NORTH WEST CLARE

AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Under the auspices of the NorthWest Clare Show Society Limited

Affiliated to S.J.A.I. & I.S.A.

PRIZE LIST

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, 17th MAY 2013Please Note: No late entries under any circumstances.

Saturday & Sunday 1st & 2nd June 2013ENNISTYMON

SATURDAY - JUMPINGVINTAGE DISPLAY OF CAR, TRACTORS & MACHINERYSUNDAY - CLASSES for HORSES, PONIES, DONKEYS, CATTLE, SHEEP, HOME PRODUCE, HORTICULTURE,

POULTRY, BAKING, ARTS & CRAFTS, FLOWERS, PHOTOGRAPHY, YOUTH SECTION, DOG SHOW,

BONNIE BABY, TUG-OF-WAR, MOST APPROPRIATELY DRESSED PARENT AND CHILD

HOME PRODUCE, BAKING, ARTS & CRAFTS, HORTICULTURE, POULTRY, PHOTOGRAPHY & YOUTH CLASSES

WILL BE HELD IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL.MOST APPROPRIATELY DRESSED PARENT & CHILD - FALLS HOTEL.

BONNY BABY IN THE FALLS HOTEL.DOG SHOW in Tennis Court of Falls Hotel.

All Exhibits must be in their places 7.30 - 9 p.m. on Saturday evening or before 10 a.m. on Sunday. Entries and Enquiries to Secretary

Josephine Blackwell, Secretary, Glann, Ennistymon. Tel. (065) 7071121, 087 6178837Patrick Moloney, Chairman, Inagh. Tel. 087 6756411

Catherine O’Brien, Crafts Sec., Deerpark, Ennistymon. Tel. (087) 7864532 (after 7pm)Martin O'Malley, Jumping Section Sec., 2 Deerpark Middle. Tel. (065) 7071140, 087 2344805

SATURDAY - JUMPING SECTION PONY JUMPING COMPETITIONS will commence at 9.30 a.m. sharp.

SATURDAY - VINTAGE DISPLAY OF CARS, TRACTORS and MACHINERY Starts from 11am

SUNDAYHORSE JUDGING will commence at 10.30 a.m. sharp. ALL Exhibits are requested to be present at this time. PONY JUDGING starts at 11 am.CATTLE JUDGING will commence at 12.30 pm sharp.SHEEP JUDGING will commence at 12 Noon sharp.CRAFTS AND HOME PRODUCE etc. will be judged in Vocational School at 10.30 a.m. Exhibits to be in place by 10.00 a.m. - Open to Public at 2.00 p.m.MOST APPROPRIATELY DRESSED PARENT AND CHILDat 3.00 pm at the Falls Hotel. BONNY BABY at 3.30 pm at the Falls Hotel.TUG-OF-WAR at 3.30 pm approx. 1. Open five a side 2. Confined five a side mixed 3. Eight a side Primary School ChildrenDOG SHOW will be judged at Tennis Court, Falls Hotel Grounds, at 3pm. Entries taken for Dogs from 2.00 pm

Important Notice to Animal Owners involved in Showing AnimalsThe Irish Shows Association would advise all Animal owners who have theirAnimals Insured to have the Insurance cover extended to cover them whileshowing Animals at Shows, we understand that it costs very little or nothing atall depending on who you have Insurance cover with.The reason for us giving you this advice is that if you’re animal lashed out, and injured someone or damaged someone’s property, and it is established that your animal was out of your control at that time, you may be held responsible or partly responsible for any injury or damage caused, you may end up paying all, or part of any settlement reached.

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JUMPING SECTION Ring 1Name of Show: NORTH WEST CLARE AGRICULTURAL SHOWVenue: FALLS HOTEL GROUNDS, ENNISTYMON, CO. CLARE.Date: SATURDAY, 1st JUNE 2013Start Time: 9.30 a.m. SHARP

Event No: Details

EVENT 1: SPORTSMAN 70 - 80cms PRIZES FUND: IN KIND. ENTRY FEE €12. Sponsored by Ennistymon Gym.

EVENT 2: 128 under 10 - 70cms PRIZES FUND: €100. ENTRY FEE €12. (Qualifier for Shannonside League)

EVENT 3: 128 - 80cms (Qualifier for Shannonside League) PRIZES FUND: €100. ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Burren Vets.

EVENT 4: 128 - 90cms. PRIZE FUND €150 - ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Scales Bus Tours.

EVENT 5: 138 - 80cms. (Qualifier for Shannonside League) PRIZE FUND €100 - ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Falls Hotel.

EVENT 6: 138 - 90cms. (Qualifier for Shannonside League) PRIZE FUND €100 - ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Falls Hotel.

EVENT 7: 138 - 1 Metre PRIZE FUND €150 - ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Kerry Agri.

EVENT 8: 148 - 90cms (Qualifier for Shannonside League) PRIZE FUND €100 - ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Kerry Agri.

EVENT 9: 148 - 1 Metre (Qualifier for Shannonside League) PRIZE FUND €100 - ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Kerry Agri.

EVENT 10: 148 - 1.10 Metre PRIZE FUND €150 - ENTRY FEE €15. Sponsored by Kerry Agri.

Events 2,3,5,6,8 and 9 Qualifiers Shannonside LeagueA Stubbens Bridle will be presented to the Leading Rider in events 2 to 10 in each height category

Course Builders: MR. JIM QUINN, ENNIS (Senior National Panel) MR. PETER O'BRIEN (Reg)

Safety Officer: MR. AUSTIN O'BRIEN, ENNISTYMON (087 - 9898543)

Enquiries: MR. MARTIN J. O'MALLEY, (Show Jumping Secretary) Tel. 087 - 2344805.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ENTRIES TAKEN ON FIELD FOR ALL COMPETITIONS.

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Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Notice March 2012SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – HORSES AND OTHER EQUINESPremises RegistrationAs from 1 May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department. Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements on/off their premises.Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the Department for the purposes of tracing disease. Records required areThe name and address of the owner/person in charge of the premises from which the equine came and premises registration number from which the equine came and Passport number/UEL number of the animal. It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their localDistrict Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with the requirements outlined above. Any further information on the requirements for moving horses andequines to shows will be provided on the Department’s website athttp://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentificationmovementDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. March 2012.We would also recommend that you request all Equine Exhibiters to enter their own premises registered No. on the entry form when they are making their entry into any Show, a simple reminder printed on all Show Schedules would be a good way of getting the word out there.

ALL HORSES, PONIES & DONKEYS MUST HAVE I.H.R. No.It is recommended that Exhibitors have public liability on their animals.

SECTION - SUNDAY Judging starts at 10.30amCLASS 1: NON-THOROUGHBRED YEARLING COLT OR GELDING. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

CLASS 2: NON-THOROUGHBRED YEARLING FILLY ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

CLASS 3: NON-THOROUGHBRED TWO YEAR OLD COLT OR GELDING O’Doherty Cup presented in this class ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

CLASS 4: NON-THOROUGHBRED TWO YEAR OLD FILLY. Wood Cup presented in this class. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

CLASS 4A: IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & KILDYSART SHOW SOCIETY —PRESENT THE KILDYSART TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by: Clare Oil Co. Ltd. ABBEY Contractors Ltd & Kildysart Show Prize Fund: €3,000 Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Entries are confined to Animals registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codes ISH,RID or ID; 2. Animals must be sired by a stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport

Horse Stud Book as either : Approved /Preliminary Approved/ Supplementary Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised or a stallion that is classified as CLASS 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook 3.Animals must have both sire and dam recorded on their passport; 4.The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the Irish Horse Register as either Not Approved 1 (NA1) or Not Approved 2 (NA2) in the 5.Two Animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough. 6.Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Animals passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification. 7. Passports & (Microchips if applicable) should be read by a Vet at the Final 8. Animals Qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show at which the final is held 9. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the I..S.A. Rules ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show €10. To Final €20. Prizes: Champion €650; 2nd €350; 3rd €250; 4th €200; 5th €150; 6th to the end €100. each A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out Horse and most suitably dressed handler. FINAL; KILDYSART SHOW - SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST 2013

CLASS 5: NON-THOROUGHBRED THREE YEAR OLD COLT OR GELDING calculated to make a Hunter. O’Malley Cup presented in this class. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

CLASS 5A: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BANNOW & RATHANGAN SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE 3 YEAR OLD HORSE ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP Prize Money Sponsored By Bannow & Rathangan Show Society Prizes Sponsored by: Galway Irish Crystal & Belleek China Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series Prize Fund: €6,000 Rules and Conditions 1. Entries are confined to Animals registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codes ISH,RID or ID; 2. Animals must be sired by a stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse Stud Book as either : Approved /Preliminary Approved/ Supplementary Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised or a stallion that is classified as CLASS 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook 3.Animals must have both sire and dam recorded on their passport; 4.The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the Irish Horse Register as either Not Approved 1 (NA1) or Not Approved 2 (NA2) 5.Two Animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough. 6.Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Animals

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passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification. 7. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final 8. Animals Qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show at which the final is held 9. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the I..S.A. Rules For information on accommodation or free stabling for the final, contact 087-7560871 or 053-9136588 in advance. ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show €10 To Final €20 PRIZES: Champion €800 plus Galway Irish Crystal 2nd: €500& Galway Irish Crystal 3rd: €350 & Belleek China . 4th: €250 & Belleek China 5th: €200 & Galway Irish Crystal 6th: €150 & Belleek China 7th: Upwards €70 Plus: Galway Irish Crystal or Belleek China to be presented to each qualifier at both the qualifying show and. on appearance at the final. FINAL; BANNOW & RATHANGAN SHOW - THURS 11th JULY 2013

CLASS 6: NON-THOROUGHBRED THREE YEAR OLD FILLY calulated to make a Huntress. Cup presented by Matt O’Dea, Ennistymon ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE YOUNG HORSE SECTIONwill receive Costelloe Perpetual Cup and €250

RESERVE CHAMPION OF THE YOUNG HORSE SECTIONwill receive €125

CLASS 7: BEST IRISH DRAUGHT REGISTERED MARE or APPENDIX MARES. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40. Class 7 not eligible to enter in Classes 9.

CLASS 8: BEST IRISH DRAUGHT FOAL, ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

CLASS 8A: BANTRY SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE BANTRY SHOW I.D. FOAL MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Prize Fund: €2,000 RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. The aim of this championship is to encourage the breeding of Irish Draught Foals. 2. The Championship is open to all foals eligible for R.I.D. status.. 3. One Foal to be selected at each qualifier. A second foal may be selected at the discretion of the judges 4. The Dams passport must be produced for inspection at the qualifying rounds and at the final. 5. The foals passport must be produced at the final. 6. One of the judges at the qualifying shows to be from the from the Irish Draught Horse Judges list if possible.

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7. Foals competing at the final are ineligible to enter any other class at Bantry Show 8. There will be separate classes for colt foal and filly foals at the final 9. The Champion will be selected from the winners of each class. 10. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules ENTRY FEE: Qualifying Show €10. To Final €20 PRIZES: Champion Colt/Filly €350 Reserve €250; 3rd €150; 4th €100 All other competitors who attend €75. Champion Foal €150. The Overall Champion will receive €500 in total FINAL: BANTRY SHOW - SUNDAY September 1st 2013.

CLASS 9: BEST HALF BRED BROOD MARE, stinted or with Foal at foot. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40. Conlon Memorial Trophy will be presented in this class.

CLASS 10: BEST NON-THROUGHBRED COLT FOAL. Egan Cup presented in this Class. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40. CLASS 10A: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLINASLOE AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT The Gain Colt Foal All-Ireland Championship Sponsored by: GAIN FEEDS PRIZE FUND: €2000 RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Entries are confined to Foals eligible to be registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codes ISH,RID or ID; 2. Foals must be sired by a stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse Stud Book as either : Approved /Preliminary Approved/Supplementary Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised or a stallion that is classified as CLASS 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook 3.The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the Irish Horse Register as either Not Approved 1 (NA1) or Not Approved 2 (NA2) 4. One foal from selected shows may qualify, provided the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough. 5. Foals must be led at all times. 6.Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the mare's passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring, “if the Foals passport is not to hand”. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification. 7.Passports & (Microchips if applicable) should be read by a Vet at the Final 8. Foals Qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show in which the final is held other than qualifying classes for other Finals 9. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show €10. To Final €20 1st prize €500 2nd €300 3rd €200 4th €150 5th €100 6th €100 7th –End €50 each. A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Foal and Most Suitably Dressed Handler FINAL: BALLINASLOE SHOW - SATURDAY September 28th 2013.

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CLASS 11: BEST NON-THROUGHBRED FILLY FOAL. O’Connor Cup presented in this class. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.

Champion Foal will receive €125. Perpetual Cup presented byDan McCarthy & Family, Falls Hotel, Ennistymon.

CLASS 12: BEST HALFBRED BROOD MARE AND FOAL, judged as a unit. Walsh Cup presented in this class. ENTRY FEE €10 PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40.CLASS 13: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & ENNIS SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND THOMOND BROOD MARE CHAMPIONSHIP €2000 Sponsored by: F.B.D & Co Clare Show Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series RULES AND CONDITIONS 1 Entries are confined to Mares registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codes ISH,RID or ID; Horses must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Approved /Preliminary Approved/Supplementary Approved/ Recognised/Preliminary Recognised in the Irish Sport Horse Studbook or a stallion that is classified as CLASS 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook Mares must have both sire and dam recorded on their passport; The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified as Not Approved (NA1) or Not Approved 2 (NA2) in the Irish Horse Register 2. All mares must have a foal at foot by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion or preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion or class (R.I.D ) Irish Draught Stallion or by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register. 3. The Mare's passport will be inspected before judging commences at both the qualifiers and final. Exhibitors failing to produce a passport will be debarred from competing. 4. All foals must be led at the qualifiers and the final. 5. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Co Clare Show other than qualifying classes for other Finals 6. Two mares may qualify at each show provided the Judges & the ISA agree the standard is high enough. 7. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules & the Co Clare Show Society Rules ENTRY FEE TO Qualifier €10 To FINAL: €20 PRIZES: Champion €600 2nd €300 3rd €200 4th €150; 5th €100 The foals of the qualified Broodmares are eligible to enter the domestic classes and qualifiers. Entries for these foals will be accepted on the morning of the Show. A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Mare & Most Suitably Dressed Handler FINAL COUNTY CLARE SHOW ENNIS SATURDAY 20th JULY 2013

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PONY SECTION Pony Judging Starts at 11 am approxCLASS 1: PONY (not exceeding 12.2. hands) Lead reins rider under 10 years on January 1st, 2013. CLASS 2: PONY (not exceeding 13. 2 hands) to be ridden by children under 14 years on January 1st, 2013.CLASS 3: PONY (not exceeding 14.2 hands) to be ridden by children under 16 years on January 1st, 2013. CLASS 4: PONIES (not exceeding 14.2 hands) Teresa Coughlan Cup presented in this class. confined to 10 miles radius to be led by hand. Excluding Connemara Brood Mares. CLASS 5: BEST REGISTERED CONNEMARA BROOD MARE John Clair Memorial Cup presented in this class.CLASS 6: BEST REGISTERED CONNEMARA COLT FOALCLASS 7: BEST REGISTERED CONNEMARA FILLY FOALCLASS 8: BEST REGISTERED CONNEMARA YEARLING FILLYCLASS 9: BEST REGISTERED CONNEMARA TWO YEAR OLD FILLYCLASS 10: BEST REGISTERED CONNEMARA THREE YEAR OLD FILLYCLASS 10A: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLINASLOE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE CONNEMARA TWO & THREE YEAR OLD FILLY & MARE OF THE FUTURE ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by: Ballinasloe Registered Connemara Pony Owners Syndicate RULES AND CONDITIONS Prize Fund: €1,000 1. This championship is confined to Connemara. Two & Three Year - Old Filly–Mare of the Future. 2. The progeny of Registered Connemara Sire & Registered Connemara Dam. 3. Registered Filly must be in CPBS class 1. 4. In both the Qualifier and the Final must have the CPBS Passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with the rule will lead to immediate disqualification. 5. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final 6. Two Ponies in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges & the ISA agree the standard is high enough. 7. One of the Judges at the final must be from CPBS judges list. 8. Ponies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class any other class at the Show in which the final is held 9. These rules should be read in conjunction with the I S A Rules ENTRY FEE To Qualifying Show €10. To Final €20 PRIZE FUND 1st:-€250; 2nd:-€200; 3rd-€150; 4th-€ 100; 5th- €75 6Th - €50 Highest placed Two Y O filly Bred & owned by exhibitor will receive €100 & the Highest placed Three Y O filly Bred & owned by exhibitor will receive €75 FINAL: BALLINASLOE SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2013

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N.B. Children under 8 years should not be participating in any class. Ponies deemed by the judges to be exceeding the height in any class will be eliminated. Sires not eligible.

PRIZES MONEY IN ALL PONY CLASSESPrize Money 1st €40; 2nd €30, 3rd €20. ENTRY FEE €5.

SHETLAND PONY SECTION Not exceeding 42”

CLASS 1: BEST FEMALE PONY IN FOAL OR WITH FOAL AT FOOT ENTRY FEE €5.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st €30; 2nd €20; 3rd €10.

CLASS 2: BEST MALE PONY ANY AGE. ENTRY FEE €5.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st €30; 2nd €20; 3rd €10. CHAMPION PONY OF THIS SECTION WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY

DONKEY SECTION CLASS 1: BEST FEMALE DONKEY IN FOAL OR WITH FOAL AT FOOT ENTRY FEE €5.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st €30; 2nd €20; 3rd €10.CLASS 1A: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & Ballinasloe SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND DONKEY MARE CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by: Gerry Strong & John Harney. Prize Fund: €600 Rules and Conditions 1. This Championship is for Donkey Mare with or without Foal at Foot. 2. All Exhibitors must have the Dams passport, (in accordance with EU legislation for all entries which includes Donkeys), ready for inspection at the Qualifying Show and Final. 3. Two Donkeys may qualify if the Judges & the I.S.A agree that the standard is high enough. 4.These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules Entry fee to Qualifying show €7 to Final €10 PRIZES: 1st €200. 2nd €150. 3rd €100. 4th €75. 5th €50. 6th €25. A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Donkey and Most Suitably Dressed Handler FINAL: BALLINASLOE SHOW - SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2013

CLASS 2: BEST MALE DONKEY SUITABLE FOR WORKING. ENTRY FEE €5.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st €30; 2nd €20; 3rd €10.CLASS 3: BEST DONKEY FOAL ENTRY FEE €5.00 PRIZE MONEY: 1st €30; 2nd €20; 3rd €10.

CHAMPION DONKEY OF THE SECTION WILL RECEIVE JOHN McNuLTY MEMORIAL PERPETuAL CuP.

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The following changes are being introduced for keepers of bovine animals who wish to show cattle - these changes apply from the 2013 Show season.Keepers of cattle are now required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance prior to the movement of an animal to a Show. Certificates of Compliance can be obtained online from the Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) system through the www.agfood.ie facility or from the Cattle MovementNotification Agency. When applying for a Certificate of Compliance, keepers should not specify a destination herd.On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented to the Show Secretary along with the bovine passport for the animal.The keeper and the Show Secretary will then sign the MovementNotification section of the Certificate which will then be sent to the local DVO for recording onto the AIM system.Please note that only cattle for which a valid Certificate ofCompliance is provided to the Show Secretary will be allowed to the shown on the day of the Show. These Certificates will replace the previously-used CMMS 4 forms.

T.B.All animals must come from herds, which are offically TBfree (OTF) (i.e. not restricted) and the herd and relevant animals must have had a clear test within the previous twelve months - this test must be recorded on the Department's Animal Healt Computer System (AHCA). No pre movement test is required for T.B. However, it is recommended by the Department that a 30 day pre-movement test for TB should apply to all Shows.Brucellosis All animals must come from herds which are officially Brucellosis free (OBF) (i.e not restricted). Certain animals (i.e. females aged 24 months and over and bulls aged 24months and over) must have passed a test for Brucellosis within the previous 60 days and this test must be recorded on the Department's Animal Health Computer System (AHCS).IdentificationAll cattle must bear two plastic tags with the same number (one in each ear) as issued under the Department's identification system. They must be accompanied by their passports.Bulls for A.L StationsIn addition to the T.B. and Brucellosis tests, bulls destined for A.I. stations must betested for I.B.R. (Infectious Bovine Rhynotracheitis), E.B.L. (Enzootic BovineLeukosis), B.V.D. (Bovine Virus Diarrhoea) and Johnes Disease, within 30 daysprior to movement into such stations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ORGANISERS OF

SHOW’S AND EXHIBITORS OF CATTLE 2013

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - CATTLE

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CATTLE SECTIONCLASS 1: SHORTHORN CATTLE - BEST YEARLING HEIFER. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5. CLASS 2: SHORTHORN COW AND CALF AT FOOT. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5.CLASS 3. BEST SUCKLER COW AND CALF (Non Pedigree) PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €6.CLASS 3A: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & MOHILL SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE NON-PEDIGREE SUCKLER COW AND CALF ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by: PHARVET IRELAND LTD, Cookstown Industrial Estate Dublin 24 Lifeline Pre-Calver By UNIBLOCK, Dundalk Co. Louth RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. The competition is open to Non-Pedigree Cows wi th own calf at foot to be judged as a unit 2. Calves must be born on or after 1st January 2013 3. Calf identity cards to be available for inspection at qualifying show & final 4. One qualifier from each qualifying show. 5. No restriction on number of qualifiers by any individual owner. 6. Qualifying animals for this All Ireland Final will not be eligible for entry in any other classes at Mohill Show other than qualifying classes for other Finals. 7. Qualifying animals for the Final at Mohill Show must enter the judging ring 15 minutes prior to Judging. 8. These Rules should be read in conjunction with the General I.S.A. Rules. Prize Fund: 1st: €500 Sponsored by UNIBLOCK. & Pharvet Product (Value €100) 2nd €200 & Pharvet Product (Value €100). 3rd €150 & Pharvet Drench (Value €60) 4th €125 & Pharvet Drench (Value €60) 5th- €100 & Pharvet Drench (Value €60) 6th – 17th Pharvet Drench (Value €50) Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €7.To Final €12 FINAL : MOHILL SHOW - SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 2013

CLASS 4: BEST TWO YEAR OLD BULLOCK, ANY BREED, NOT MORE THAN TWO PERMANENT TEETH. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5. Ennistymon Perpetual Cup presented by Ennistymon Chamber of Commerce.

CLASS 5: BEST TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER, NON-PEDIGREE, BEEF BREED, NOT MORE THAN TWO PERMANENT TEETH. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5. CLASS 6: BEST YEARLING HEIFER, ANY BREED. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5. CLASS 7: BEST YEARLING BULLOCK, ANY BREED. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5.CLASS 8: BEST SUCKLER HEIFER PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5.

CLASS 9: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & SWINFORD SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND SUCKLER HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORED BY SWINFORD SHOW PRIZE FUND: €1,600 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 for 2012 together with Swinford Show Rules. Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €7. To Final: €12 Prizes: Champion: €500. & Sash. 2nd: €250. 3rd: €150. 4th & 5th:€100. 6th to 15th :€50. FINAL: SWINFORD SHOW - SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST 2013

CLASS 10: BEST BEEF BULLOCK, ANY AGE. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5.CLASS 11: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & STROKESTOWN SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE CONNACHT GOLD FEEDS A.T.P. ALL IRELAND BEEF BULLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by: Connacht Gold Quality Feeds Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon 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 rule should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules PRIZES: 1st Prize: €1000 2nd: €600 3rd: €400 4th: €200 5th: €100 6th: to the end of line €50 Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €7. To Final: €12 Please Note: The Committee reserve the right to substitute the cash prizes with vouchers for Product FINAL: STROKESTOWN SHOW SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT 3PM

CLASS 12: BEST BEEF HEIFER, ANY AGE. PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5

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(3) 8 a side primary school children

CLASS 13: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & STROKESTOWN SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE GREENVALE ANIMAL FEEDS ALL IRELAND BEEF HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by: Greenvale Animal Feeds 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. These rule 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 prizes with vouchers for Product FINAL: STROKESTOWN SHOW SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT 2PM

CLASS 14: NON-PEDIGREE BULL CALF BORN 2013. Not exceeding 280kg PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5. Perpetual Cup presented by Michael Nagle, Accountant, Ennistymon. CLASS 15: NON-PEDIGREE HEIFER CALF BORN 2013. Not exceeding 250k PRIZES: 1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40 ENTRY FEE €5. CLASS 16: NON PEDIGREE CALF BORN 2013. HEIFER CALF NOT EXCEEDING 250kg BULL CALF NOT EXCEEDING 280kg Fed, reared and led by a Student from Schools in Ennistymon Area. PRIZES: 1st €50; 2nd €30; 3rd €20 or equivalent in calf nuts. ENTRY FEE €5. Trophies are presented in this class.

NOTE: All Cattle must be haltered.Please note cattle classes may not be run in order as per catalogue

Weighing scales will be provided on the day

SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE CATTLE SECTIONwill receive ulster Bank Perpetual Cup & €65

RESERVE CHAMPIONwill receive €40, Sponsored by James Blackwell

NOTE: ANY ANIMAL CAN ONLY WIN ONE FIRST PRIZE

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Entries Close for all Classes in Show fRIDAY, 17th MAY 2013

Please Note: No late entries under any circumstances.

SHEEP SECTIONDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine March 2013

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – SHEEPIdentificationAll sheep must be identified individually with appropriate ear tags issued in accordancewith the requirements of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).Movement DocumentationAll consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by a completed dispatch document. Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded on the document. Sheep from non-restricted flocks only can be moved to shows. In the case of flocks restricted following diagnosis of scrapie, sheep possessing the ARR/ARR genotype only may be exhibited. The movement of these ARR/ARR genotype sheep must be accompanied by the relevant movement permit (SCR/10), which can be obtained from the local District Veterinary Office in the county where the flock is located.AIM NotificationThe movement of sheep to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded on AIM. This is done using a copy of the owners sheep dispatch document as follows:The owner/keeper presents the signed and completed dispatch document to the showsecretary who checks it to ensure that it is completed in full.The show secretary fills in the MART section of the dispatch document with (i) the show number, (ii) the date of the move back to the source holding (iii) stamps it with the show stamp and (iv) signs the dispatch document.The show secretary then forwards the completed pink section of the dispatch document to the local DVO within 7 days of the show movement. The show secretary keeps white copy for his/her records.The source/destination keeper keeps the bottom yellow copy to enter it into their flock register.Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.Flock RegisterAll movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in the keeper’s flock register.

PRIZES IN ALL CLASSES IN SHEEP SECTION 1st €50; 2nd €30; 3rd €20. ENTRY FEE €5.00.

COMMERCIAL CLASSES

CLASS 1: BEST PAIR OF HOGGET EWES SUITABLE FOR BREEDING. Jimmy Shannon Memorial Cup in this ClassCLASS 2: BEST PAIR OF EWES TWO YEARS OR UPWARDS Suitable for breeding.CLASS 3: BEST PAIR OF EWE LAMBS SUITABLE FOR BREEDING Class 3 not eligible to enter in Class 4CLASS 4: BEST BUTCHERS LAMB (HOMETRADE)CLASS 5: BEST FEMALE ANY AGECLASS 6: HOGGET OR AGED RAM SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE SHEEP SECTION will receive Vaughan Trophy presented by John Vaughan, Auctioneers, Kilfenora and Ennistymon and unit 1 Clare Marts, Ennis.NOTE: 1. All sheep must be shorn and bred by owners. 2. Exhibitors to have registered Flock No. on catalogue. 3. Judges decision will be final.

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DOG SHOWEntries taken in field at 2p.m. for all dog classes. Entry Fee €2.00 Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, in each class. Commencing 3.00pm in Falls Grounds.Sponsored by Murty McMahon, Publican, Ennistymon. Class 1 - TERRIERSClass 2 - COLLIESClass 3 - GUN DOGS Class 4 - TOY DOGSClass 5 - PUPPY LED BY A CHILDClass 6 - DOG LED BY A LADYClass 7 - ANY VARIETY WORKING CLASSClass 8 - ANY VARIETY NOT CLASSEDClass 9 - DOG I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HOMEClass 10 - BEST GROOMED DOGClass 11 - SUPREME DOG OF THE SHOW (Teresa Coughlan Perpetual Cup)Class 12 - BEST DRESSED DOG OF THE SHOWClass 13 - THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & KILGARVAN SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE PUPPY PARLOUR KENMARE MUNSTER DOG CHAMPIONSHIP (OPEN TO ALL BREEDS) Sponsored by: Eileen Murphy O’Shea Kenmare Puppy Parlour Prize Fund: €400. RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Small dog any breed to be handled by a child under 16 at all Shows. 2. Large dog any breed to be handled by an Adult at all Shows. 3. Two dogs to qualify from each Show 4. Entries in this championship may compete in any other classes at Kilgarvan Show. 5. All dogs must enter ring without rosettes. 6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Ass. Rules. 7. Please forward the names of the qualifiers to the secretary of the Kilgarvan Show on or before 26th July 2013. Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3.00 to Final €6.00 PRIZES: 1st €100 2nd €50. 3rd €30: 4th €20 (in each class) The Puppy Parlour Trophy for the Champion Dog FINAL: KILGARVAN SHOW SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2013Class 14 - THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION AND BELTRA SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND GUN DOG CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored By Tireragh Gun Club, Cecil Whiteside & Beltra Show Society : Prize Fund: €400 RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Gun dog, any variety—dog / bitch. 2. Dog must be handled by person over 16. 3. Dogs in final not eligible to compete in other classes at Beltra Show. 4. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3. To Final €6 PRIZES: 1st: €150, 2nd: €100 3rd: €75 4th €50. 5th €25 Perpetual Cup to 1st prize Winner FINAL: BELTRA SHOW - SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2013

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Class 15 - THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & CLONASLEE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT THE GAIN DOG FOOD ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by: Gain Foods Prize Fund: €500. RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Toy or miniature dog any breed to be handled by a child under 15 yrs. 2. Large dog any breed to be handled by teenager or adult. 3. One dog from each class to qualify. 4. Dogs in final not eligible to compete in other classes at Clonaslee show. 5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3. To Final €6 PRIZES: 1st €100 2nd €50 3rd €30 4th €20 (in each class) A Trophy will be presented to the overall Champion Dog Gain Dog Food Product will be presented to each finalist. FINAL: CLONASLEE SHOW - SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2013

HOME PRODUCE Section A - H ENTRY FEE: €3 (Late Entries €4) A. BAKING SECTION. E. FLOWER SECTION B. CRAFTS SECTION. F. JAM SECTION C. EGG SECTION G. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY D. VEGETABLE SECTION. H. POULTRY PRIZES IN SECTIONS A - H ARE AS FOLLOWS:- 1st €20; 2nd €15; 3rd €10.

A. BAKING SECTION:CLASS 1: BEST CAKE OF BROWN BREAD Donnellan Perpetual Trophy CLASS 2: BEST CAKE WHITE BREADCLASS 3: BEST DECORATED CHOCOLATE CAKE (No Fresh Cream)CLASS 4: BEST SIX FRUIT SCONES (All of even size)CLASS 5: BEST SIX QUEEN CAKESCLASS 6: BEST COLD TEA BRACKCLASS 7: BEST APPLE TART.CLASS 8: 6 MINI QUICHESCLASS 9: BEST PORTER CAKE. (Stack Perpetual Cup) CLASS 10: BEST BAKEWELL TARTCLASS 11: BEST BISCUIT CAKE

- CLARE HOME BAKING COMPETITION - CONFINED TO CLARE ENTRANTS

Entry Fee €5 - Prizes 1st €30; 2nd €20; 3rd €10 (a) Coffee Cake Butter Icing (b) Six Cheese Scones (c) Jam Sponge no cream

To be displayed as one exhibit. Base measuring 60cm x 60cm.I.C.A. CUP will be awarded in this class.

OVERALL WINNER OF BAKING SECTION will receive the Guinness Perpetual Crystal Bowl

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B. CRAFTS SECTION:N.B. Knitting and Arts and Crafts can be handed into Vocational School between 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday Evening, 1st June.

CLASS 12: BEST HAND CROCHET ITEM (Any Medium)CLASS 13: TEA COSY AND TWO MATCHING EGG COVERSCLASS 14: BEST HAND-KNIT GARMENT (Any Medium)CLASS 15: BEST DRESSED DOLL ANY MEDIUMCLASS 16: BEST SOFT TOY ANY MEDIUMCLASS 17: BEST HAT, CAP ANY MEDIUMCLASS 18: BEST PIN CUSHION ANY MEDIUMCLASS 19: BEST CUSHION COVER ANY MEDIUMCLASS 20: ANY ARTICLE OF CRAFTWORK TIMBER BASED

BEST OVERALL WINNER OF CRAFT SECTIONwill receive Ennistymon I.C.A. Cup

C. EGG SECTION:CLASS 21: BEST SIX BROWN HEN EGGS.CLASS 22: BEST SIX DUCK EGGS.CLASS 23. BEST SIX WHITE HEN EGGS.CLASS 24. BEST SIX UNUSUAL EGGS ANY COLOUR

D. VEGETABLE SECTION:CLASS 25: BEST TWO HEADS OF CABBAGE DISPLAYED ON A TRAYCLASS 26: BEST 2 HEADS LETTUCE ON A TRAYCLASS 27: BEST SIX IRISH NEW POTATOES ANY VARIETY

E. FLOWER SECTION: CLASS 28: COLLECTORS CORNER. A variety of 5 favourite flowers or shrubs from the garden. One stem or one spray of each flower. (Space allowed 40cm)CLASS 29: BEST SINGULAR BEAUTY (An arrangement of one flower)CLASS 30: BEST COUNTRY LIFE EXHIBIT (Featuring WATER, 40 cm, max.)CLASS 31: BEST FORCE OF NATURE. An Exhibit featuring drift wood (Space allowed 40cm)CLASS 32: MY FAVOURITE COLOUR. FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENT (Max Height 45cms)

CLASS 33: 'HOT HOT HOT" THEME. An arrangement - space allowed 40cm.CLASS 34: BEST ‘SUMMER GLORY’ FRUIT & FLOWER ARRANGEMENT (not more than 18” from Base)CLASS 35: ARRANGEMENT IN A GLASS (Max 30cms from base)CLASS 36: BEST THREE STEMS OF PANSIES IN A BOWL.CLASS 37: BEST BUTTON HOLE ARRANGEMENT.

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CLASS 38: BEST CENTRE PIECE FOR TABLE. (9” from base) CLASS 39: BEST FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENT 16”x16”

OVERALL WINNER OF FLOWER SECTIONwill receive Biddy Barrett Perpetual Cup

F: JAM SECTIONCLASS 40: BEST 1lb POT OF JAM (any variety)CLASS 41: BEST 1lb POT OF MARMALADECLASS 42: BEST 1lb POT OF CHUTNEY ANY VARIETY

G: AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY (Not to have had a commercial or solo exhibition) Not more than 6x4 inches unmounted.

CLASS 43: LANDSCAPE OR SCENICCLASS 44: ANIMALS, BIRDS OR PETSCLASS 45: AS LIFE PASSES BYCLASS 46: BEST ACTION SHOTCLASS 47: BEST FUNNIEST PICTURE WITH CAPTIONCLASS 48: BEST PHOTO FLORA OR FAUNACLASS 49: BLACK/WHITE ANY SUBJECT

Overall winner of Photography Sectionwill receive Michael J. Glynn Cup

H: POULTRYPure Breed. Cages available for rent for poultry at €1 each on the day

CLASS 50: HARD FEATHERCLASS 51: TRUE BANTAMCLASS 52: BANTAM SOFT FEATHERCLASS 53: LARGE SOFT FEATHERCLASS 54: JUNIOR - Displayed by under 16 year oldCLASS 55: ANY BREED OR MIXED BREED OF WATER FOWLCLASS 56: MOST UNUSUAL HEN/COCKERELCLASS 57: BEST LAYING HEN PUREBRED OR MIXED BREED

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Entries Close for all Classes in Show fRIDAY, 17th MAY 2013

Please Note: No late entries under any circumstances.

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BONNICONLON SHOW LTD PRESENTTHE ALL IRELAND DOMESTIC ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPSponsored by: Bonniconlon Show Ltd RULES AND CONDITIONS1. Each entry must consist of four items from the list below:A) Harvest Fruit Loaf (1kg (2lbs) approx) or Dundee Cake or Pot of jam/marmaladeB) Hand knitted or Crocheted or Embroidered article.C) Handmade Picture any medium max. 60cms. x 45 cm s. (excluding frame)D) Bouquet or tied bunch of fresh garden flowers or six Sweet Pea.E) Two types of Vegetable (3 per type) excluding potatoes.2. If a Dundee Cake is entered a 20cm (8 inch) round or 18 cm (7 inch) square tin must be used. = If an item of hand knitting, crochet or embroidery is entered, a sample of yarn used to make the item must accompany the entry. = If a picture is entered, the picture must be handmade. Machine work will not suffice = All vegetables/flowers must be grown by the exhibitor.3. Exhibitors may qualify once only.4.Two exhibitors to qualify from each qualifying show.5. This competition will be judged on a points system6. Points will be awarded for presentation.Exhibits to be in place before 11.30 on day of final.Entry Fee: To qualifying Show €5. To final €6.PRIZES: 1st €250; 2nd €200; 3rd €130; 4th €65; 5th to 25th €30 each.FINAL: BONNICONLON SHOW - MONDAY 5th AUGUST 2013

IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & TULLAMORE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENTTHE ODLUM’S ALL IRELAND HOME BAKING CHAMPIONSHIPSponsored by: Odlum’s www.odlums.ie RULES & CONDITIONS1. Each competitor must bake 3 of the 4 items listed below using Odlum's products.a. 6 Decorated Cupcakes b. Decorated Classic Coffee Sandwichc. Carrot Cake (2lb loaf tin or 900 grams) d. 6 Wholemeal SconesN.B. All recipes can be found on the Odlum's Website: www.odlums.ie Own recipes may also be used2. Items to be displayed on individual plates and each exhibitor will be allotted their own space (trays optional).3. Points will be awarded for taste, texture and appearance of baked items.4. The competition is confined to amateurs, both male and female, with one entry per exhibitor at the final.5. The items must be fresh and home baked by exhibitor6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show. Two entries may qualify from these shows for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough. The qualifier/s from each of these shows will go forward to the final, to be held at Tullamore Show, on Sunday 11th August 20137. All items will be cut and sampled at the final.8. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a hamper containing Odlum's products, on appearance at the final.9. Certificates will be awarded to the finalists10. The judges decisions at all stages of the competition, is FINAL.11. Exhibits are displayed at owner's risk.12. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.Please Note: At the final exhibits MUST be placed by 10.30am and may notbe removed before 5.30pm. The marquee will be open from 8.30amEntry Fee: To qualifying show: €3 To final: €6Prizes: 1st €300 plus Trophy, 2nd €200 plus prize, 3rd €100 plus prize, 4th €60, 5th €60, 6th €60, 7th €60, 8th €60FINAL: TULLAMORE SHOW & AIB NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST 2013

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THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & CASTLEBLAYNEY SHOW SOCIETY PRESENTALL IRELAND BREAD BAKING CHAMPIONSHIPSponsored by: McMahons Super Valu Ltd CastleblayneyRules & Conditions1. Each exhibitor will bake 3 itemsa. Cake of Brown Soda Bread b. Cake of White Soda Bread c. Cold Tea Brack(7”Cake Tin)2. The Items to be displayed as one exhibit on a base of 2ft x2ft approx.3. Points will be awarded for texture taste, and presentation4. Competition is open to amateurs, male/female, and one tray to qualify per exhibitor5. All items to be home made by the exhibitor6. A Super Vale Flour wrapper to be displayed with the exhibit7. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows8. Two trays may qualify for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough.9. Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition10. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk11. These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules.Entry Fee: to qualifying show: €3 To final: €6Prizes: 1st €300 ,2nd €200 , 3rd €100 , 4th €60, 5th €50, 6th €40,Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento onappearance at the Final Qualifying ShowsFINAL: CASTLEBLAYNEY SHOW MONDAY 5TH AUGUST 2013THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & VIRGINIA SHOW SOCIETY PRESENTTHE FLEETWOOD PAINTS ALL IRELAND AMATEUR PAINTING COMPETITIONKindly Sponsored By Fleetwood Irelands Paints CompanyRules & Conditions1. Paintings must be the sole work of the exhibitor who must have amateur status.2. Paintings to depict an Agricultural or Rural setting.3. Paintings must measure no more than 26”X 20” not including the frame4. All Paintings must be ready to hang, that is framed and with a hanging cord attached5. The Judges decision will be final6. All entries to be exhibited at owners risk7. All entries to have amateur status as defined by the following.(A) Not to have had a commercial solo exhibition(B) Not to have exhibited in a commercial gallery(C) Not to be teaching or have taught art in any form8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A RulesEntry Fee: To qualifying Show €3. To Final €6PRIZES: 1st: €300 2nd: €200 3rd: €100. 4th: €50.FINAL: VIRGINIA SHOW WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST 2013

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & MOATE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENTCHOCOLATE COOK OF THE YEARSponsored by: J & M Digan LTD. Londis Athlone Road MoateRULES AND CONDITIONS1. Each exhibitor will bake/make 3 items.(a) Decorate Chocolate Victoria Sandwich Cake(b) 6 Chocolate Butterfly Cakes(c) 6 Chocolate Chip Oatie Biscuits2. The items to be displayed as one exhibit on a base of 2ft X 2ft approx.3. Points will be awarded for texture, taste and presentation suitable for Afternoon Tea4. Competition is open to amateurs male or female and one tray to qualify per exhibitor.5. All items to be home made by the exhibitor.6. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows. Two trays may qualify for the

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Final if the Judges agree the standard is high enough7. Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition.8. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.9. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association RulesEntry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3. To Final €6Prizes: 1st €300 2nd: €200. 3rd: €100. 4th: €60. 5th: €50. 6th: €40. Each of thesuccessful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final.FINAL: MOATE SHOW - SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 2013

YOUTH SECTION BEST OVERALL PAINTING WILL RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR AN ART PACK TO THE VALUE OF €25. SPONSORED BY COURTHOUSE STUDIO AND GALLERY, ENNISTYMONENTRY FEE €1.50 PER ENTRYALL ENTRY FORMS WITH ENTRY FEES FOR GREETING CARDS, POEMS AND HAND PAINTING FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS – CLASSES 1 TO 11 TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE SCHOOL BY FRIDAY 10TH MAY 2013

CLASS 1 BEST HAND PAINTING JUNIOR INFANTS A4 (NO MOUNTING)CLASS 2 BEST HAND PAINTING SENIOR INFANTS A4 (NO MOUNTING)CLASS 3 BEST POEM HAND WRITTEN 4TH CLASS (Max 8 Lines) (Own Composition)

CLASS 4 BEST POEM HAND WRITTEN 5TH CLASS (Max 8 Lines) (Own Composition)

CLASS 5 BEST POEM HAND WRITTEN 6TH CLASS (Max 8 Lines) (Own Composition)CLASS 6 BEST GREETING CARD 1ST. CLASS - A4 CLASS 7 BEST GREETING CARD 2ND CLASS - A4 CLASS 8 BEST GREETING CARD 3RD CLASS - A4CLASS 9 BEST GREETING CARD 4TH CLASS - A4 CLASS 10 BEST GREETING CARD 5TH CLASS – A4CLASS 11 BEST GREETING CARD 6TH CLASS – A4

NOTE: CHILDREN’S TUG OF WAR ON SUNDAY 2ND JUNE (8 A SIDE)

ENTRY FORM AND FEES FOR CLASSES 12 TO 21 MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SUSAN HARVEY, MONANAGH, ENNISTYMON TEL. 065 7071145 OR 087 2379505 BY FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2013

CLASS 12. BEST 6 DECORATED QUEEN CAKESCLASS 13 BEST 6 RICE CRISPIE BUNSCLASS 14 BEST HAND PUPPET (ANY MEDIUM)CLASS 15 BEST COLLECTION OF WILD FLOWERS (Confined to primary School Children)CLASS 16 BEST FARM YARD (40 X 40CM MAX)CLASS 17 BEST SOFT TOY IN FABRIC OR WOOLCLASS 18 BEST DECORATED EGG WITH CAPTION (1 EGG)CLASS 19 BEST ITEM CONSTRUCTED FROM LOLLIPOP STICKS, CLOTHES PEGS OR MATCHES.CLASS 20 BEST POSTER MADE ON COMPUTER (A3) Theme: The Gathering.CLASS 21 BEST RECYCLED ITEM (Max space allowed 40 x 40 CM)

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(3) 8 a side primary school children3.30pm (approx)

Entries Close for all Classes in Show

fRIDAY, 17th MAY 2013Please Note: No late entries under any circumstances.

NOTE: ‘Irish Shows Association Year Book 2013’ Available from Hon. Sec. Price €6.

NORTH WEST CLARE AGRICULTURAL SHOW

RAFFLE 1st PRIZE: MURPHY CATTLE BOX 8'x 5'Supplied by Dan McInerney, Ennis. Value €3,500

2nd PRIZE: €200 3rd PRIZE: €100

Ennistymon North West Clare Agricultural Show

General Rules1. The object of the Show is the improvement of Agriculture and Livestock in all its branches.2. Age will be calculated from the 1st of January of year of birth and if the exact age is known it will be stated in the Entry Form.3. All Exhibits must be bona-fide property of the Exhibitor and in his or her possession at time of entry.4. Persons making entries and failing to send exhibits shall forfeit all entry fees paid.5. * The Committee will not be responsible for loss or accidents of any kind which may occur either to exhibitors, visitors or otherwise.6. Unless there are three entries in each class there will be only one prize. There must be four entries in each class for award of third prize in that class.7. The Judge may withold any prize where sufficient merit does not appear, and the decision of the Judges will be final, except where misrepresentation or breach of Rules is discovered.8. All objections must be handed to the Secretary, in writing, accompanied with deposit of €50 before the close of the Show, and the question in dispute shall be brought before the Committee, whose decision shall be final and binding and there shall be no appeal to a Court of Law, and all entries are accepted under these conditions. Should the Committee consider the objection frivolous, the deposit of €50 shall be forfeited to the funds of the Show.9. *A competitor will not be awarded more than one prize in any class unless there are three other competitors in the class.9a. Shows may charge an entrance fee for each qualifying class. The I.S.A. will award a rosette to all animal(s) appearing at the finals.10. The Committee reserves to itself the right of receiving ant entry, or of removing any animal from the Show Grounds without being in any way liable for compensation.11. The Committee will not be liable in any way for any compensation or otherwise, arising out of the holding, abandonment or alteration of date of Show, or for any other claim arising out of or in connection with the Show.12. * All animals must be provided with a suitable head-stall or halter, and bulls must be secured by a ring in the nose with a chain or rope attached.12a Intending Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their Public Liability Policy covers the exhibition of livestock at Public Shows.13. Any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the officials or judges on the part of any owner or servant will disqualify the exhibitor from being awarded a prize and will also disqualify the exhibitor from exhibiting at future Shows.14. No committee member can steward and exhibit animals in the same class.15. No liability in respect of injury, illness, loss or damage caused by or in connection with or arising from the moving under power of any vechicle in the car park or show grounds.16. All vehicles in Show Grounds are parked at owners risk. No responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to property17. Each exhibitor should be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to or occasioned by or arising out of, any animal or article exhibited by him or her for its description given in the catalogue and indemnify the Society against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.On the day of the Show the Grounds will be open at 8.30 a.m. All exhibits in the Horse, Pony, Cattle and Sheep Sections must be in their places not later than 10.30 a.m. and exhibits in the Home Produce, Crafts, Baking and Youth Sections must be in place not later than 10 a.m. Exhibits arriving after above times may be refused admission by Stewards.Crafts and Home Produce Exhibits must not be removed from Vocational School before 5.00 p.m. The prizes awarded may be forfeited if any prize-winning exhibit is removed before the time specified in this Rule. Exhibits will be handed out between 5 pm and 6 pm. The Committee reserve the right to refuse admission to Show.

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GENERAL RULES FOR IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012

Shows wishing to participate in the 2013 Championships and be eligible to hold qualifiers must have collected the Championship Fund Levy (currently 5%) from Horse, Pony, Cattle and Sheep class prize money for the year 2012 and forwarded the amount so collected, in full, to the Irish Shows Association Head Office within the stipulated period of not more than 30 days from the date of their show. Alternative methods of meeting this obligation are not acceptable. Any show or competitor in breach of the Rules set out below will be disqualified from participating or competing in these championships.These General Rules and those relating to individual championships (where applicable) should be published in the show schedule and catalogue of the participating shows and must be strictly observed.

B. QUALIFYING ROUNDS (QUALIFIERS)Qualifying rounds will take place at eligible shows selected by the Irish Shows Association.

C. RESPONSIBILITY OF SHOWS HOLDING QUALIFYING ROUNDSa. Selected shows should hold a separate class for each qualifier fromb. which the highest placed animals will qualify.b. The qualifier class if possible should be held as the first (1st) class in thec. relevant section of the show.c. Shows must ensure that the qualifiers are held strictly in accordance with the relevant rules.d. No other sponsor may be involved in qualifying classes.e. Shows may charge an entrance fee for each qualifying class.The I.S.A. will award a rosette to the successful Qualifiers on appearance at the Finalf. No show hosting a Championship Final may hold a qualifier for that Championship on the day of the Final other than by agreement with the Irish Shows Association.” However Shows who hold qualifiers for Horses, Ponies & Cattle may ask exhibitors to enter the exhibit in at least one other class at their show on the day”g. Animals qualified for Finals are not eligible to enter in any other class at the Show where the Final is held other than a Qualifying Class for another CompetitionH. Shows should appoint competent well-briefed persons to act as Stewards, who must ensure that only animals (or other exhibits) which are eligible to compete and those whose documentation is in order are allowed to proceed to the judging ring.I. Animal Passports and Micro Chips should be read by a Veterinary Surgeon appointed by the show.J. On completion of judging, Stewards should instruct the successful competitors to attend at the Show Secretary’s Office within one hour and to complete the necessary documenta-tion for entry to the championship final.K. The show must appoint a well-briefed officer, who will be in attendance at the Secre-tary’s Office, and who will assist exhibitors to complete the necessary documentation for participation in the final and to collect the relevant entrance fee.L. Show Secretaries must forward complete result cards, together with appropriate fees to the Irish Shows Association within three (3) days following the holding of the show.N.B Shows must return results card marked “No Competition” for any or all of the events for which no animal (or exhibit) has been selected.

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D. RESPONSIBILITY OF EXHIBITORSA. Exhibitors accept that the Judges decision is final in all cases.Any abuse of Judges will not be tolerated. Where a dispute or case for complaint arises the matter should only be dealt with under f. below.B. Winners of qualifiers are themselves responsible for entering their animals (or exhibits) for the final in accordance with j. and k. above, within one hour of qualifying.C. Winners of qualifiers will compete in the final.D. The Irish Shows Association in conjunction with the sponsor reserve the right to alter or amend the rules of any competition as may be necessary or appropriate.E. Shows and competitors must contact the National Irish Shows Office for details of any championships and not the sponsor involved.F Objections must be lodged in writing with the I.S.A. representative at the show or the Show Secretary within half an hour following the completion of judging, together with a fee of 50 euro, or other stated fee, which is refundable in the event of the objection being upheld.G Any Exhibitor who makes a false declaration or misrepresents a fact regarding them-selves or their exhibit is liable to disqualification and or forfeiture of any prizes awardedE. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SHOWS HOSTING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALSA. A deduction of 5% of the prize money is to be collected by the Show and forwarded to the Irish Shows Association within 30 Days of the finalB. Championship finals must start not later than 2 pm on the day of the show and the ad-vertised time of starting must be adhered to as far as practicable, if necessary, other show classes should be either postponed or relocated to allow for this.

NOTICES OF INTEREST TO CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPANTS IRISH LAW (EU DIRECTIVE)

Under Irish Law all horses moving from one location to another must be accompanied by their passports. It is in your own interest to ensure this is the case. Failure to do so is an of-fence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to result in a fine up to €3000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current owner.» Embryo Transfer: Where a foal is produced by this method the dams passport must bear a declaration dated, stamped and signed by the stallion owner (or accredited practi-tioner where AI is involved) stating the date on which the dam was last covered (or insemi-nated) and the name of the covering stallion.» The owners of Champions and Reserve Champions are invited to submit the animals’ passports to the I.S.A. head office where the placing will be endorsed and officially stamped with the seal of the Irish Shows Association as a permanent record. It is in the in-terest of Shows hosting championship Finals that photograph’s and results are forwarded to the Irish Farmers Journal immediately following Judging.

Shows who hold qualifiers for Livestock may request exhibitors to enter the exhibit in at least one other class at their show on the day

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SAFETY STATEMENTThis Show is committed to safety and as far as is reasonably possible,

the Committee have done everything in their power to ensure the safety, health and welfare of all involved in running of the show -

especially Competitors and Members of the Public attending the Show. Safety Officers instructions must be obeyed at all times.

Each exhibitor is solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to or occasioned by or arising out of, any

animal or article exhibited by him or her for its description given in the catalogue and indemnify the Society against all legal or other

proceedings in regard thereto.Signed: Patrick Moloney, Chairman ;

Josephine Blackwell, Sec.; Catherine O’Brien, Susan Harvey, Craft. Secs.;

Martin O’Malley Jumping Sec., Austin O’Brien, Safety Officer; Pat Egan, John Cuddihy, Dan Considine, Ass. Safety Officers;

James Garrahy, Horse Section; Vincent O’Brien, Ml. Egan & Ml. Houlihan,

Cattle and Sheep Section; Patrick Garrihy, Treasurer; Maurice Harvey, P.R.O.

NORTH WEST CLARE SHOW SOCIETY LTD. PRESIDENT: Fr. Derek Feeney VICE-PRESIDENT: John Nagle CHAIRMAN: Patrick Maloney VICE-CHAIRMAN: James Garrihy SECRETARY: Josephine Blackwell ASS. /CRAFT SECS.: Catherine O’Brien, Susan Harvey TREASURER: P. Garrahy SAFETY OFFICER: Austin O’Brien P.R.O.: Maurice Harvey Sec. JUMPING SECTION: Martin O’Malley ASSISTANT SAFETY OFFICERS: Pat Egan, John Cuddihy and Dan Considine AUDITORS: Ml. Nagle & Co. A.C.A. Chartered Accountants. VETERINARY SURGEON: Ml. McDonogh M.R.C.V.S. DOCTOR-ON-CALL: Dr. J Kelleher.

NOTE: ‘Irish Shows Association Year Book 2013’ Available from Hon. Sec. Price €6.

Raffle will take place on Show Grounds at 4.30 p.m. sharp

on Sunday 2nd June.

Tickets available from Committee.

NORTH WEST CLARE AGRICULTURAL SHOW

RAFFLE 1st PRIZE: MURPHY CATTLE BOX 8'x 5'Supplied by Dan McInerney, Ennis. Value €3,500

2nd PRIZE: €200 3rd PRIZE: €100

Entries Close for all Classes in Show

fRIDAY, 17th MAY 2013Please Note: No late entries under any circumstances.

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