July 31

st

2016
JULY 8 th
Three championship qualifiers

Two 500 prize funds Two new categories

COISTE NA BLIANA 2016

Cathaoirleach: Michael O'Gara

Kevin McGinley
Dermot Gillespie
Sean J. McGinley
Pat Curran
Dorothy McGinley
Paul Molloy
Martin Cunningham
Victor Fuller
ine Cunnea
Claire OByrne
Paddy Hegarty
Josephine OByrne
Enda Gillespie
Shane McIntyre
Declan OByrne
Seamus J. McGinley
Andrew OGara
Meg OGara
Christy Byrne

SHOW AREA MAP FOR

LOCAL / CONFINED CATTLE ONLY
Dungloe

Glenties
Ardara

Glencolmcille
Kilcar

Killybegs

Local area / confined cattle area means the area included

in the Parishes of Ardara, Glenties, Upper Rosses, Inver,
Killybegs (Killaghtee), Kilcar and Glencolmcille.

1000
in

PRIZE MONEY
Sponsored by
Hegarty Construction and PM Ltd.

500 PRIZE FUND

For Class 29 - Best pair of calves from one herd born in 2016

500 PRIZE FUND

For Class 53 - Best pair of black-faced ewe lambs

Eallach Cattle
CONFINED SECTION
Entry Fee 10 - Prizes 1st 60, 2nd 40, 3rd 20
Judging will commence at 11.00am sharp
All animals to be haltered and halter trained.
Class 1:

Beef type heifer showing no permanent teeth

Sponsored by Roarty's Bar

Class 2:

Best breeding heifer

Sponsored by Andy Roohan Ltd. Agricultural Consultant

Class 3:

Best beef type cow or heifer in milk or in calf

Sponsored by George Irwin Hardware

Class 4:

Best suckling cow with own calf at foot (calf strictly born in 2016)
Sponsored by Seaview Veterinary Clinic

Class 5:

Best calf born between Sep 1st 2015 to Dec 31st 2015 male or female
Sponsored by Harold Fruit and Veg
(*Class 5 animals may be split into male and female if numbers suffice)

Class 6:

Best male calf born from January 1st 2016 to March 31st 2016
Sponsored by Robert Kee Power Equipment

Class 7:

Best female calf born from January 1st 2016 to March 31st 2016
Sponsored by Thomas Byrne Electrical

Class 8:

Best calf born from 1st April 2016 onwards, male or female
Sponsored by AIB

Class 9:

Best pair of animals from one herd

Sponsored by Donegal Town Hardware

Class 10: Best home-bred animal over 12 months on day of show

Sponsored by Osmonds

Overall champion calf of confined classes

Overall champion animal of confined classes

Local Unhaltered - Glencolmcille/ Kilcar Area only

Animals entered in class(es) 1-10 cannot be entered in class 11 or 12
Class 11: Best breeding heifer (penned)
Class 12: Best cow and calf (penned)

OPEN SECTION

Class 13: The Greenvale Animal Feeds All Ireland Beef Heifer Championship Qualifier
Sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds

Judging at 1.00pm approx.

RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. Qualifying animals to have no more than 2 permanent teeth on the day of Final
2. One heifer may qualify from each selected show; if the standard is insufficient no heifer may
be chosen.
3. All animals must be led by a competent adult.
4. All animals must be certified not in calf at the Final.
5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: 7. To Final: 12

PRIZES: 1st: 800, 2nd: 400, 3rd: 250, 4th: 125, 5th to End: 50
Please note: The Committee reserve the right to substitute
the cash prize with vouchers for product
Final: STROKESTOWN SHOW
Saturday 10th September 2016 at 2pm approx
Class 14: Nutrias Animal Feed Beef Bullock All Ireland Championship Qualifier
Sponsored by Aurivo, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Judging at 1.30pm approx.

RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. Qualifying animals to have no more than 4 permanent teeth on the day of Final
2. One steer may qualify from each selected show; if the standard is insufficient no steer may be
chosen.
3. All animals must be led by a competent adult.
4. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: 7. To Final: 12

PRIZES: 1st: 1000, 2nd: 600, 3rd: 400, 4th: 200, 5th: 100, 6th to End: 50
Please note: The Committee reserve the right to substitute
the cash prize with vouchers for product
Final: STROKESTOWN SHOW
Saturday 10th September 2016 at 3pm approx
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES
The committee reserve the right to cancel any
class(es) due to insufficient entries.

OPEN SECTION (Continued)

Entry Fee 10* - Prizes 1st 60, 2nd 40, 3rd 20 *Excluding class 29
All animals to be haltered and halter trained - otherwise
owners will be asked to return animals to trailer.

Class 15: Beef type heifer showing no permanent teeth

Sponsored by PMC Engineering
Class 16: Best breeding heifer
Sponsored by Donegal Bees
Class 17: Best beef type cow or heifer in milk or in calf
Sponsored by Andy Roohan Ltd
Class 18: Best suckling cow with own calf at foot (calf strictly born in 2016)
Sponsored by Top Oil
Class 19: Best calf born between Sep 1st 2015 to Dec 31st 2015
Sponsored by dars na Gaeltachta
Class 20: Best male calf born from January 1st 2016 to March 31st 2016
Sponsored by Osmonds
Class 21: Best female calf born from January 1st 2016 to March 31st 2016
Sponsored by Gibson Donegal Ltd.
Class 22: Best calf born from 1st April 2015 onwards male or female
Sponsored by DSM Engineering Services
Class 23: Best pair of animals from one herd
Sponsored by Burns Livestock Supplements
Class 24: Best young handler
Sponsored by Malin Construction

Pure Bred Charolais

Overall Champion Calf

Overall champion winner in the cattle open
section Reserve Champion of the day

Class 25: Best bull calf born September through December

Sponsored by Ulster Bank
Class 26: Best heifer calf born September through December
Sponsored by Michael McGinley Farm Services
Class 27: Best bull calf born January through April
Sponsored by The Coastguard
Class 28: Best heifer calf born January through April
Class 29: Best pair of calves from the one herd born 2016 *NEW*

*NEW*

The Hegarty Construction and PM Ltd

Class 29: Best pair of calves from the one herd born 2016

Prize fund 500

1st place: 300 2nd place: 125 3rd place: 75

Entry fee 20

Caoirigh - Sheep

LOCAL SECTION (CONFINED)

The Melville Maxwell Cup for the Best Black-Faced Ewe Lamb
Dinny Maguire Memorial Cup for the best Black-Faced Shearling Ram*
Charlie Fuller Memorial Cup for the Overall Champion Confined
in the Black Faced sheep class
Entry Fee 5 Prizes 1st 30, 2nd 20, 3rd 10

(Adequate handling should be provided by the entrant when entering more than one animal in a class.)

Black-Faced

Judging will be begin at 10.00am sharp

Class 30: Best black-faced hogget ewe

Sponsored by McGill Farm Supplies
Class 31: Best black-faced ewe, 2yrs &upwards
Sponsored by CIE
Class 32: Best black-faced ewe lamb
Sponsored by The Folk Village
Class 33: Best pair black-faced ewe lambs
Sponsored by McGill Farm Supplies
Class 34: Best black-faced ram, 2yrs & upwards
Sponsored by Osmonds
Class 35: Best black-faced shearling ram
Sponsored by Gerard Breslin Scanning
Class 36: Best black-faced ram lamb
Sponsored by The Folk Village

Horned Mountain Sheep

(Sheep entered in Cat. 30, 31, 32 & 36 are not eligible to enter the Horned Mountain Sheep section.)
Class 37: Best horned mountain hogget ewe
Sponsored by Mac Giolla Easbuig & Co. Accountants
Class 38: Best horned mountain ewe, 2yrs & upwards
Sponsored by Breslin Stone
Class 39: Best horned mountain ewe lamb
Sponsored by Gerard Breslin Scanning
Class 40: Best horned mountain ram lamb
Sponsored by Breslin Stone
Class 41: Best shearling mountain ram *NEW*
Sponsored by Haughey Dipping Services

Cross Bred

Lr Chomhairle Pariste Ghleann Cholm Cille

Cup for best cross bred ewe lamb

Class 42: Best cross bred hogget ewe

Sponsored by The Blue Haven
Class 43: Best cross bred ewe 2yrs & upwards
Sponsored by Haughey Dipping Services
Class 44: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb under 35kg
Sponsored by Mac Giolla Easbuig & Co. Accountants
Class 45: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb over 35kg
Sponsored by Edge Clothing
Class 46: Best cross bred ram lamb
Sponsored by Edge Clothing

OPEN SECTION

Texaco Cup for Champion Black-Faced

Corn Buan Taispeantas Talmhaiochta GhleannCholmCille
for the overall black faced (open)
Entry Fee 5 Prizes 1st 30, 2nd 20, 3rd 10* except class 53
(Adequate handling should be provided by the entrant
when entering more than one animal in a class.)

Black-Faced

Class 47: Best black-faced hogget ewe

Sponsored by Cherrymore Kitchens
Class 48: Best black-faced aged ewe, 2yrs & upwards
Sponsored by Cherrymore Kitchens
Class 49: Best black-faced ewe lamb
Sponsored by Errigal Bay
Class 50: Best black-faced aged ram, 2yrs & up
Sponsored by Donegal Bees
Class 51: Best black-faced shearling ram
Sponsored by George Irwin Hardware, Donegal
Class 52: Best black-faced ram lamb
Sponsored by Errigal Bay
Class 53: Best pair black-faced ewe lambs

*NEW*

The Hegarty Construction and PM Ltd

Class 53: Best pair black-faced ewe lambs

Prize fund 500

1st place: 300 2nd place: 125 3rd place: 75

Entry fee 10

Cross Bred

K Style Cup for the Champion Cross Bred

Class 54: Best cross bred hogget ewe

Sponsored by The Blue Haven
Class 55: Best cross bred ewe 2yrs old & upwards
Sponsored by John Eoinn's Glen Head Tavern & Giftshop
Class 56: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb under 35 kg
Sponsored by K Style Ltd
Class 57: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb over 35 kg
Sponsored by K Style Ltd
Class 58: Best butchers lamb
Sponsored by Donegal Bees

Cheviot

Corn Cuimhneachin Connie U Dhochartaigh

for the Champion Cheviot

Class 59: Best Cheviot ram

Sponsored by J.J.D. Supplies
Class 60: Best Cheviot ewe
Sponsored by Inthru Macra

Swaledale
The Donnchadh OGara Memorial Cup for the Champion Swaledale

Class 61: Best Swaledale Ewe Lamb

Sponsored by Peter Cannon, Agricultural Consultant
Class 62: Best Swaledale Ram Lamb
Sponsored by Osmonds
Class 63: Best Swaledale Hogget Ewe
Sponsored by Slieve League Lodge
Class 64: Best Swaledale Shearling Ram
Sponsored by Cooks Pantry
Class 65: Best Swaledale Aged Ram
Sponsored by Peter Cannon, Agricultural Consultant
Class 66: Best Swaledale Aged Ewe
Sponsored by Inthru Macra

Lanark

The Naomh Columba Cup for the Champion Lanark

Class 67: Best Lanark ewe lamb

Sponsored by John Eoinn's Glen Head Tavern & Giftshop
Class 68: Best Lanark ram lamb
Sponsored by Supervalu
Class 69: Best Lanark ewe
Sponsored by Supervalu
Class 70: Best Lanark ram.
Sponsored by Ionad Siil
Class 71: Best Hogget ewe
Sponsored by Ionad Siil
Class 72: Best Shearling ram
Sponsored by The Clock Tower

Rare Breed

Class 73: Best Rare Breed Sheep

Sponsored by The Clock Tower

Texel

Class 74: Best Texel ram

Sponsored by Henry Kee & Son
Class 75: Best Texel ewe
Sponsored by Henry Kee & Son

Capaill agus Pnaithe Horses and Ponies

Entry Fee 10 Prizes 1st 60, 2nd 40, 3rd 20

All animals must be haltered and halter trained - otherwise owners will be asked to return animals to trailer

Judging will commence at 12pm sharp

Class 76: Best pony up to 13.2h

Sponsored by Texaco Ardara
Class 77: Best pony from 13.2h 14.2h
Sponsored by DMG
Class 78: Best Cob class from 14.2h 15.2h
Sponsored by Molloy Home Improvement
Class 79: Best Agricultural Type horse
Sponsored by Michael ODonnell Plant Hire
Class 80: Best Lighter Hunter
Class 81: Best Heavy Hunter
Class 82: Best Shetland *NEW*
Class 83: Best Miniature horse *NEW*
Overall Pony - Corn Buan Taispeantas Talmhaiochta Ghleann Cholm Cille
The Killybegs Travel Cup for Overall Champion Horse

anlaith Poultry

The John Campbell Memorial Cup for the Overall Champion

Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Class 84:
Class 85:
Class 86:
Class 87:
Class 88:
Class 89:
Class 90:

Best large Hen

Best large Rooster
Best Bantam Hen
Best Bantam Rooster
Best large Drake
Best large Duck
Best Rare Breed

NEW SECTION

Madra - Dogs

Judging will commence at 3pm *See back of book for Dog rules*
Dogs may be entered in advance or on the day
Entry Fee 5 Prizes 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 5

Class 91:
Class 92:
Class 93:
Class 94:
Class 95:
Class 96:
Class 97:
Class 98:

Any non-pedigree type small dog

Any non-pedigree type sheepdog
Any non-pedigree type sporting or working dog
Any non-pedigree type open
Any pedigree terrier, toy or utility dog
Any pedigree working, pastoral or sporting dog
Any pedigree hound
Any pedigree gun dog

Description of class

FEE

Signature_______________________________________

TOTAL FEE

Age or Date if Livestock and Tag Number

Tel: _______________________

Email: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________

I agree to comply with the Shows Rules & Regulations

All entries must be accompanied by the prescribed Entry Fee

Class No.

To the Secretary, Glencolmcille Agricultural Show, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal

I intend to enter the following for competitions:

Notice of Entry

Closing Date for entries is: Friday 8th July 2016

Glencolmcille Agricultural Show 2016

Description of class

FEE

Signature_______________________________________

TOTAL FEE

Age or Date if Livestock and Tag Number

Tel: _______________________

Email: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________

I agree to comply with the Shows Rules & Regulations

All entries must be accompanied by the prescribed Entry Fee

Class No.

To the Secretary, Glencolmcille Agricultural Show, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal

I intend to enter the following for competitions:

Notice of Entry

Closing Date for entries is: Friday 8th July 2016

Glencolmcille Agricultural Show 2016

Description of class

FEE

Signature_______________________________________

TOTAL FEE

Age or Date if Livestock and Tag Number

Tel: _______________________

Email: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________

I agree to comply with the Shows Rules & Regulations

All entries must be accompanied by the prescribed Entry Fee

Class No.

To the Secretary, Glencolmcille Agricultural Show, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal

I intend to enter the following for competitions:

Notice of Entry

Closing Date for entries is: Friday 8th July 2016

Glencolmcille Agricultural Show 2016

Description of class

FEE

Signature_______________________________________

TOTAL FEE

Age or Date if Livestock and Tag Number

Tel: _______________________

Email: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________

I agree to comply with the Shows Rules & Regulations

All entries must be accompanied by the prescribed Entry Fee

Class No.

To the Secretary, Glencolmcille Agricultural Show, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal

I intend to enter the following for competitions:

Notice of Entry

Closing Date for entries is: Friday 8th July 2016

Glencolmcille Agricultural Show 2016

Glasraigh agus Tirg Feirme Vegetable and Farm Produce

Class 99:
Class 100:
Class 101:
Class 102:
Class 103:
Class 104:
Class 105:
Class 106:
Class 107:
Class 108:
Class109:
Class110:
Class111:
Class112:
Class113:
Class 114:
Class 115:
Class 116:
Class 117:
Class 118:
Class 119:

The Tommy Cooke Memorial Cup

Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Best six early potatoes

Best six Late potatoes
Best six Shallots
Best three roots of beetroot
Best five red onions
Best five onions
Best twelve pods of peas
Best two heads of crisp lettuce
Best two heads of cabbage
Best three roots of parsnip
Best three roots of carrots
Best three stalks of rhubarb
Best two stems of parsley, with roots
Best three roots of turnip
Best six tomatoes - (must have at least 1 inch of stem attached)
Best collection of fruit & veg.,5 <>7 presentation will count
Best three heaviest potatoes- *These can be entered on the day*
Best six white hen eggs
Best six brown hen eggs
Best six duck eggs
Best Disaster Class! - *These can be entered on the day*

Ranng na bPist - Childrens Home

Grown Vegetables
The 3D Personnel Cup
Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3
Class 120:
Class 121:
Class 122:
Class 123:
Class 124:
Class 125:
Class 126:
Class 127:
Class 128:

Best six Late potatoes

Best six early potatoes
Best five onions
Best three roots of turnips
Best three roots of carrots
Best two heads of crisp lettuce
Best two heads of cabbage
Best Disaster Class!- *These can be entered on the day*
Best Basket of Vegetables - Presentation will count

Subh, Ml agus Im
Jam Making, Honey & Butter
1Lb Pot

Class 129:
Class 130:
Class 131:
Class 132:
Class 133:
Class 134:
Class 135:
Class 136:
Class 137:
Class 138:
Class 139:

The Brian and Peggy OByrne Memorial Cup

Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3
Best Home-made blackcurrant jam
Best Home-made gooseberry jam
Best Home-made rhubarb jam
Best Home-made marmalade
Best Home-made raspberry jam
Best Home-made strawberry jam
Best Home-made blackberry jam
Best Home-made pot of jam not listed above
Best pot of home-farmed honey
Best section of home-farmed honey
Best print of butter

Bacil - Cake Making & Scones

Corn Cuimhneachin Myra MhicFhionnlaoich for best overall bake
Entry fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Class 140:
Class 141:
Class 142:
Class 143:
Class 144:
Class 145:
Class 146:
Class 147:
Class 148:
Class 149:
Class 150:
Class 151:
Class 152:
Class 153:
Class 154:
Class 155:
Class 156:
Class 157:
Class 158:
Class 159:
Class 160:

Best soda bread

Best soda bread with fruit
Best brown bread
Best potato cake/bread
Best six wheaten scones
Best six white soda scones
Best six assorted home-made biscuits
Best porter cake
Best Madeira cake
Best fruit cake, rich
Best fruit cake, light
Best sponge sandwich or jam roll
Best six queen cakes
Best apple tart, short crust pastry
Best rhubarb tart
Best Victoria sandwich
Best Boxty scone
Best treacle bread
Best Christmas pudding
Best Any Bake not mentioned above
Afternoon Tea consisting of: 4 plain tea scones, 6 Victoria Sponge
(Filling of choice), 1lb. loaf tin fruitcake & 1 pot of homemade jam (own
choice), all to be displayed on a small tray & presentation will count

Prizes 1st 20, 2nd 10, 3rd 5

Pintireacht - Painting & Sketching (Amateur)

The John P. Gillespie Memorial Cup
Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3
(All paintings to be no larger than 30x24 including the frame)

Class 161:
Class 162:
Class 163:
Class 164:
Class 165:
Class 166:
Class 167:
Class 168:

Any subject in oil

Any subject in acrylic
Any subject in watercolour
Any subject in pencil
Any subject in crayon
Any subject in pen
Any painting of any medium or sketch for secondary schools
Best portrait any medium *NEW*

Full time artists are invited to submit two pieces, artists names
will appear beside piece and no prizes will be given.

Griangrafadireacht - Photography (Amateur)

The Biddy Mac Shane Memorial Cup
Entry fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3
(All Photos to be 10x8 & mounted, except postcard view)

Class 169:
Class 170:
Class 171:
Class 172:
Class 173:
Class 174:
Class 175:
Class 176:

Any subject <16yrs

Best colour / B&W of animal / wildlife / nature
Best colour / B&W scenic photo
Best colour / B&W winter scene
Best colour / B&W farm scene
Best postcard view, (size to be 6"x4")
Best humorous photograph
Best portrait *NEW*

Full time artists are invited to submit two pieces, artists' names
will appear beside piece and no prizes will be given.
The committee reserve the right to cancel any class(es) due to insufficient entries.

Ranng na bPist - Childrens Section

Class 177:
Class 178:
Class 179:
Class 180:
Class 181:
Class 182:
Class 183:
Class 184:
Class 185:

The Killybegs Credit Union Cup

Entry fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3
(All posters/paintings/drawings are to be A4 size)

Any painting in watercolour <13yrs

Any drawing or sketch in pencil, crayon, marker <13yrs
Best specimen of handwriting < 8yrs, 5 lines
Best specimen of handwriting, 8-10yrs, 8 lines
Best specimen of handwriting, 11-13 yrs, 10 lines
Best poster national school entitled Glencomcille Agricultural Show
Best poster any age entitled Glencolmcille Agricultural Show
Best decorated hardboiled egg, <13 yrs
Best article in Lego or similar material

Class 186:
Class 187:
Class 188:
Class 189:
Class 190:
Class 191:
Class 192:
Class 193:
Class 194:

Best decorated Rice Krispie buns

Best decorated queen cakes
Best decorated potato
Best decorated welly
Best decorated wooden spoon
Best collage
Best Short Story entitled Show Day
Best designed mini garden on top of a biscuit tin lid
Special Needs section

Classes 99 through to 194 will be shown in the large marquee

Classes 195 through to 244 will be shown in the small marquee

Socr Blthanna - Flower Arranging

Class 195:
Class 196:
Class 197:
Class 198:
Class 199:
Class 200:
Class 201:
Class 202:
Class 203:
Class 204:
Class 205:

The Mamie Maxwell Memorial Cup

Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

A small flower arrangement for a table

A large flower arrangement for a table
A miniature flower display
A miniature garden display (12" x 12" max size)
An Easter arrangement for a table
An Autumn arrangement for a table
A Christmas arrangement for a table
A buttonhole arrangement
A vase of roses
Wildflower arrangement
An artificial flower arrangement

Ealan agus Ceardaocht Lmhdhanta Arts & Crafts

Class 206:
Class 207:
Class 208:
Class 209:
Class 210:
Class 211:
Class 212:
Class 213:
Class 214:
Class 215:
Class 216:

Corn Cuimhneachin Liam U Chuinneagin

Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Best example of woodwork

Best example of metalwork
Best example of stonework
Best article carved in wood
Best article carved in stone
Best example of woodturning
Best example of basketry, made from rod, rush or straw
Six hand-cut turf
Clew of rope
St Bridgets Cross
Best example of a hand tied fishing fly *NEW*

NEW SECTION

Na hAmharcealaona - Visual Arts

Class 217:
Class 218:
Class 219:
Class 220:
Class 221:
Class 222:
Class 223:

Best functional art any medium

Best decorative art any medium
Best sculpture any medium
Best fashion craft any medium
Best handmade jewellery
Best handmade headpiece
Best item made from recycled material

Cniotil Limhe - Home Crafts

Class 224:
Class 225:
Class 226:
Class 227:
Class 228:
Class 229:
Class 230:
Class 231:
Class 232:
Class 233:
Class 234:
Class 235:
Class 236:
Class 237:
Class 238:
Class 239:
Class 240:
Class 241:
Class 242:

The Mary Cunningham Memorial Cup

McGroarty Fuels Cup for best length of tweed
Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Ladies or gents cardigan or pullover (hand knitted)

Aran design hat (hand knitted)
Any design hat (hand knitted)
Any handknitted scarf *NEW*
Pair of socks any wool plain or fancy (hand knitted)
Knitted toy
Christmas decoration (hand knitted)
Any hand knitted item not listed above
Crochet doily in cotton or wool
Any crochet garment in cotton or wool
Crochet toy
Crochet Christmas decoration in cotton or wool
Any crochet item not listed above
Any embroidery article in wool or cotton
Any counted thread article in wool or cotton
Any patchwork article
Mixed methods any article
Best handwoven tapestry *NEW*
Best length of tweed *NEW*
McGroarty Fuels Cup
Class 243: Childrens section Any childs homecraft
Class 244: The Magees All Ireland Traditionally Handmade Craft qualifier *NEW*

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION &

BALLYSHANNON AGRICULTURAL SHOW
PRESENT
The All Ireland Traditional Handmade Craft Final
Sponsored by: Magee 1866
1866
Prizes: 1st 300 & Perpetual Trophy;
2nd 200; 3rd 100; 4th 60; 5th 50; 6th 40.
Entry Fee: To qualifying show: 3 To final: 6

RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. All items must be the sole work of the exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit must consist of at least 2 of the following items:
a) Any item made from Tweed
b) Any item made from Aran Knit
c) Any item of Crochet
d) Any item of Hand Embroidery
3. The items to be displayed as one exhibit.
4. Any item the judge feels is produced by any other method
other than hand shall be disqualified.
5. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
6. 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 21st August.
7. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a rosette on appearance at the final.
8. Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
9. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk.
10. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA
General Rules, together with Ballyshannon Show Rules.
11. Exhibits must be in place for judging by 10.30am on Sunday 21st August 2016.
12. Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm.

RIALACHA AN TSE - SHOW RULES

1. The closing date for entries is 6th of JULY, no entries will be received past this date.
2. All entries must have fee with them to be valid and accepted.
3. All cups are perpetual and are to be returned to the
committee by the 30th of June 2017.
4. Animal exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor for at
least two months before date of the show and in the confined
classes must be domiciled in the stated area for the period.
5. Exhibits in the Farm and Vegetable section must be grown by the exhibitor.
6. The show secretary, acting through their officers, may
refuse an entry without assigning any reason.
7. The show is not responsible for any damages to any of the exhibits.
8. Only entries that are in the booklet will be admitted to the classes
unless it has been an oversight of the committee no exceptions.
9. The judges decisions are final.
10. The judges may withhold a prize in any class in which in their opinion there
is not sufficient merit. The judges decision to merit will be final.
11. In the case of only one exhibit in a Class, the Judge may award a 1st prize if in
their opinion the quality is high enough, otherwise a merit may be awarded.
12. In classes where there are more than ten entries the judges
may award an additional prize if the exhibits in their opinion
warrant such an award; 4th prize is equal to 3rd prize.
13. Animals for exhibition in the show must be in the show grounds by 9am
before judging commences in their sections. All animals should be halter
trained and haltered on the day unless the category says otherwise. All entries
in the marquee must also be in at least 30 minutes before judging begins.
14. There shall be no tampering or moving of the exhibits entered.
15. No free admission will be given other than children 8*.
16. No exhibit shall be removed from the Marquee before 4.00pm
without prior notice; prize giving will be from 2.30pm to 3.00pm.
All prizes must be claimed on the day of the show.

17. Under no circumstances should any of the items be lifted by anyone other than
the person who entered them. THEY ARE NOT FREE FOR ANYONE TO TAKE.
18. Confined in the CATTLE section is defined in the map at the front of
the entry booklet, otherwise confined is the area from Glencolmcille
to the top of Glengesh Pass and out to the Blue Haven Hotel.
19. Open in the animal categories is defined as anyone being
eligible to enter no matter where your address is.
20. Adequate handling should be provided for the amount
of animals entered in any one category.
21. All photos are to be 10 x 8 and mounted on card, except postcards. All paintings are
to be no larger than 30x 24 to include the frame and all posters are to be A4 size.
22. The winners of the confined sections automatically qualify for Overall Champion.
23. Any person who interferes in any way with a judge will forfeit
any prizes they may have in that section and will be barred from
entering the show for a period as decided by the committee.
24. The general public are not permitted in the Marquee during judging and only
stewards who have no entries in those categories will accompany the judge.
25. All Exhibitors are responsible for their own entries and
ensuring they are entered in their proper class. Please
pay attention to headings and class numbers.
26. All entry fees must be paid in advance.
27. THERE IS NO FREE ADMITTANCE TO THE SHOW GROUNDS FOR
ANY PERSON WHO HAS LIVESTOCK ENTERED IN THE SHOW.
28. Cancellation of classes: The committee reserve the right to cancel
or amalgamate class(es) in cases of insufficient entries.

REGULATIONS

CATTLE
The requirements set out below are intended to protect the health of the animals at
shows and sales, to minimise the risk of exposure to disease. Exhibitors should:
Move animals direct from farm to show grounds
Disinfect the vehicle used to transport animals before and after use
Insist that all steps necessary to protect animals are taken by the show Committee
Ensure that the required documentation which should accompany the
animal is in order before the date of the Show and contact the local
District Veterinary Office when deciding to exhibit at any show.
ANIMAL HEALTH STATUS
TB
All animals must come from herds which are not restricted and
have a clear herd test within the previous twelve months.
No pre-movement test is required for TB; however, it is recommended by the department
that a 30 day pre-movement test for TB should apply to all Shows and Sales
BRUCELLOSIS
All animals must come from herds which are not restricted
All eligible animals (i.e. females aged 12 months and over and bulls aged 12 months
and over) must be 30 day pre-movement tested for Brucellosis. However, these animals
may move to any number of shows within the validity period of the same 30 day premovement test. However, female animals aged 18 months and over and bulls aged
12 months and over may only be sold on foot of any 30 day pre-movement test.
No animals allowed entry without current cattle test and ID Card.
SHEEP IDENTIFICATION
On movement off the holding all sheep must be individually identified by an
approved ear tag(s) bearing letters IE, an eight- character flock/herd number and
an individual number of no more than 5 digits in accordance with the requirements
of NSIS. Homebred sheep must be tagged in the left ear while sheep that have
been on one or more previous holdings must also have a tag in the right ear.
MOVEMENT DOCUMENTATION
All consignments of sheep being moved must have complete dispatch documentation.
Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded.
FLOCK REGISTER
All movement of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in your flock register,
use event code S, Also attendance of sheep from scrapie-monitored flocks at
shows and sales in 2016 for shows between 1st May and 30th September.
Sheep from scrapie-monitored flocks will be permitted to attend
Agricultural shows taking place between 1st May and 30th September
without restriction or separation from other categories of sheep
MADRA DOGS
The dog show will be held at 2.30pm near the beach gate; dogs can be pre entered
or entered on the day. All dogs must be kept on leads, any dogs showing aggressive
behaviour will not be allowed in the ring. Dogs are not permitted into the small field
during cattle and sheep show or into the marquees. Owners are solely responsible
for their dog at all times and for their dog litter. Judging will be outdoors.

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COLLECTION POINTS will be organised in The Mart, Glencolmcille, and in Carrick Youth
Centre between 6pm and 9pm on Friday 8th July 2016 (the closing date).
Entries can be left in Byrnes Foodstore Kilcar, in Carrick Youth Centre or sent in the post
with fee to The Secretary, Glencolmcille Agricultural Show Office, The Mart, Glencolmcille,
Co. Donegal, or to any committee member on or before Friday 8th July 2016.
Entry forms also available on the Glencolmcille Show Facebook page.
Closing date for entries: Friday 8th July 2016
Email: glen.show@hotmail.com Tel: 087 3409731