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166: QUALIFIER: THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES CHAMPIONSHIP

HOME INDUSTRIES ➤ QUALIFIER Sun 6th Jul 2025 - Sun 20th Jul 2025

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & ARVA SHOW PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES
CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by: Breffni Landscapes

PRIZE FUND €600

RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Display three pots of preserves any size one pot from each section below
Soft Fruits Mixed Fruits Marmalade
Max. space allowed 22cm by 41cm
2. Lids only to be used.
3. No Biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit
4. Exhibitor to be creative when presenting their exhibit.
5. Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation
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 decisions 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.
These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules

Entry fee: To qualifying Show: €3 To final: €6
Prizes: 1st €200; 2nd €150; 3rd €100; 4th €50;
5
th €25; 6th €25; 7th €25; 8th €25

Final: Arva Show Sunday 28th July 2024

Rules pertaining to Home Industries Section

Strictly No entries will be taken on day of show.
All Entries to be in place by 9.30am and judging will commence at 10.00am sharp.  Exhibits can be collected at 4:00pm.  Entries must be the work of Amateur exhibitors.
The Show will not take responsibility for any loss or damage to exhibitor’s property, exhibites may be cut and sampled during the judging process at the discretion of the judge.
Farm Produce, Horticulture, all entries must be grown by the competitor, incorrect dimensions or excessive number of vegetables, fruit etc will be disqualified. 
Arts, Crafts, Photography, Woodwork must be the un-aided work of the competitor and should not have been shown previously at Enniscrone Show. All work should comply with dimensions stated.
Cookery. All entries must be the un-aided, home produced work of the exhibitor. Entries should comply with numbers and dimensions stated.
Flowers. All entries must be home grown except in the case of wild flowers, Entries should comply with numbers and dimensions stated.
Junior Entries should have the Date of Birth of entrant written on the front of the exhibit card. The upper age limit for junior entrants 18yrs on 31st Dec 2023. Please ensure that you enter into the correct age category class.
ALL ENTRANTS SHOULD ENSURE CORRECT CLASS NUMBER IS ATTATCHED TO THEIR EXHIBIT; ONE  FREE GATE ENTRY PASS PER ADULT EXHIBITOR WILL BE GIVEN WITH TWELVE OR MORE ENTRIES IN THE SENIOR SECTION.

Sponsors:  B KILCULLEN CONSTRUCTION, IRISH ENERGY ASSESSORS, MERCURY RENEWABLES, MUDDY BURNS BAR & RESTAURANT, BALLINA BEVERAGES, KEVIN SWEENEY & DOVEA GENETICS, KIERAN O HORA, OFFICEPRO - GERRY CURLEY, BRUSNA ENERGY SOLUTIONS, OCEAN SANDS HOTEL, JOHN CREEGAN, CASTLECONNOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL, COLLINS PLASTICS, EVENTS BARS, SHEILA RENOUF

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Prizes:   1st - Rosette , 2nd - Rosette

Please view all specific rules online at www.enniscroneshow.ie/competitions/rules-and-regulations

Class is currently closed for entry.