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272: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & VIRGINIA SHOW PRESENT THE QUALITY ONION ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP

INDOOR SECTION ➤ VEGETABLES Sat, 17th Jun, 2023
Sponsored by
Springmount Garden Centre

PRIZE FUND: €500

RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. In this competition, the produce must be the property of and grown by the exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit is to consist of the following:
    A dish of 5 onions of any variety.
3. The onions may be grown from either seed or sets.
4. The onions may be Autumn or Spring sown. The variety to be correctly named.
5. Each onion must be tied and weigh not more than 450grams.
6. The onions to be harvested and have clear unbroken skins.
7. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows. Two exhibits may qualify for the Final, if the Judges agree that the standard is high enough.

The Competition will be judged as follows:
Condition / Quality: 25 points, Uniformity and Shape: 25 points
Size / Weight: 10 points, Colour: 10 point
Overall presentation / attractiveness: 10 points


Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.

These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A. Rules.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show - €3. To Final - €6


Prizes: 1st €200, 2nd €125, 3rd €75 , 4th €50, 5th €25, 6th €25

Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final.

FINAL - VIRGINIA SHOW - 21ST AUGUST 2024

INDOOR SECTION - Opening Notes

OVERALL INDOOR CHAMPION KINDLY SPONSORED BY POOLE'S CARNEW

€3 PER ENTRY. NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY
Prizes: 1st €10, 2nd €6, 3rd €4
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.

 

VEGETABLES - Opening Notes

Prizes: 1st €10, 2nd €6, 3rd €4
Sponsored by Springmount Garden Centre

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Class is currently closed for entry.