  3. Vegetables for the competition must be properly cleaned.
  4. Exhibitors are hereby notified that although every reasonable care is taken to ensure the safety of all exhibits, the Committee will not be responsible for any loss or accident that may occur. Neither will the Committee be responsible for any accident that may occur to any person attending the Show, as a visitor, exhibitor, steward or otherwise.
  5. A person entering an exhibit, and failing to show will forfeit entry fee.
  6. The Committee are not responsible for any mistake on entry forms.
  7. Exhinits cannot be removed before 4.30pm, and will not be returned without a ticket.
  8. In the event of appointed judge not being available, the Committee reserve the right to appoint an alternative
  9. All exhibits must be in place before 11am on Show Day.
  10. All objections must be lodged with the Secretary within 30 minutes of the Class being judged and accompanied by a fee of €10 which shall be forfeited if objection is overruled.

 

ARTS & CRAFTS - Opening Notes

Prizes: 1st €15, 2nd €10, 3rd €5

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Prizes:   1st - Qualifier , 2nd - Qualifier , 3rd - Qualifier , 4th - Qualifier , 5th - Qualifier , 6th - Qualifier
Class is currently closed for entry.