Rules and Conditions of the Show

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1 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 1 Rules and Conditions of the Show 1. All exhibits must be the bona-fide property of the exhibitor. All animals must be the property of the exhibitor since 1st August, The Judge's decision as to merit must be final. Any objection on other points to be lodged before 5 p.m. on day of the Show with the Secretary, together with a fee of 5. All objections to be declared by the Sub- Committee and the fee returned except the objection be considered frivolous. 3. The Judges shall award a first prize without competition, where in their opinion, there is decided merit. 4. No second prize shall be awarded by the judge in any class in which at least three exhibits and no third prize in any in which four exhibits, the property of different owners, shall not appear before them. In the farm and garden produce section no exhibitor can be awarded more than 2 prizes in any class. An exhibitor will not under any circumstances be awarded more than 2 first prizes in cash with the same exhibit. However, there is no limit to the number of Rosettes that may be awarded to any exhibit. 5. All entries must be accompanied by appropriate Entry Fees. Cattle Movement Certs must be returned with entry forms. Equine Premises Registration Number must be quoted on equine entry forms. 6. The Show Yard will be open at 8.00 a.m. All the exhibits must be in before 10 a.m. No exhibit may be removed until 4.00 p.m. Exhibitors failing to comply with this rule may forfeit their prize money. 7. Judging in all sections will commence at a.m. sharp unless otherwise stated. 8. All exhibitors must be shown under the owner's name and must be the property of the exhibitor. Only one caretaker of each lot of Cattle, Horses and Sheep will be admitted and must remain in charge of his lot during the time the Show is open. Untrained geldings or fillies must be shown in headstall or cavessons. Bulls must be secured by screw or ring in the nose, with a stick, chain or rope attached and must be in charge of a caretaker, otherwise they cannot be admitted. Cows, heifers or bullocks to be led by halter on their heads. All competing animals to be distinguished by clearly visible numbers only. 9. N.B. Parade of Prizewinners All 1st and 2nd prizewinners in the Cattle Section must take part in a Parade of Prizewinners which will be held on completion of Judging. Owners who fail to comply with the regulation, automatically forfeit their prizemoney. 10. Subject to the foregoing regulations, the management of the Show will be in the hands of a Sub-Committee, who in the event of non-attendance of judges, or in any unforeseen emergency, will make such orders and arrangements as those circumstances may appear to warrant. The Sub- Committee shall consist of the Chairman, President, Vice-President, Secretaries, Treasurer and Supervising Stewards. 11. If a Sub-Committee entertains a doubt as to whether anything exhibited be in accordance with the Rules of Society, it will be competent for them to require that the exhibitor will make a declaration regarding the matter in question and if the above Committee shall decide any such declaration to be unsatisfactory (their decision to be final in all cases), such exhibitors prize, if any, shall lapse to the Society 1

2 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page Horses awarded a prize may be subject to Veterinary examination. 13. The Committee will not be responsible for any loss or accident that may occur to either exhibitor or general public or exhibits. 14. In case it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Committee that the owner of any animal exhibited or any person in his employment or under his control has been guilty of any violation of the rules or regulations, or of any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the officials, or any practice calculated to mislead or deceive or to secure an unfair advantage, or to decline to have his animal led out for adjudication, such will entitle the Committee to disqualify the animal or animals, to withold any prize or prizes awarded, to withold all fees and deposits, to remove the exhibitor, grooms or animals from the Show Grounds and to prevent the exhibitor from competing at this or any future Show of the Society. 15. No person will be allowed to enter the judging ring with the Judge, except the Stewards of that class and those in charge of the animals. No Stewart shall officiate in any class in which he or any of his family is an exhibitor or wear his Steward's badge showing such exhibits. 16. Should any question arise not provided for in the foregoing conditions, the same must be referred to the sub-committee whose decision shall be final and from which there is no appeal and entries are accepted on these conditions. 17. The ages of young cattle shall be determined according to conditions set out for different classes. These conditions will be strictly enforced and the cattle examined prior to the judging to see that the age conditions are strictly fulfilled and beasts not of proper age will be removed from the class. 18. Exhibitors may enter for more than one class by paying the entrance fee for such classes. 19. Exhibits not accepted by post. 20. Return of Cups The person to whom a Cup is awarded shall give security to the Society that the Cup will be delivered to the Society in as good condition as it was received at least Fourteen days previous to the date of the succeeding Show. 21. The Show Committee reserves to itself the right to cancel any part of the Show. It also has the right to accept or refuse any entry. 22. The Irish Shows Association s Levy will be deducted from prize money where applicable. 23. The Show Committee will not be responsible for the sale of any item or exhibit. 24. The Show Committee reserve the right to substitute cash prizes with vouchers for product. Important Notice to Animal Owners involved in Showing Animals The Irish Shows Association advise all animal owners to insure their animals when attending shows. In the event of an accident and if it is established that an animal was not adequately controlled, you may be held personally responsible for any costs that arise. 2

3 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 3 SATURDAY PEDIGREE HEREFORD (under the auspices of the Irish Hereford Breed Society Limited). Prizes in all classes:- 1st 100, 2nd 75, 3rd 50, 4th 25. Entry Fee 10. IMPORTANT NOTICE Full particulars of each animal i.e., Earmark H.B. Reference, date of birth, sire, dame and breeder MUST accompany each entry. Exhibitors should have Registration Certificates with them and produce it if asked by the Judge at the Show. Female classes: CLASS 1 Cow in milk or in calf. CLASS 2 Heifer born prior to 1st July CLASS 3 Heifer born between 1st July 2017 and 31st December CLASS 4 Heifer calf born on or after 1st January Male classes: CLASS 5 Bull born prior to 1st July CLASS 6 Bull born between 1st July 2017 and 31st December CLASS 7 Bull calf born on or after 1st January CLASS 8 50 for best pair of Herefords, male or female, exhibited by the same owner. Champion Hereford 100, Reserve 50. PEDIGREE SHORTHORN Prizes in classes : 1st 100, 2nd 60, 3rd 40 Entry Fee 10. Unless otherwise stated. CLASS 9 Young Handler U16. Prizes in Class 9 : Winner 30, 10 down the line Entry fee in Class 9 5 CLASS 10 Shorthorn Cow in milk, in calf or with calf at foot. CLASS 11 Shorthorn Heifer, born prior to 1st October CLASS 12 Shorthorn Cow of the future Must be registered with Irish Shorthorn Society Aged under 3 years on the day of the show Must be certified in calf and certified TH free 3

4 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 4 ALL IRELAND PEDIGREE SHORTHORN CALF CLASSES All Ireland Rules for Beef Shorthorn Classes Strokestown Show September 8th 1. All Exhibitors must be fully paid up members of the Irish Shorthorn Society for 6 months prior to show date for all the All Ireland Calf classes. All animals entered in the All Ireland Beef Shorthorn Calf classes (as listed below) must be registered in the Irish Shorthorn Society herdbook prior to show day and be certified free of TH by test or parentage. 2. Only one handler per animal allowed in the ring while judging is taking place. In exceptional cases where extra assistance is required, the President of the Society or his Appointee may grant extra assistance. 3. All handlers must be of smart attire, wear a white coat and display catalogue numbers of their animals prominently. 4. Failure to observe these rules in their entirety will result in sanctions as may be determined by the Council of the Irish Shorthorn Society from time to time. Note: The Irish Shorthorn Society will present All Ireland Sashes to both the Champion and Reserve Champions in these classes and also specially commissioned medals to 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners in these All Ireland classes. The All Ireland Calf Classes in Strokestown Show 2018 are as follows: CLASS 13 Shorthorn Senior Female Calf born from 1st September 2017 to 31st December CLASS 14 Shorthorn Intermediate Female Calf born from 1st January 2018 to 31st March CLASS 15 Shorthorn Junior Female Calf born from 1st April 2018 to 31st May CLASS 16 Beef Shorthorn Senior Male Calf born from 1st September 2017 to 31st December CLASS 17 Beef Shorthorn Intermediate Male Calf born from 1st January 2018 to 31st March CLASS 18 Beef Shorthorn Junior Male Calf born from 1st April 2017 to 31st May All Ireland Champion Heifer Calf Classes 13, 14 & 15 qualify All Ireland Champion Bull Calf Classes 16, 17 & 18 qualify Overall Champion 100, Reserve 50 4

5 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 5 PEDIGREE ANGUS SECTION Judging will commence at With 10,000 Prizemoney Entry Fee 15 except classes 19,20 & 21 IRISH ANGUS CATTLE SOCIETY ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 (Owner of each animal exhibited must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a minimum period of 3 months preceding the show on September 8th 2018 and each animal entered must also have been registered in the owners name in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a minimum period of 3 months preceding the show) Class 19 All Ireland Irish Angus YDP Showmanship Awards Junior Section Age U13 on st 40 and Steil Angus Shield, 2nd 30, 3rd 20, 4th 15, 5th to end of line 10 (Angus Animals exhibited by competitors in the junior section only must be born on or after , parents or guardians are responsible that all exhibitors are capable and trained in management of their animal, and that animals are suitable for this age) Class 20 All Ireland Irish Angus YDP Showmanship Awards Intermediate Section Age over 13 and under 18 on st Dillon Angus Perpetual Cup presented by the Farrell Family plus 60. 2nd 40, 3rd 30, 4th 20, 5th to end of line 15 Class 21 All Ireland Irish Angus YDP Showmanship Awards Senior Section Age over 18 and under 25 on st prize Moydrum Castle Pedigree Herds Perpetual Cup presented by the Flanagan family plus 100. Winner will also be given a pass to judge at the YDP All Ireland Finals in nd 75, 3rd 50, 4th 30, 5th to end of line 20. (Sponsored by: FBD Insurance) ENTRY FEE CLASSES 19, 20 & 21 5 Irish Angus All Ireland Senior Female Section Class 22 All Ireland Irish Angus Cow with Calf at foot. Class 23 All Ireland Irish Angus Cow or Heifer (From ) Class 24 All Ireland Irish Angus Heifer (From ) Sponsored by : AW Ennis Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Female Section Class 25 All Ireland Irish Angus Heifer (From ) Class 26 All Ireland Irish Angus Heifer Calf (From ) Class 27 All Ireland Irish Angus Heifer Calf (From ) Class 28 All Ireland Irish Angus Heifer Calf (From ) Classes

6 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 6 All animals in classes will be weighed, animals in excess of 1.5 kg a day + 40 kg birth weight are not eligible for exhibition in class. Prizes in classes st: 200, 2nd 125, 3rd 100, 4th 75 5th 50 Winner of class 22 will receive the Sheahan Perpetual Cup. Winner of class 28 will receive the Mullooly Trophy presented by the Mullooly family. Junior Classes sponsored by: Progressive Genetics, Aurivo Co-Op Soc. Ltd,, Kepak, (Depending on Class sizes classes may be amalgamated) Irish Angus All Ireland Senior Male Section Class 29 All Ireland Irish Angus Senior Bull born on or before Sponsored by AW Ennis Class 30 All Ireland Irish Angus Intermediate Bull from Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Male Section Class 31 All Ireland Irish Angus Bull (From ) Class 32 All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf (From ) Class 33 All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf (From ) Class 34 All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf (From ) All animals in classes will be weighed, animals in excess of 1.7 kg a day + 45 kg birth weight are not eligible for exhibition in class. Prizes in classes st: 200 2nd 125, 3rd 100, 4th 75 5th 50 Junior Classes sponsored by: Progressive Genetics, Aurivo Co-Op Soc. Ltd, Kepak, Winner of class 34 will receive the Mullooly Trophy presented by the Mullooly family. (Depending on class sizes Classes may be amalgamated) Class 35 Class 36 Best Pair of animals bred by exhibitor. 1st: 150 & Trophy 2nd 100, 3rd 75, 4th 50, 5th 25 Best Group of three 1st: 150 & The Drogheda Cattle Traders Cup 2nd 100, 3rd 75, 4th 50, 5th 25 All Ireland Angus X Heifer Championship Class 37 Traditional All-Ireland Angus X Heifer suitable for breeding or export showing prominent Angus Characteristics (strictly no pedigree or continental traits. 1st 200 & Trophy 2nd 150, 3rd 100 6

7 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 7 CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION Prize 200 Euro plus Leitrim Crystal Trophy ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS JUNIOR FEMALE RESERVE CHAMPION Prize: 150 Euro & Special Rosette (1st and 2nd prize winners in classes will compete in this championship) ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS JUNIOR MALE CHAMPION Prize 200 Euro plus Leitrim Crystal Trophy ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS JUNIOR MALE RESERVE CHAMPION Prize: 150 Euro & Special Rosette (1st and 2nd prize winners in classes will compete in this championship) ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS SENIOR FEMALE CHAMPION Prize: 300 Euro & AW Ennis Shield & Sash ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS SENIOR FEMALE RESERVE CHAMPION Prize 200 Euro & Special Rosette (1st and 2nd prize winners in classes will compete in this championship) ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS SENIOR MALE CHAMPION Prize: 300 Euro & AW Ennis Shield & Sash ALL IRELAND IRISH ANGUS SENIOR MALE RESERVE CHAMPION Prize: 200 Euro & Special Rosette (1st and 2nd prize winners in classes will compete in this championship) SUPREME IRISH ANGUS ALL IRELAND CHAMPION 2018 & RDS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Prize: Trophy plus Michael Foley Cup & Sash RDS Award to be presented in January in the RDS(RDS Trophy, Silver medal & Cash prize sponsored by the RDS RESERVE SUPREME IRISH ANGUS ALL IRELAND CHAMPION 2018 Prize: Trophy & Special Rosette Overall Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Champion 2018 Prize: W.H Little Cup Prize money sponsored by: FBD Insurance, AW Ennis, Aurivo Co-Op. Society Ltd, Progressive Genetics, Kepak, Irish Angus Cattle Society, Irish Angus Producer Group, Farmlab Diagnostics, Strokestown Show 7

8 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 8 PEDIGREE CHAROLAIS Prizes in all Classes: 1st 100, 2nd 60, 3rd 40. Entry Fee 10. CLASS 38 Charolais female born prior to 1st January CLASS 39 Charolais male or female born on or between 1st January 2017 and 31st August CLASS 40 Charolais female born on or between 1st September 2017 and 31st December CLASS 41 Charolais male born on or between 1st September 2017 and 31st December CLASS 42 Charolais male born in CLASS 43 Charolais female born in CLASS 44 Pair Property of the same Exhibitor. Prize in this class 75 Champion 100: Reserve 50. PEDIGREE LIMOUSIN Prizes in all Classes: 1st 100, 2nd 60, 3rd 40 Entry fee 10 National Male & Female of the year 2018 points will be awarded to eligble animals. CLASS 45 Limousin male born in CLASS 46 Limousin female born CLASS 47 Limousin male born between 1/9/17 and 31/12/2017. CLASS 48 Limousin female born between 1/9/17 and 31/12/2017. CLASS 49 Limousin male born prior to 1/9/2017. CLASS 50 Limousin female born between 1/1/17 and 31/8/2017. CLASS 51 Limousin female born prior to 1/1/2017. Champion Pedigree Limousin of Show Winning exhibitor will receive 100. Reserve 50. PEDIGREE BELGIAN BLUE Prizes in all Classes: 1st 100, 2nd 60, 3rd 40. Entry fee 10. CLASS 52 Belgian Blue Bull Calf born after 1st January CLASS 53 Belgian Blue Female Calf born after 1st January CLASS 54 Belgian Blue Bull Calf born between 1st September 2017 to 31st December CLASS 55 Belgian Blue Female Calf born from 1st September 2017 to 31st December Classes may be combined if there are insufficient entries. Champion 100 Reserve 50 8

9 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 9 PEDIGREE SIMMENTAL Prizes in all Classes: 1st 100, 2nd 60, 3rd 40. Entry Fee 10 CLASS 59 Cow or in-calf Heifer, born on or before 31st August CLASS 60 Junior Heifer Class born on or between 1st September 2016 and 31st July CLASS 61 Yearling Heifer Class born on or between 1st August 2017 and 30th November CLASS 62 Yearling Bull Class born on or between 1st August 2017 and 30th November CLASS 63 Bull Calf Class born on or after 1st December CLASS 64 Heifer Calf Class - born on or after 1st December All Ireland finalists are not allowed enter in the above two classes, 63 & 64. All Ireland National Simmental Calf Finals sponsored by Dovea Genetics All entries (either qualifiers through Club Finals or direct entry) must be entered with the Irish Simmental Cattle Society Office (not Strokestown Show) before 12 noon on Monday September 4th. Entries will be taken by phone CLASS 65 All Ireland Male Calf Final - born on or between 1st December 2017 and 31st January CLASS 66 All Ireland Male Calf Final - born on or after 1st February CLASS 67 All Ireland Female Calf Final - born on or between 1st December 2016 and 31st January CLASS 68 All Ireland Female Calf Final - born on or after 1st February National Simmental X Breeding Heifer Championship Final sponsored by Irish Simmental Cattle Society Prizes 1st 250, 2nd 200, 3rd 150, 4th 100 Entries from qualifying shows through the Simmental Society CLASS 69 Young Irish Simmental Handlers Class Entrants must be aged between 12 & 21 inclusive. Sponsored by Progressive Genetics. Entry Fee 5 Hillcrest Cup to winner, prizes to all. Champion 100 Reserve 50 9

10 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 10 COMMERCIAL CATTLE Judging will commence at a.m. NB. No pedigree cattle to be shown in this Section. ANIMALS ENTERING BEEF BULLOCK AND BEEF HEIFER ALL- IRELAND FINALS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER IN THE COMMERCIAL SECITON Prizes in all Classes: 1st 100, 2nd 60, 3rd 40. CLASS 70 CLASS 71 Entry Fee 10, unless otherwise stated. Stock person Boy under 16 years of age. Prize to winner: 30, 10 to all other entrants Entry Fee 5. Proof of age will be required. Stock person Girl under 16 years of age. Prize to winner: 30, 10 to all other entrants Entry Fee 5. Proof of age will be required. CLASS 72 Continental Cross Male with not more than two permanent teeth. CLASS 73 Continental Cross Female with not more than two permanent teeth. 1st Prize Winner in Classes 72 and 73 is not eligible for Classes 74 and 75. CLASS 74 Continental Cross Bullock with no permanent teeth. CLASS 75 Continental Cross Heifer with no permanent teeth. CLASS 76 Victuallers Heifer 600 kgs or under, weighing scales available on grounds. CLASS 77 Limousin Cross Heifer born after 1st April 2017 Must have LM or LMX on card. Sponsored by Sweeney Family, Corrigeen Prizes in this class 1st 200, 2nd 100, 3rd 50 CLASS 78 Pair Cross-bred animals, Male or Female with no permanent teeth. Prize Class 78: 100. Entry Fee 10. CLASS 79 Non-pedigree Animal (Male or Female) owned by a resident of County Roscommon. Prize Class 79: 100. Entry Fee: 10. CLASS 80 Male Calf under 300kgs. CLASS 81 Female Calf under 250kgs. CLASS 82 Male Calf 301 kgs 400 kgs. CLASS 83 Female Calf 251 kgs 350 kgs. HANLY S HARDWARE & SPAR SUPERMARKET ALL IRELAND CALF CLASSES CLASS 84 CLASS 85 Sponsored by Percy Hanly, Strokestown Male calf born 2018 weighing not more that 380 kgs. Weigh Scales available. Prize: 1st 300, 2nd 150, 3rd 100, 4th 50. Entry Fee 20. Female calf born 2018 weighing not more that 300 kgs. Weigh Scales available. Prize: 1st 300, 2nd 150, 3rd 100, 4th 50. Entry Fee

11 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 11 CLASS 86 ALL IRELAND BREEDING HEIFER By Direct Entry to Strokestown Show Sponsored by Chasetown Civil Engineering Ltd (Sweeney Family, Corrigeen) All commercial breeds eligible Prize money in this class 1st 650, 2nd 350, 3rd 250, 4th 150, 5th 75, to end of line 50 ENTRY FEE 20 CHAMPION NON-PEDIGREE ANIMAL OF THE SHOW 1st & 2nd prize-winners in the Commercial Section eligible excluding entries in All Ireland Finals. Champion 100 Reserve 50. GREENVALE ANIMAL FEEDS ALL IRELAND BEEF HEIFER JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 2.30 PM APPROX. SPONSORED BY GREENVALE ANIMAL FEEDS 1ST PRIzE: 800, 2ND PRIzE 400, 3RD PRIzE 250, 4TH PRIzE 125, 5TH TO END OF LINE 50 PLEASE NOTE : THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE THE CASH PRIzES WITH VOUCHERS FOR PRODUCT BY DIRECT ENTRY 30 All animals must be led by a competent person All animals must not have more than 2 permanent teeth on Show Day All animals must be certified not in calf on Show Day All animals entered in this championship may not enter any other classes SWEENEY FAMILY ALL IRELAND BEEF BULLOCK FINAL SPONSORED BY THE SWEENEY FAMILY, CORRIGEEN, STROKESTOWN Judging will commence at 3.30pm approx. 1st Prize 1,300, 2nd Prize 800, 3rd Prize 600, 4th Prize 300, 5th Prize 200, 6th to end of line 50. BY DIRECT ENTRY 30 All animals must be led by a competent person All animals must have no more than 4 permanent teeth on Show Day All animals entered in this championship may not enter any other classes 11

12 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 12 SHEEP Judging will commence at noon Prizes: 1st 50, 2nd 30, 3rd 20. Entry Fee 5. N.B. In conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and Food it has been agreed that adequate facilities will be provided to ensure that Sheep from Scrapie monitored flocks will not be allowed to come in contact with non-monitored sheep. It is imperative that all exhibitors return their entry on time indicating the status of their flocks. (Flock status should be clearly marked on the Entry Form). Thus monitored or nonmonitored as applicable. All exhibitors must display exhibit numbers at the time of judging which will indicate flock status. There will be complete separation of the two categories of sheep at this Show. Separate penning areas will be provided. Separate entrances and exhibits will be used, also separate loading and unloading areas. SUFFOLK CLASS 87 CLASS 88 CLASS 89 CLASS 90 CLASS 91 CLASS 92 CLASS 93 CLASS 94 CLASS 95 CLASS 96 CLASS 97 CLASS 98 Suffolk Ram, Hogget or Aged. Suffolk Ram, Lamb. Suffolk Ewe, Lamb. Suffolk Ewe, Hogget or Aged. Champion Suffolk & Reserve TEXEL Texel Ram, Hogget or Aged. Texel Ram, Lamb. Texel Ewe, Lamb. Texel Ewe, Hogget or Aged. Champion Texel & Reserve CHAROLLAIS Charollais Ram, Hogget or Aged. Charollais Ram, Lamb. Charollais Ewe, Lamb. Charollais Ewe, Hogget or Aged. Champion Charollais & Reserve zwartbles CLASS 99 Zwartbles Ram, Hogget or Aged CLASS 100 Zwartbles Ram Lamb CLASS 101 Zwartbles Ewe Lamb CLASS 102 Zwartbles Ewe, Hogget or Aged Champion Zwartbles & Reserve CLASS X Group of 3 pedigree Sheep from the same flock. 12

13 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 13 COMMERCIAL SHEEP SECTION CLASS 103 Crossbred Ewe for breeding 2 yrs or more. CLASS 104 Crossbred Ewe Hogget for breeding. CLASS 105 Victuallers Lamb any breed or cross. CLASS 106 Crossbred Factory Lamb not more that 44 kg. CLASS 107 Continental Cross Ewe lamb for breeding. CLASS 107A Pair of store lambs. CLASS 107B Group of 3 commercial sheep from same flock CLASS 108 Young Handler under 14 yrs. PRIzES CLASS 108 : 1st 20, 5 to all entrants Champion Commercial & Reserve Supreme Champion of Show. GOATS Prizes: 1st 30, 2nd 20, 3rd 10. Entry Fee 5. CLASS 109 Female Goat. CLASS 110 Female Goatling up to 2 years. CLASS 111 Kid goats up to 1 year. 1st and 2nd Prize-winners eligible for Champion and Reserve FARM & GARDEN PRODUCE Prizes: 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7. Entry Fee 3. Entries will not be accepted or changed on Show Day FLOWERS All Exhibits must be non-commercial CLASS 112 Tea Time arrangement in a Cup & Saucer. CLASS 113 Floral Arrangement, suitable for a table. CLASS 114 Hardy Herbaceous cut flowers, one vase, not Dahlia. CLASS 115 Dahlias, one vase. CLASS 116 Sweet Pea, mixed varieties - one vase. CLASS 117 Gladioli, one spike, one vase. CLASS 118 Single Rose. CLASS 119 Foliage Pot Plant. CLASS 120 Flowering Pot Plant. CLASS 121 Arrangement of Wild Flowers Children. CLASS 122 Window box. CLASS 123 Cactus/Succulent The Helen O Donnell Perpetual Trophy Awarded for the best overall Floral Arrangement using garden flowers. Presented by Helen O Donnell Castlebar Flowers. 13

14 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 14 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES CLASS Ripe eating apples, any one variety. CLASS Cooking apples, any one variety. CLASS 126 Home-grown Truss of Tomatoes. CLASS 127 Box of mixed garden vegetables (potatoes excluded) Not more than three samples of any one vegetable. Box size confined to 2 x 2. CLASS garden beet. CLASS carrots for table use. CLASS pods of succulent garden peas. CLASS 131 Bunch Runner Beans. CLASS seed onions. CLASS onions from sets. CLASS shallots. CLASS heads of cabbage. CLASS main crop potatoes round shaped. CLASS main crop potatoes kidney shaped. CLASS Swedes. HAY & PASTURE CLASS 139 Hay, sheaf or bale. CLASS 140 Sod of Pasture one foot by one foot. TURF Prizes: 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7. Entry Fee 3. CLASS 141 Quality Brown Turn (6 sods). CLASS 142 Quality Black Turf (6 sods). ADULT COOKERY SECTION Delia Owens Perpetual Trophy will be awarded in this section. All entries must be in by 10 a.m. and remain until 4.00 p.m. Prizes: 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7 (unless otherwise stated). Entry Fee 3 Every entrant is this section will have their name entered for draw for 30 voucher. CLASS 143 Brown Soda Bread. CLASS 144 White Soda Bread. CLASS 145 Sultana Bread. CLASS 146 Treacle Bread with fruit. CLASS 147 Chocolate Biscuit Cake. CLASS wholemeal scones. CLASS fruit scones. CLASS 150 Jam Sponge Sandwich no cream. CLASS 151 Coffee Sponge Sandwich. CLASS 152 Victoria Sponge, decorated with butter icing. CLASS 153 Sponge Flan, decorated no cream. CLASS 154 Cherry Cake. CLASS 155 Madeira Cake. 14

15 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 15 CLASS 156 Sultana Cake. CLASS 157 Carrot Cake. CLASS 158 Ginger Cake. CLASS 159 Porter Cake. CLASS 160 Boiled Fruit Cake. CLASS 161 Rich Fruit Cake, not iced. CLASS 162 Harvest Fruit Loaf. CLASS 163 Cold Tea Brack. CLASS 164 Apple Tart. CLASS Queen Cakes, no fruit. CLASS 166 Swiss Roll, no cream. CLASS 167 Queen Cakes with fruit (6). CLASS 168 Cup Cakes (6). CLASS 169 Rhubarb Tart. CLASS 170 Potato Bread JUNIOR COOKERY Prizes 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7 Entry Fee 3 All cookery in this section must be childrens own work CLASS Rice Krispie buns,under 10 years of age. CLASS Homemade Biscuits, any variety,under 10 years of age. CLASS Scones with fruit, under 12 years of age. CLASS Queen Cakes- undecorated, under 12 years of age. CLASS 175 Apple Tart, aged over 12 and under 16 years of age. CLASS 176 Novelty Cake, aged over 12 and under 16 years of age. CLASS Cupcakes, aged over 12 and under 16 years of age. CLASS Brownies, aged over 12 and under 16 years of age. HONEY, EGGS, AND JAM Prizes: 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7. Entry Fee 3. CLASS 179 Jar of Honey. CLASS 180 Six newly laid Hen Eggs, brown. CLASS 181 Six newly laid Hen Eggs, white. CLASS 182 Six newly laid Duck Eggs. CLASS 183 Pot of home-made Marmalade. CLASS 184 Pot of home-made Gooseberry Jam. CLASS 185 Pot of home-made Blackcurrant Jam. CLASS 186 Pot of home-made Rhubarb Jam. CLASS 187 Pot of home-made Strawberry Jam. CLASS 188 Pot of home-made Raspberry Jam. CLASS 189 Pot of home-made Mixed Fruit Jam. CLASS 190 Pot of home-made Sweet Chutney. CLASS 191 Pot of home-made Savoury Chutney. 15

16 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 16 HANDCRAFTS Yarn Sample must accompany all relevant entries N.B. 1st prize-winning exhibits at this Show in previous years ineligible. Prizes: 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7. Entry Fee 3. CLASS 192 Patchwork, Hand Stiched cushion cover or other small item. CLASS 193 Patchwork, Machine Stitched cushion cover or other small item. CLASS 194 Hand-knitting. Adult Garment, showing Traditional stitches. CLASS 195 Article in Wool Crochet Large. CLASS 196 Article in Wool Crochet Small CLASS 197 Article in Cotton Crochet - Large CLASS 198 Article in Cotton Crochet Small. CLASS 199 Piece of hand knit Adult Garment in any wool or stitch. CLASS 200 Piece of hand knit Baby Garment in any wool or stitch. CLASS 201 Any hand embroidered article, e.g. tray cloth, vase mat, cushion cover, work bag etc. CLASS 202 Small hand knit item for baby e.g. matinee jacket/hat/booties etc. CLASS 203 Cross stitch, any article. CLASS 204 Soft toy knitted. CLASS 205 Handmade Headpiece/Hat CLASS 206 Small Souvenir suitable for sale to a tourist. CLASS 207 Any hand made craft not eligible in above classes. CLASS 208 Piece of Craftwork using wood. CLASS 209 Hand made greeting card. CUPS AND TROPHIES IN HANDCRAFT SECTION JUNIOR HANDCRAFTS Prizes 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7. Entry Fee 3. All entries must be childrens own work, who must be under 16 years. N.B. 1st prize-winning exhibits at this Show in previous years not eligible. CLASS 210 Hand knitted toy. CLASS 211 Model made from vegetable and fruit. CLASS 212 Hand made greeting card. CLASS 213 Any article made from recycled material. CLASS 214 Any craft not eligible in above classes. NOTICE Strokestown Agricultural & Industrial show Kindly Request that you fill in your address on the entry form. 16

17 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 17 SUNDAY ART All Art Work and Photography entries must be handed in to the Marquee on Sunday 10th September from a.m., to noon and each entrant must bring material for mounting their art/photo/display. Please note: All entries in this section must not exceed 11 x 16 (420 mm x 297 mm) A3 size. All work must be original traced or copies will not be considered for a prize. ART & PHOTOGRAPHY AMATEUR Prizes: 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7. Entry fee 3. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 215 Old Photograph any subject. CLASS 216 Colour Photograph any subject. CLASS 217 Humorous Photograph with caption. CLASS 218 Portrait. CLASS 219 Landscape. CLASS 220 Snapshot. ADULT ART Entries in this section must be the work of Artists over 18 years of age. CLASS 221 Still Life. CLASS 222 Portrait in any medium. CLASS 223 Abstract/Collage. CLASS 224 Landscape, Seascape or Urban scape. CLASS 225 Drawing in Charcoal, Pencil Ink, Pastel. JUNIOR ART Must be childrens own work Prize Money 1st 15, 2nd 10, 3rd 7 Entry fee 3 CLASS 226 An original Drawing or painting which illustrates the Anti-itter Campaign of the Tidy Towns Committee. Confined to Children in the Parish of Strokestown, or attending a School in the Parish (primary or post-primary). This section is sponsored by the Strokestown Tidy Towns Committee 4 8 yrs. CLASS 2227 An original Drawing or painting which illustrates the Anti- Litter Campaign of the Tidy Towns Committee. Confined to Children in the Parish of Strokestown, or attending a School in the Parish (primary or post-primary). This section is sponsored by the Strokestown Tidy Towns Committee 9 12 yrs. 17

18 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 18 CLASS 228 Computer Drawn Poster (Theme: Strokestown Show). CLASS 229 Picture in any medium years. CLASS 230 Picture in any medium years. CLASS 231 Picture in any medium years. CLASS 232 Picture in any medium years. CLASS 233 Collage, most creative presentation. CLASS 234 Handwriting Competition for Children attending N.S. under 10 yrs Transcription on single line copy or sheet of foolscap of any poem between 15 and 20 lines. CLASS 235 Handwriting Competition for Children over 10 and under 13 yrs. CLASS 236 Any article of Art work confined to playschool. Trophy presented for this class. HORSE SECTION Equine Registration Number must be quoted on entry forms Passport must accompany each animal and will be checked Commencing at p.m. (Ring One) Three Rosettes will be awarded in each class in the Horse Section. Prizes: 1st 80, 2nd 50, 3rd 30. Entry Fee 10, unless otherwise stated. CLASS 237 Half Bred Mare calculated to produce a lightweight hunter, in foal or with foal at foot. CLASS 238 Half Bred Mare calculated to produce a heavyweight hunter. CLASS 239 Strokestown Breeders Championship Best Mare and Foal as a pair judged on a 60/40 basis. Winner will receive the Avril Cox Perpetual Cup. CLASS 240 Colt Foal Ballinasloe Qualifier for Gain All Ireland Colt Foal. CLASS 241 Filly Foal. CLASS 242 Yearling Colt or Gelding. CLASS 243 Yearling Filly. CLASS 244 Two year old Colt or Gelding. CLASS 245 Two year old Filly. CLASS 246 Hunter 3 year old Gelding, to be shown in hand. CLASS 247 Hunter 3 years old Filly, to be shown in hand. CLASS 248 COB. CLASS 249 Best turned out Horse and Exhibitor. REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT SECTION Prizes 1st 100, 2nd 75, 3rd 50 Entry Fee 10 CLASS 250 Registered Irish Draught Mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Foal must be the produce of a sire on the Departments register of approved Stallions or the mare must have been covered by such a sire. Entry is confined to those mares entered in the Irish Draught Section of the Irish Horse Register. TOM ROGERS CUP Sponsored by the Rogers Family ENTRIES IN THIS CLASS ARE NOT ELIGBLE FOR CLASS

19 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 19 CLASS 251 Registered Irish Draught yearling Colt CLASS 252 Registered Irish Draught yearling Filly CLASS 253 Registered Irish Draught 2 year old Colt or Filly CLASS 254 Registered Irish Draught Filly foal CLASS 255 Irish Draught Colt or Colt Foal, Qualifier for Ballinasloe CLASS 256 The Strokestown Park Irish Draught Broodmare All Ireland Championship with foal at foot (foal will not be judged). Foal must be led. By Direct Entry to Strokestown Show Prizes: 1st 700, 2nd 500, 3rd 300, 4th 200, 5th 150, 6th 100, 7th to end of line 50 Entry Fee 20 THIS CLASS TO BE JUDGED AT 3PM Classes 251 to 256 Sponsored by the Callery Family Champion Horse 75 Reserve 40 PONIES Equine Registration Number must be quoted on entry forms Passport must accompany each animal and will be checked Commencing at noon (Rings Two and Three) Prizes 1st 50, 2nd 30, 3rd 20 except where otherwise stated. Entry Fee in all Pony Classes 10 Under the Rules and Regulations of the Irish Pony Society REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY SECTION Note: Reg. and Stud Book numbers must be given on Entry Forms. CLASS 257 Connemara one year old Colt or Gelding. CLASS 258 Connemara one year old Filly. CLASS 259 Connemara two year old Colt or Gelding. CLASS 260 Connemara two year old Filly. CLASS 261 Connemara Brood Mare not exceeding 138 cm, any age, with or without foal at foot. CLASS 262 Connemara Brood Mare exceeding 138 cm but not exceeding 148 cm, any age, with or without foal at foot. CLASS 263 Connemara Foal, Colt or Filly. CHAMPION and RESERVE WELSH PONIES CLASS 264 Pure bred Welsh Pony in hand. (Registered with Welsh Pony & Cob Society) CLASS 265 Part bred Welsh Pony in hand. (Registered with Welsh Pony & Cob Society, registered number to be given) CLASS 266 One year old Colt, Gelding or Filly. CLASS 267 Two year old Gelding or Filly. CLASS 268 Pony, Mare or Gelding under 128 cm. CLASS 269 Pony, Mare or Gelding exceeding 128 cm but not exceeding138cm. 19

20 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 20 CLASS 270 Pony, Mare or Gelding exceeding 138 cm but not exceeding 148 cm. CLASS 271 Pony Brood Mare, 3 year old and over, not exceeding 148 cm in foal or foal at foot. CLASS 272 Pony Foal, Colt or Filly, Sire of Foal to be named. CLASS 273 Pony any age under 148 cm confined to Co. Roscommon. Open to Reg. and Non-Reg. Ponies. CLASS 274 Riding Class for Ponies under 138 cm to be ridden by children under 14 years on 1st January CLASS 275 Riding Class for Ponies exceeding 138 cm but not exceeding 148 cm. To be ridden by children under 17 years on 1st January CLASS 276 Lead Rein for Ponies 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128 cm. To be ridden by children under 8 years old. Ponies to be led by loose rein. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Medal for each child. CLASS 277 Coloured Pony under 148 cm to be shown in hand. CLASS 278 Miniature Horse/Miniature Pony any age/stallion or Gelding. CLASS 279 Miniature Horse/Miniature Pony any age/mare or Filly. CHAMPION PONY OF SHOW Open to 1st and 2nd prize-winners in all Pony Classes except Registered Connemara PONY SHOW HUNTER CLASSES Prizes : 1st 40, 2nd 25, 3rd 20 Entry Fee 10 CLASS 280 Open 133 cm Show Hunter for rider under 14 years on 1st January CLASS 281 Open 143cm Show Hunter for rider under 17 years on 1st January CLASS 282 Open 153cm Show Hunter for rider under 20 years on 1st January CHAMPION & RESERVE DONKEYS 1ST Prize 30, 2nd 20, 3rd 15. Entry Fee 5. CLASS 283 Donkey, any age. CLASS 284 Donkey Foal. CLASS 285 Donkey Mare & Foal, Qualifier for Ballinasloe. DRIVING CLASSES PRIZES 1st 60, 2nd 40,3rd 20. Entry fee 10. CLASS 286 Driving for Style and Appearance CLASS 287 Road Cart 20

21 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 21 DOG SECTION Note: All dogs must be on lead and under control of the owner/exhibitor at all times. Trophies in all Classes 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Entries will be taken prior to Show by letter or phone and also on Show Day. Judging 2.30p.m. Entry Fee 3. CLASS 288 Male Puppy. CLASS 289 Female Puppy. CLASS 290 Dog Handled by child under 10 years. CLASS 291 Pointer. CLASS 292 Setter. CLASS 293 Retriever. CLASS 294 Spaniel. CLASS 295 Rough Collie, Lassie type. CLASS 296 Working Sheep Dog, Border and Wicklow Collie. CLASS 297 Utility. CLASS 298 Jack Russell. CLASS 299 Terriers, except Jack Russell. CLASS 300 Pomeranians. CLASS 301 Toy Dog, except Poms. CLASS 302 Guard Dogs, German Shepherd, Dobermans, Boxers. CLASS 303 Any Variety Hound. CLASS 304 Best Groomed. CLASS 305 Dog in Fancy Dress. CLASS 306 Dog Handled by Lady. CLASS 307 Dog Handled by Gent. CLASS 308 Dog of mixed ancestry. CLASS 309 Dog I d like to take home. CLASS 310 Golden Oldie, dog must be over 7 years of age. CHAMPION OF SHOW PRIZES: Champion 100, Reserve 75, 3rd 40, 4th, 5th, 6th 25 Sponsored by Emlagh Lodge Veterinary Centre, Elphin, Mackle Petfoods, Moy, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone and C & D Foods, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. NOTICE Strokestown Agricultural & Industrial show Kindly Request that you fill in your address on the entry form. 21

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23 Schedule 2018:Strokestown show /07/ :49 Page 23 Anyone wishing to make a subscription to the Show may do so by sending same to Show Office, Strokestown PLEASE NOTE Entries Close: Saturday 1st September 2018 SHOW OFFICE Secretary Phone: and Show Office: Open from Wednesday 25th August and Entries should be made on the official Entry Form. All entries must be accompanied by the appropriate Entry Fee. SUNDAY PROGRAMME SUNDAY SHOWGROUND OPEN A.M. EXHIBITS MUST BE IN THE SHOWGROUNDS BY A.M. HORSE SHOWING 12:30 P.M. IRISH DRAUGHT SECTION IRISH DRAUGHT ALL-IRELAND SPONSORED BY THE CALLERY FAMILY PONY SHOWING CLASSES P.M. DRIVING FOR STYLE AND APPEARANCE ROAD CART SPECTACULAR DOG SHOW (2 RINGS) (AT 2.30 P.M.) BEST DRESSED LADY. GLAMOROUS GRANNY. BEST DRESSED GENT. LITTLE MISS & LITTLE MASTER (5 10 YEARS) PRIZE: 20. BONNY BABY SHOW AT 2.00 P.M. FREE BOUNCY CASTLES FOR CHILDREN. MUSIC ON SHOWGROUNDS. FLAVOURS FROM THE HEART OF IRELAND With celebrity chefs Saturday: Simon Delaney, Sunday: Brian McDermott

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