Ring 1 Ponies Section 10 00am
Ring 2 Horses Breeding & Youngstock Section 10.00am
Ring 3 Family Ponies & Connemara Ponies Section 9.30am
Ring 2 Ridden Horse Section 1.30pm (approx.)
Ring 4 Horses Ponies 10.00am 1.00pm
Ring 6 Commercial Cattle Section 11.00am
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€10 (Including all Exhibitors)
CHILDREN accompanied by an Adult : Free
Entries on plain paper cannot be accepted. The Association earnestly requests that intending Exhibitors will lodge their entries with the Secretary as early as possible before the period for receiving entries closes.
Intending Exhibitors are particularly requested to read the rules carefully, and not to lodge entries unless they are prepared to comply strictly with the regulations.
1. Lodging Entries. All entry forms accurately filled in every particular and signed by the Exhibitor or Agent must be lodged with or sent by post and addressed to the Secretary together with the amount of the Entry Fees where applicable. Postal Orders, Cheques, etc., to be made payable to the Finn Valley Agricultural Show.
2. Entries Close. No Entry will be accepted unless it has been received on or before the closing date and is accompanied by the full amount of the fees.
3. Late Entry Fee: A late entry fee (50% of class entry) will be added to entry’s received after Monday 16th June 2025
4. Postponement. The Association reserves the right to postpone or abandon the Show but will not be responsible to any intending Exhibitor for loss incurred by reason of such postponement or abandonment.
5. Full Particulars. All particulars required in the Entry Form must be stated; otherwise the exhibit is liable to be disqualified and excluded form the Show. The exhibit must be that as described in the Entry Form, and no other.
6. Verification of Statements. Each Exhibitor or agent must be prepared to verify every statement contained in the Entry Form, and no other.
7. Exhibits not sent. Any person entering an exhibit, and failing to send same for exhibition, shall forfeit the Entry Form.
8. Rejection of Entries. The Association reserves to itself the right to reject any Entry without assigning any reason therefore. In the event of the Association being unable to accept any entry, notice will be given not later than six days after the final closing of the entries, and the fees lodged will be refunded, or in any case of there being insufficient in a class, the Association will withdraw the class from competition and return the Entry Fees.
9. Amalgamation and Division of Classes. Where, in the opinion of the Association, there are either insufficient or too many entries in any one Class, the Association may, without reference to the Exhibitor of Agent, amalgamate or divide such Class, with or without increases of Prize Money, but where a class is divided, similar Prize Money will be paid in each division.
Safety – We ask all exhibitors to treat safety at the Show as a priority.
1. The arrangements of the Show will be conducted by a Committee of Management and the people entering the Show-Grounds are subject to the directions of the Stewards and Secretaries.
2. Intending Competitors must lodge with the secretary a completed list of entries including fees not later than the closing date, otherwise they will not be considered.
3. All exhibits (whether for competition or exhibition) in order that they may be properly arranged should be at the show grounds by 9am on the morning of the Show and cannot be admitted after 10.30am
4. No person will be permitted to interfere with or crowd around the Judges when adjudicating. Exhibitors so doing will forfeit their claim to prizes.
5. Exhibitors may enter the same exhibit in the Cattle Section as many classes as they are eligible for, providing that they pay the necessary entry fee in each class.
6. Objections to the awards of the Judges must be made in writing, signed by the objector, and lodged with the Secretary before 6pm on the day of the show. Each objection to be accompanied by €20.00 deposit. The objector must attend the next meeting of the committee, if so required.
7. Confined classes are as defined in the different sections exhibits in confined classes may also be entered in open classes, unless otherwise stated.
8. The necessary entry form can be had on application to the Secretary. All description of Stock, as to age, breeds and otherwise, must be stated when completing the entry form.
1. All vehicles will park where they are requested to do so by the car parking stewards.
2. No horses will be allowed through the out-side car-park.
1. All accidents (however minor) must be reported to the nearest Show Steward who will immediately call for medical attention, call the Safety Officer, who will report the accident to the I.S.A. Representative and to the Show Secretary.
2. The Doctor or nurse on duty and Irish Red Cross or Civil Defence shall immediately on request attend the person injured, either of whom or both shall take all personal details. If a person is taken to a hospital they must be accompanied by a Steward from the Show.
3. The Steward to whom the accident was first reported shall see that a verbal statement is taken in minor accidents and written in all other cases.
4. No claim shall be entertained by The Finn Valley Agricultural Show unless the above procedures have been fully complied with.
Manufacturers’ Agents and other persons requiring space in the Show Grounds must apply before 20th June 2025 to the Secretary. Stands for the sale of mineral water will not be admitted without prior permission from the Management Committee. Stands must be paid for before the Show to ensure availability. Any further information regarding same can be obtained from the Secretary.
The Irish Shows Association would advise all Animal owners who have their Animals Insured to have the Insurance cover extended to cover them while showing Animals at the Shows, we understand that it costs very little or nothing at all depending on who you have Insurance cover with. If you are one of the few who don’t have cover we would advise that you think about putting it in place for this purpose, it may be worthwhile. The reason for us giving you this advice is to protect yourself in the event of your animal lashing out, and injuring someone or damaging someone’s property, if that were to happen, and it is established that your animal was out of your control you may be held responsible, or partly responsible for any Injury or damage caused & may end up paying all, or part of any settlement reached.
APPROVED RIDING PROTECTIVE HATS AND GEAR MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE SHOW FIELD. IT IS OUR POLICY TO ENSURE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. COMMITTEE 2025
Hon. President: Ronnie Russell
Chairperson: Martin Quigley
Vice Chairperson: Clive Stevenson
Secretary: Edina Duncan
Treasurer: Margaret Stevenson & Tom Eaton
Safety Officer Geoffrey Hyndman
PRO: James Johnston
Committee Members: Alex Freen, William Stevenson, Alexander Tinney, William Tait, David Walker & Conor Gildea.
Monday 16th June 2025
Secretary: Edina Kilpatrick, Drumbarnett, Manorcunningham, Letterkenny, Donegal –(086)0300532 (after 6pm)
• To avoid any confusion regarding Perpetual Trophies and Cups at this show, please note that all trophies & Cups are perpetual and cannot be won outright.
• All perpetual trophies & cups must be returned to the show secretary in good condition
Horse Section
In-Hand & Ridden Judge: TBC
Pony Section
IPS Pony Judge: TBC
Connemara Pony Judges: TBC
Family Pony & ridden Judge: TBC
Cattle Section
Commercial Cattle Judge: Mr A. McCrea
Pedigree Cattle Judge: Mr T. Devine
Dairy Judge: Mr D. McCrory
Sheep Section
Blackface(Open & Confined)
Lanarks Blackface
Mr J. Carson
Blue Leicesters & Mules: TBC
Swaledales: Mr E. Haughey
Suffolks & Commericals: Mr M. Priestly
Factory & Butcher Lamb: Mr G. McConnell
Blue Texel, Badger Faced & Beltex: Mrs J Carson
Charolais: Mr D. Miley
Dutch Spotted: Mr J. Johnston
Blue Leicester TBC
Hampshire TBC
Valais Blacknose: Mrs J O’Shea
Milfords: Mr H. Montgomery
Zwartbles: TBC
North County Cheviots: TBC
Wicklow Cheviots: TBC
Galways: TBC
Goats: Mr S. McLaughlin
Poultry: TBC
Dog Show Judge: TBC
Domestic Section Judge: Mrs. L Wauchope & Miss S McBrearty
10 Yearling: Filly, Colt or Gelding, progeny of R.I.D. Stallion, R.I.D./ A.I.D. Mare
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Two Year Old: Filly, Colt or Gelding, progeny of R.I.D. Stallion, R.I.D./A.I.D. Mare
Three Year Old: Filly or Gelding, progeny of R.I.D. Stallion, R.I.D./A.I.D. Mare
(1st and 2nd prize winners of Classes 7 - 12 are eligible to enter)
(1st and 2nd prize winners of Classes 3, 4, 10, 11 & 12 are eligible to enter)
(Please Note if the Winner of Class 6 is RID, then it is also eligible to enter)
Smyth Perpetual Challenge Cup
CLASS 69 ENTRY FEE - €15 PRIZE - ROSETTE
CLASS 69 - THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION AND MOATE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
The A. Browne Filly Foal All Ireland Championship SPONSORED BY: A.BROWNE LTD PRIZE FUND: €2,500
Delivered by Horse Sport Ireland and funded under National Breeding Services by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. This competition is open to foals registered or eligible to be registered in a World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) studbook or a Depart-ment of Agriculture Food and The Marine (DAFM) approved studbook with recorded breeding.
2. Two foals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
3. Foals must be led at all times.
4. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the mare’s passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
5. Passports & Microchips should be read by a veterinary surgeon at the final.
6. Foals qualified for final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show where the final is held.
7. The Qualifying Exhibitor must fill out their own Qualifying Card at each Qualifying Show. These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules. A Prize will be presented for combination of Best Turned out Horse & Most Suitably Dressed Handler.
ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show €15 / To Final €30 Prizes: 1st - €800.00 , 2nd - €400.00 , 3rd - €300.00 , 4th - €250.00 , 5th - €200.00 , 6th€150.00 , 7th - to end €50
Delivered by Horse Sport Ireland and funded under National Breeding Services by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Entries are open to Three-Year-Old Fillies with the breed code ID, registered in The Irish Draught Horse Studbook (or a harmonized Irish Draught Studbook) with recorded breeding.
2. Fillies must have both sire and Dam recorded on their passport.
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier & Final must have their animal’s passport availa-ble for inspection prior to entry to Judging Ring.
4. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final.
5. Two fillies in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
6. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be a qualified Irish Draught Horse Judge.
7. Fillies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show where the final is held.
8. The Qualifying Exhibitor must fill out their own Qualifying Card at each Qualifying Show. These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules 7th to 12th will receive €50 on appearance at the Final. A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler.
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €15 / To Final €30 Prizes: 1st - €700.00 , 2nd - €600.00 , 3rd - €300.00 , 4th - €200.00 , 5th€150.00 , 6th - €100.00 , 7th - €50.00 , 8th - €50.00 , 9
, 11th - €50.00 , 12th - €50.00
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CLASS 68- THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & TYDAVNET SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
THE THREE YEAR OLD FILLY ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP
PRIZE FUND: €3,500 RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. This competition is open to animals registered in a World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) studbook or a Department of Agriculture Food and The Marine (DAFM) approved studbook with recorded breeding.
2. Two animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the animal’s passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
4. Passports & Microchips should be read by a veterinary surgeonat the final.
5. Animals qualified for final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show where the final is held.
6. The Qualifying Exhibitor must fill out their own Qualifying Card at each Qualifying Show.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules.
A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Horse and Most Suitably Dressed Handler
ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show €15 / To Final €30.
Breeders prize €100 for 1st place
No entries permitted on day of event.
Prizes: 1st - €700.00 , and Sash , 2nd - €550.00 , 3rd - €450.00 , 4th - €400.00 , 5th - €300.00 , 6th€200.00 , 7th - to end €100
Commencing after Breeding & Youngstock (Approx. 1.30pm)
CLASSES COMMENCE AT 9.30AM SHARP
RIDDEN HORSE SECTION
APPROVED RIDING PROTECTIVE HATS AND GEAR MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE SHOW FIELD. IT IS OUR POLICY TO ENSURE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. SAFETY AT OUR SHOW IS A PRIORITY
Class Description Prizes
Small Hunter: Mare or Gelding, over 148 cms and not exceeding 158 cms to be ridden.
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Mixed Small Breed Mountain & Moorland Ponies: for ponies, mares or geldings, any age to be shown in hand.
(Eligible Breeds: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sec A & B) €40, €25, €15 €12
32 Mixed Large Breed Mountain & Moorland Ponies: for ponies, mares or geldings, any age to be shown in hand.
(Eligible Breeds: Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh Sec C & D)
33 M&M Pony Lead Rein: for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over. Riders in this class may not compete in any other class at the same show on the same day with the exception of any other Lead Rein Class and the 1st Year Ridden Class.
34 Ridden M&M Pony: for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over. To be ridden by riders of the correct age
M&M PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
(1st & 2nd prize winners from Classes 31 - 34 are eligible to enter)
RIDDEN PONY SECTION
35 Novice Show Pony Riding Class: for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years and over, suitable for and to be ridden by riders of the correct age.
36 Open Show Pony Riding Class: for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years and over, suitable for and to be ridden by ridersofthe correct age.
€25, €15 €12
€25, €15 €12
€25, €15 €12
€40, €25, €15 €12
€40, €25, €15 €12
RIDDEN SHOW PONY CHAMPIONSHIP(1st & 2nd prize winners from Classes 35 - 36 are eligible to enter)
37 Open Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein: for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123 cm suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 8th birthday of the current year. Riders in this classmay not compete in any other class at the same show on the same day with the exception of any other Lead Rein Class and the 1st Year Ridden Class.
38 Open Show Hunter Pony First Ridden: for ponies, mares or geldings,4yearsoldandover,notexceeding123 cm suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 10th birthday on 1st January of the current year. The same combination of pony and rider may not compete in any class for ponies exceeding 123cms at the same show on the same day.
€40, €25, €15 €12
€40, €25, €15 €12
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Open Show Hunter Pony Class not exceeding 133cms: For ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133 cm, suitable forand to be ridden by ridersof the correct age. €40, €25, €15 €12
40 Open Show Hunter Pony Class not exceeding 143cms: For ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 143 cm, suitable forand to be ridden by ridersof the correct age.
€25, €15 €12
41 Open Show Hunter Pony Class not exceeding 153cms: For ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153 cm, suitable forand to be ridden by ridersof the correct age. €40, €25, €15 €12
Ridden Show Hunter Pony Championship
(1st & 2nd prize winners from Classes 37 - 41 are eligible to enter)
42 Part Bred Ridden Pony Class not exceeding 153cms: For ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153 cm, suitable for and to be ridden by riders of the correct age.
43 OpenMixedHeightIntermediateofShowRidingType:Forponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, suitable for and to be ridden by riders of the correct age. €40, €25, €15 €12
WELSH PONY SECTION
44 WelshSectionA&B:for mares or geldings, any age to be shown in hand. €40, €25, €15 €12
45 Welsh Section C&D: for mares or geldings, any age to be shown in hand.
WELSH PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
(1st & 2nd prize winners from Classes 44 - 45 are eligible to enter)
IN HAND PONY SECTION
46 Young Handlers Section: for ponies, mares or geldings, not exceeding 148 cms, any age to be shown by a handler who has not attained their 17th birthday on 01/01/25.
€40, €25, €15 €12
47 Best Turned Out Pony & Handler: for ponies, mares or geldings, not exceeding 148 cms, any age to be shown in hand. The Scott Family Perpetual Cup
€40, €25, €15 €12
48 Show Type Pony Young Stock: 1, 2 & 3year old, colt, gelding or filly, likely to make a child's riding pony.
49 Show Hunter Type Pony Young Stock: 1, 2 & 3year old, colt, gelding or filly, likely to make a child's riding pony.
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Best Show Type Pony: for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153 cms, to be shown in hand.
Best Coloured Pony: for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148 cms, to be shown in hand.
52 Shetland: for ponies, mares or geldings, any age to be shown in hand. (The Margaret Miller Perpetual Cup)
€25, €15 €12
€25, €15 €12
€25, €15 €12
€25, €15 €12
(1st & 2nd prize winners from Classes 46 - 52 are eligible to enter)
(1st & 2nd Prize Winners from Classes 42 & 43 and all Pony Championships are eligible to enter) The McCreary & Co. Perpetual Cup The Reserve will also receive a Rosette.
SECTION (RING 3) Commencing at 1.30PM 60 4year old and upwards Mare (Must present Green Passport on show day)
2 & 3year old Filly, Colt or Gelding
64 Registered Connemara Pony: 4 year old & over mare or gelding, rider over 16 on 01/01/24
65 Registered Connemara Pony: 4 year old & over mare or gelding, rider under 16 on 01/01/24.
PONY
1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 60- 65 are eligible to enter.
66 Family Donkey: to be shown in hand (The Ivan Kee Perpetual Cup)
DRIVING SECTION
67 Driving Class: for gigs, traps and road carts. (This class will take place at approximately 3.00pm)
€25, €15 €12
THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & SWINFORD SHOW SOCIETY
PRESENT: The All Ireland Suckler Heifer Championship Sponsored by Progressive Genetics, Ireland's leading A.I. provider Prize Fund: Cash & Vouchers to the Value of €2,000 RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The competition is open to All Breeds of non pedigree Heifers, suitable to produce and rear a calf with potential for current commercial beef markets.
2. Heifers may be in calf or maiden at final. For heifers that are in-calf, evidence must be produced i.e., Scanning Cert, or Insemination Cert.
3. Heifer's potential mothering ability will be assessed.
4. Up to 2 heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
5. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to 2 heifers for the final.
6. All heifers must be haltered trained and lead by a competent adult.
7. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at the Swinford Show
8. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with I.S.A/ General Rules together with Swinford Show Rules.
Entry Fee: To Final: €15
Prizes: Champion: €600 & Sash; 2nd: €350; 3rd: €250; 4th & 5th: €200; 6th to 13th: €50.
Final: Swinford Show - Sunday 24th August 2025
FINN VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW PRESENT:
All Ireland Best non-pedigree maiden heifer, any age, likely to produce a high quality calf – kindly sponsored by Smyth Feeds NOT eligible to enter in any other Beef Class.
FINN VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW PRESENT:
All Ireland Baby Beef Animal- Kindly sponsored by Ciarans Butcher, Raphoe Please note: First and second placed animals have to be of opposite sex.
€10
Best pair of Animals, to be led, non-pedigree, male or female, any age.
animals to be owned by the same exhibitor.
Exhibitor Bred, Male or female, any age
Best Non Pedigree Charolais, any age
To be eligible, passport MUST show CH X in the ring on the day. (Kindly
Best Non Pedigree Limousin, any age
To be eligible, passport MUST show L X in the ring on the day. Kindly Sponsored by the Irish Limousin Cattle Society
1st & 2nd Prize-winners classes 105 – 111 eligible to enter. The Roy Stevenson Cup will be presented to the winner. Champion €100, Reserve €50 (Sponsored by the Stevenson Family)
112 Junior Stockperson/Handler: Open to boys and girls under the age of 12 years old on the day of the show, animal to be 2024 born calf, judged on stockmanship, style and appearance. €25, €15, €10 €5
Intermediate Stockperson/Handler: Open to boys and girls from 13 to 18 years of age on the day of the show, animal to be 2024 born calf, judged on stockmanship, style and appearance.
€25, €15,
€10
Class 136: Best Bucket Reared MALE Calf (2025 born) – must specify FR as dam on card ENTRY FEE €5 – PRIZE MONEY €50, €30, €20
Class 137: Best Bucket Reared FEMALE Calf (2025 born) – must specify FR as dam on card ENTRY FEE €5 –PRIZE MONEY €50, €30, €20
€5
121 Best heifer in-milk
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30, €20 €10 (Sponsored by Devenish)
122 Best Dairy cow in-milk
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30, €20 €10 (Sponsored by Aurivo)
Champion Dairy
1st and 2nd prizewinners classes 118-122 eligible to enter. Champion €100, Reserve €50 (Sponsored by Eurogene)
Best Native Breed – Female (Any Age)
Best Native Breed – Male (Any Age) (Sponsored by Mark McConnell)
130 THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & CLONMANY SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT:
The All Ireland Pedigre Suckler Type Heifer Championship Sponsored by: INISH FARM SUPPLIES Prize Fund: €2500
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The competition is open to All Breeds of Pedigree Suckler Type Heifers.
2. Pedigree cert. for all entrants to be presented to Show Secretary on Show Day.
3. Heifers potential mothering ability will be assessed
4. Up to 2 heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
5. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to 2 heifers for the final.
6. All heifers must be haltered trained and lead by a competent adult.
7. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at Claremorris Show.
The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with I.S.A/ General Rules for 2025 together with Clonmany Show Rules.
Prizes champion €700 & Sash 2nd €450 3rd €300 4th €200 5th €150 6th-12th €50 Entry Fee to Final €15
Final: Clonmany Show – Tuesday 5th August 2024 Rosette €10
Sheep Rules:
• The Show Committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate classes if insufficient entries.
• The Committee reserve the right to substitute cash prizes with vouchers for product.
4. Lambs qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at Castleblaney Show.
5. All lambs must be homebred on the farm of the exhibitor.
6. Two lambs in each qualifying show may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
7. All exhibitors must wear a white coat and have their number clearly visibily on the final.
Final: Castleblayney Show Monday 4th August 2025
All Ireland Crossbred Breeding Hogget Ewe Championship Prize fund: €2,500
Rules and conditions:
1. The competition is confined to all breeds of crossbred hoggets
2. An exhibitor may only qualify two hoggets for the final.
3. Hoggets qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at Clonmany Show.
4. Two hoggets in each qualifying show may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
5. All exhibitors must wear a white coat and have their number clearly visibily on the final.
6. The exhibitor will fill out their own qualifying card at each qualifying show.
LANARK BLACKFACE CHAMPIONSHIP
All winning pairs are eligible to enter.
Champion €100 Product voucher & Sash Reserve €50 Product voucher & Rosette Kindly Sponsored by Parkview Vets
Sheep Interbreed Championship All champions and reserves are eligible to enter.
Sponsored by Strabane Mills
Champion €100 Product voucher & Sash Reserve €50 Product voucher & Rosette
LAMB SECTION (must be sucking a bottle)
SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER SECTION
326 Young Handler: Open to boys and girls from 5 to 11 years of age on the day of the show, Judged on style and appearance. Rosettes shall be awarded to all Exhibitors
Entry’s taken on the day
Young Handler: Open to boys and girls from 12 to 16 years of age on the day of the show, Judged on style and appearance. Rosettes shall be awarded to all Exhibitors
Entry’s taken on the day
The All Ireland Intermediate Young Shepherd/Shepherdess Championship 2025: 12 – 16 years only
1 . The Competition is open to girls and boys, age on the 1st September will determine the class each exhibitor enters.
2. One exhibitor qualifies from each qualifying show for the Final.
3. Animals can be of any Sheep breed, male, or female (pedigree or nonpedigree)
4 An exhibitor can show an animal belonging to another flock owner.
5 Intermediate exhibitors will exhibit a lamb/hogget (male or Female)
6 Exhibitors may be asked for proof of their age at the final.
7 No Entries will be accepted on the day of the Qualifying Show. THE COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED ON CRITERIA, WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1 The ability to handle and present the lamb to its best advantage in the Show Ring.
2 General knowledge about sheep, including their feeding, breeding, etc.
3 Stock Judging, the ability to judge and place a group of lambs or Hoggets.
4 Personal presentation of stock person.
5 Presentation of the animal.
FINAL: ROSCOMMON SHOW SATURDAY 16th AUGUST 2025
329 - Best Milking Goat (Pedigree)
330 - Best Goatling: Female (Pedigree)
331- Best Kid: Female (Pedigree)
332 - Best Milking Goat (Non Pedigree)
333 -Best Goatling: Female (Non Pedigree)
334 - Best kid: female (Non Pedigree)
335 - Best kid: Male (Non Pedigree or Pedigree)
336 - Best Pygmy goat kid
337 - Best Pygmy goat
338 - Best farm goat (any age) – females & wethers
339-Best group of 3 or more (male, female or kid) pedigree or non pedigree
€50 Product Voucher & Rosette
€25, €15, €10 €5
€25, €15, €10 €5
€25, €15, €10 €5
€25, €15, €10
€25, €15, €10
€25, €15, €10
€25, €15, €10
€25, €15, €10
€25, €15, €10
324 Young Handler: Open to boys and girls under 12 years of age on the day of the show, Judged on style and appearance. Rosettes shall be awarded to all Exhibitors Entry’s taken on the day.
(Please leave entrys to the poultry tent on the morning of the show)
Entries are accepted on the understanding that all exhibits must remain on view to spectators until 4.00 p.m.
315 Any gluten free cake
316 Decorated Victoria Sandwich
317 6 Caramel Squares
318 6 Chocolate Brownies
319 6 Selection of Traybakes
321 Homemade Strawberry Jam
322 Homemade Rhubarb Jam
323 Any other variety Jam
€8, €5
€8, €5
€8, €5
€8, €5
€8, €5
€8, €5
FRUIT/VEGETABLES
€50 voucher for the person with the most points from Class 301 to Class 330; 2nd €30 voucher 3rd €20 voucher Flower Classes:
332 Best garden flowers arranged for table €10, €8, €5 €2 decoration (no bigger than 12” x 12”) ARTS &
341 Agricultural Scene in oil/acrylic/water
Pencil or paint.
CHILDRENS SECTION – Under 13 years (Unless Stated) 348
349
350
351
Entry’s can be left in the home industry tent on the morning of the show. If you need school entries to be collected prior to the show please contact – 0860300532 to arrange pickup!
Please ensure Artwork is no bigger than A4 and clearly labelled with name, age, school and class number!
Children are encouraged to use a range of art mediums and pictures can be 3D.
To be held at approx 4pm
All Donkeys to be broken, in good condition and will be inspected prior to racing. (i.e. hooves must be trimmed) Under no circumstances will the use of any whip / crop / spurs be permitted. Automatic disqualification for breach of these rules. All Riders to wear helmets, failure to do so will be at own risk.
Entry Fee €5 per donkey per class - No more than One Red Rossette per donkey
Entries on the DAY:
Class 1: Best Male Rider Race
Class 2: Best Female Rider Race
Class 3: Relay Race
Prizes
st €30,
nd €20
st €30, 2nd €20
Champion Donkey 1st and 2nd winners are egible to compete, Champion €100 and Reserve €50 1st €30, 2nd €20