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11/09/2010
STROKESTOWN

11/09/2010
MOUNTBELLEW

12/09/2010
CLONASLEE

12/09/2010
WEST CORK HORSE BREEDERS

12/09/2010
CORK AREA IPS

26/09/2010
OLDCASTLE

26/09/2010
SOUTH MAYO HORSE BREEDERS

02/10/2010
BALLINASLOE

 

Championships 2010

Horses
The Pat & Eileen Fitzgerald Yearling Colt/Gelding All Ireland Championship
The 3 Year Old All Ireland Horse Championship
The Kildysart Two Year Old Filly All Ireland Championship
The Red Mills Non-Thoroughbred Two Year Old All Ireland Championship
The A. Browne Filly Foal All Ireland Championship
The Yearling Filly All Ireland Championship
The Murnane & O'Shea Three Year Old Filly All Ireland Championship
The County Clare Agricultural Society Broodmare Championship
The Traditional Irish Sport Horse Foal All Ireland Championship
The Gain Colt Foal All-Ireland Championship
The Roscommon Irish Draught Yearling Filly Championship
The Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders Championship
The Irish Draught 2 Year Old Filly Championship
The Irish Draught 3 Year Old R.I.D Mare
The Nissan Irish Draught Colt Foal Championship
The Irish Draught Filly Foal Championship
The Lanigan Mare & Foal Western Region Championship
The All Ireland Breeders Championship
The Connemara Yearling Colt/Gelding Championship
The Pony Broodmare 4 Year Old & Over Championship
The Connemara Two & Three Year Old Filly & Mare of the Future All Ireland Championship
The Connemara Pony Gelding (Under Saddle) All Ireland Championship
The All Ireland Ridden Hunter Championship
The Ballymacormac House Stud All Ireland Ridden Irish Draught Championship
The Celtic Ross Hotel Irish Draught Foal Championship
The All Ireland Midland Connemara Brood Mare Championship
The Munster Connemara Stallion Owners & Kerry Pony Society Munster Mare & Foal Championship
The All Ireland Irish Draught Stallion Championship
The Limerick Lady Championship
The Limerick Matron Championship
The Donkey Mare and Foal Championship
Cattle
The Ivan Porter - Osmonds British Blue Young Bull Championship
The All Ireland Pedigree Suckler Type Heifer Championship
The Non-Pedigree All Ireland Bull Calf Championship
The Non-Pedigree All Ireland Heifer Calf Championship
The All Ireland Suckler Heifer Championship
The Non-Pedigree Suckler Cow and Calf All Ireland Championship
The Connacht Non-Pedigree Commercial Continental Calf Championship
The Greenvale Animal Feeds Beef Heifer Championship
The Connacht Gold All Ireland Beef Bullock Championship
Roughty Valley Munster Non-Pedigree Bull Calf Championship
The Oldcastle Beef Bullock Championship
Purebred Simmental Bull or Heifer Calf born after 1st September 2009
The North West Non-Pedigree Suckler Cow and Calf Championship
The All Ireland Heifer Championship
The Munster Pedigree Beef Bull Calf Championship
The Swinford Young StockPerson of the Year
Sheep
The Northern Ireland Continental Sheep Final
The Osmonds Ecofleece Ewe Lamb Championships
The All Ireland Ewe Championship
The Grovite All Ireland Hogget Ewe Championship
Home Industries
The All Ireland Domestic Arts Championship
The Odlums All Ireland Home Cooking Championship
The Bridge House Hotel & Leisure Collection of Vegetables All Ireland
The Bord Bia All Ireland Quality Potato Championship
The Chocolate Cook of the Year
Poultry
The Redmills All Ireland Poultry Championship
The All Ireland Female Bantam Chicken Championship
The All Ireland Poultry Final
Painting
The All Ireland Amateur Painting Championship
Dogs
The Gain Dog Food All Ireland Championship
The All Ireland Cocker Spaniel Championship
The Puppy Parlour Kenmare Munster Dog Championship

The Irish Shows Association and

Ennis Show Society Present

The Pat & Eileen Fitzgerald

Yearling Colt/Gelding All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Jim Fitzgerald,

Knockgriffin Farm, Lexington, Kentucky.

Prize Fund: €3,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to one-year-old Colts/Geldings registered in the I.H.R. and by an approved or S1 Stallion or Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register.
  2. Two Yearlings from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
  3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Yearlings passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  4. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Ennis show.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • Champion €1000
  • 2nd €500
  • 3rd €300
  • 4th €250
  • 5th €200
  • 6th €150
  • 7th to 20th €50 each

A piece of Crystal will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownBarryroeLeap
ArdrahanBelgoolyNewcastlewest
ArmaghCastlewellanNewmarket-on-Fergus
BailieboroughCharlevilleRiverstown
BallinaEnnistymonRoundfort
BallivorGalwaySaintfield
BallymoneyGoreyThomastown
BandonGranardWestport

Final: Ennis Show - Sunday, 1st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bannow & Rathangan Show Society Present

The Galway Irish Crystal/Belleek China

3 Year Old All Ireland Horse Championship

Prize Money Sponsored by: Bannow & Rathangan Show Society

Sponsored by: Galway Irish Crystal & Belleek China

Prize Fund: €6,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to 3-year-old filly/geldings, registered in the l.H.R. and by an approved or S1 Stallion or Weatherbys Non Thoroughbred Register.
  2. Two horses may qualify, provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
  3. Passports must be produced at Qualifier and at Final.
  4. For information on accommodation or free stabling for the final, contact 087-7560871 or 053-9136588 in advance.
  5. Geldings/Fillies qualified for the final at Bannow & Rathangan Show are not eligible to enter in any other class at Bannow & Rathangan Show.
  6. Exhibitors to both the Qualifier and the Final must have the horses Passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion €800 plus Galway Irish Crystal Trophy
  • 2nd €500 and Galway Irish Crystal
  • 3rd €350 and Belleek China
  • 4th €250 and Belleek China
  • 5th €200 and Galway Irish Crystal
  • 6th €150 and Belleek China
  • 7th upwards will receive €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.

Additional Prizes at the Final:

  • €150 and Trophy for Best Filly
  • €150 and Trophy for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownCharlevilleMidleton
ArmaghCorkNewmarket-on-Fergus
BailieboroughGalwaySaintfield
BallivorGoreyThomastown
BallymenaKilrushWestport
BallymoneyLurgan

Final: Bannow/Rathangan - Thursday 8th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Kildysart Show Society Present

The Kildysart Two-Year-Old Filly All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Clare Oil Co. Ltd., Abbey Contractors & Kildysart Show Society Limited.

Prize Fund: €3,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to two-year-old fillies, registered in the I.H.R. by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion OR preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion OR class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion OR by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register.
  2. Two fillies may qualify, provided the judges and the l.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
  3. Exhibitors in both the qualifier and the final must have the filly's passport or I.D. Cert ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  4. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Kildysart show.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • 1st €800
  • 2nd €550
  • 3rd €300
  • 4th €150
  • 5th €100
  • 6th €70
  • 7th onwards €50 each
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownBarryroeKilrush
ArdrahanCastlewellanOssory
AthloneClonakiltyRoundfort
BailieboroughCorofinSaintfield
BallymoneyDundalkThomastown
BallymoteDunmanwayTralee
BandonEnnistymon
Bannow & RathanganFinn Valley

Final: Kildysart Show - Saturday, 31st July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Tinahely Show Society Present

The Red Mills Non-Thoroughbred

Two Year Old All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Red Mills Goresbridge

Prize Fund: €3,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to two-year-old colts/geldings, registered in the I.H.R. by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion OR preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion OR class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion OR by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register.
  2. Two horses may qualify, provided the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
  3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Horses passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  4. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Tinahealy Show.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • Champion €1,000
  • Reserve Champion €600
  • 3rd €350
  • 4th €200
  • 5th €100
  • From 6th upward a Red Mills voucher (value €75) will be presented on appearance in the final.
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanCastlewellanMullingar
ArmaghClonmelNewmarket-on-Fergus
BallivorCorkRiverstown
BridgetownDrimoleagueThomastown
Bannow & RathanganDundalkTralee
BridgetownInishowenWestport
CarnewLurgan
CastlegannonMidleton

Final: Tinahely Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Moate Show Society Present

The A. Browne Filly Foal All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: A. Browne Limited

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to filly foals, registered in the I.H.R. by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion OR preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion OR class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion OR by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register.
  2. One foal from selected shows may qualify, provided the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
  3. Foals must be led at all times.
  4. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the mare's passport and foal's l.D. Cert ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  5. Where a foal is produced by an embryo transfer method, the dam's passport must bear a declaration dated, stamped and signed by the stallion owner and accredited practitioner. Where AI is used, state the date on which the dam was covered and the name of the stallion.
  6. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Moate show other than qualifying classes for other Finals..
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion €760
  • 2nd €380
  • 3rd €250
  • 4th €125
  • 5th €100
  • 6th €60
  • 7th-20th €25 each.
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.
  • HORSE SPORT IRL will provide premiums of €100 to exhibitors that appear in the final.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghClonmelMohill
BallinaClogher ValleyNenagh
BallymoteDrimoleagueRoscommon
Bannow & RathanganEnnisTullamore
BarryroeGortTullow
CarberyGranardTydavnet
CarnewKildysart
CastleblayneyLongford
CharlevilleLoughrea

Final: Moate Show - Saturday 28th August, 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Scariff Show Society Present

The Yearling Filly All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Scariff Show Society

Prize Fund: €1,700

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to one-year-old fillies, registered in the I.H.R. by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion OR preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion OR class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion OR by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register.
  2. One filly from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
  3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the filly's passport or I.D. Cert ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  4. Fillies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Scariff Show.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion €800 and Scariff Show Society Trophy (value €125) and Sash
  • 2nd €350
  • 3rd €250
  • 4th €125
  • 5th €100
  • 6th €75
  • All Qualifiers will receive Rosette at final.
  • The breeder of winning filly will receive €127.
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.
  • HORSE SPORT IRL will provide premiums of €100 to exhibitors that appear in the final.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghClonakiltyGort
AthenryCorrandullaKilmacanogue
AthloneDungarvanLimerick
BallymoneyDunmanwayMoate
CappamoreEnnisRoscommon
CastleblayneyFinn ValleySaintfield
CastlegannonGalwayTeiiperary
Clogher ValleyGoreyTralee

Final: Scariff Show - Saturday, 4th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bantry Show Society Present

The Murnane & O'Shea Three Year Old Filly

All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by:Murnane & O'Shea Building Constructions Ltd., Bantry, Co. Cork

Prize Fund: €3,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to three-year-old fillies, registered in the I.H.R. by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion OR preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion OR class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion OR by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register.
  2. Identification passports for animals seeking qualification must be produced at qualifying show and at final.
  3. Fillies qualified for the final are not eligible to enter in any other class at Bantry Show.
  4. Two fillies may qualify if the Judges and the I.S.A agree that the standard is high enough.
  5. Fillies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Bantry Show.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion €1,000 and Sash
  • Reserve Champion €600
  • 3rd €350
  • 4th €250
  • 5th €150
  • All other competitors who attend €100
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.

Please Note: Bantry Show also provides B&B for exhibitors and stabling for horses as a complimentary gesture. Enquiries to office Mid August 2010 Tel 027-52117

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghCarnewLurgan
AthenryCastlegannonRoscommon
BallinaClogher ValleySaintfield
BallivorCorkTinahely
BallyvourneyDungarvanTipperary
BandonEnniscorthyTullow
BridgetownKilgarvan
CarberyKilrush

Final: Bantry Show - Sunday, 5th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ennis Show Society Present

The County Clare Agricultural Society Broodmare Championship

Sponsored by: FBD

Rules and Conditions

  1. Mares must be entered 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 1 RID 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 Moate show other than qualifying classes for other Finals..
  6. Two mares may qualify if the Judges and the I.S.A agree that the standard is high enough.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10.
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • Champion: €1,000
  • 2nd €500
  • 3rd €300
  • 4th €200
  • 5th €100
  • 6th €100
  • Champion Colt Foal €150, Reserve €50
  • Champion Filly Foal €150, Reserve €50
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownCarberyDunmanway
ArdrahanCarnewEnnistymon
ArmaghCharlevilleGranard
AthenryClogher ValleyLeap
BallinaClonakiltyLoughrea
BallymenaClonmelThomastown
BarryroeCorkWestport
BridegtownDundalk

Final: Co Clare Show, Ennis - Sunday, 1st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Mountbellew Show Society Present

The Traditional Irish Sport Horse Foal All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: RoCo Engineering, Mountbellew;
Malt House Bar & Restaurant, Mountbellew;
Briggs Drapery, Mountbellew;
Mountbellew Agricultural Show Society;
Farrell Brothers, Mountbellew.

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to foals by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion OR preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion OR class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion OR by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register. Sire must be a thoroughbred Stallion, Irish Draught Stallion or Irish Sport Horse Stallion provided that stallion is of TB/ID Cross. (WARM BLOOD BREEDING NOT ACCEPTABLE.)
  2. For colt or filly foals likely to make a quality sport horse.
  3. Their dams must also be by stallions by above and registered with the IHR.
  4. All exhibitors must have the dam's passport plus stallion owner's covering cert (or foal's passport) ready for inspection at the qualifying show and final.
  5. A maximum of two foals (one colt/one filly) may be selected at any qualifying show provided that the judges and the I.S.A agree the standard is high enough.
  6. Foals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Mountbellew Show.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes - Colt

  • 1st €400
  • 2nd €250
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • 5th to 8th (incl) €50

Prizes - Filly

  • 1st €400
  • 2nd €250
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • 5th to 8th (incl) €50

Colts and Fillies will be judged seperately at Final

Sir Henry Grattan Bellew Salver will be presented to the Overall Champion Foal. A replica of the Salver will be given to the winner. Runner-up foal will receive a cup.

A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanDungarvanMacroom
ArmaghEnnisMoate
BailieboroughEnniscorthyMohill
BallymenaEnnistymonMullagh
BallyvourneyGortRoscommon
BanshaKenmareScariff
BonniconlonKilrushSwinford
CastlegannonLongfordTinahely
Clogher ValleyLoughreaVirginia

Final: Mountbellew Show - Saturday, 11th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ballinasloe Agricultural Show Society Present

The Gain Colt Foal All-Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Gain Prize

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to Colt Foals the progeny of a Dam and Sire registered in the I.H.R. by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion OR preliminary recommended for breeding Stallion OR class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion OR by a Stallion that is registered in Weatherby's Non Thoroughbred Register. Sire must be a thoroughbred Stallion, Irish Draught Stallion or Irish Sport Horse Stallion provided that stallion is of TB/ID Cross. (WARM BLOOD BREEDING NOT ACCEPTABLE.)
  2. The dam's passport must be shown at qualifying shows and at the final if the foal's passport is not to hand.
  3. One foal from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.
  4. Foals must be led at all times.
  5. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Mare's passport and Foal's I.D. Cert ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  6. Where a foal is produced by an embryo transfer method, the dam's passport must bear a declaration dated, stamped and signed by the stallion owner and accredited practitioner. Where AI is used, state the date on which the dam was covered and the name of the stallion.
  7. Foals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Ballinasloe Show.
  8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • Champion: €400
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €125
  • 5th €75
  • 6th €50
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out foal and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

BallinrobeDunmanwayMountbellew
BonniconlonEnnisOldcastle
CappamoreGalwayRoscommon
CarnewIverkStrokestown
CastelwellanKildysartTullow
Clogher ValleyLimerickTydavnet
ClonakiltyLoughreaWest Cork Horse Breeders
CorofinMoate

Final - Ballinasloe Show - Saturday, 2nd October 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Roscommon Show Society Present

The Roscommon Irish Draught

Yearling Filly Championship

Sponsored by: Hannon's Hotel Roscommon

Prize Fund: €1,350

Rules and Conditions

  1. This Championship is confined to Irish Draught Yearling Fillies, the progeny of a class 1 (RID) Irish Draught Mare or grade up register (AID) Irish Draught Mare and by a class 1 (RID) Irish Draught Stallion.
  2. Each entry must have her I.D. Chart available for checking by the I.S.A. Representative, both at the Qualifying Show and at the Final to confirm that she is eligible to compete.
  3. One animal in each qualifying class will be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
  4. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from the Irish Draught Horse Society list.
  5. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Filly's I.D. Cert ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  6. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Roscommon Show.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion €500
  • 2nd €300
  • 3rd €250
  • 4th €150
  • 5th €100
  • 6th €50
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghCrossmolinaMohill
AthloneDrimoleagueMullingar
BallymoneyDunmanwayNenagh
BandonFinn ValleyOssory
BridgetownGranardRoundfort
CastlewellanKilgarvanTinahely
Clogher ValleyKilmacanogueTralee
CorkCorrandullaLongfordWestport
CorrandullaLouisburgh

Final: Roscommon Show - Saturday, 21st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders Present

The Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders Championship

Sponsored by: The Irish Horse Board & Leitrim Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to class 1 (RID) Irish Draught Mares with Irish Draught Foal at foot, to be judged as a unit.
  2. Only foals by approved stallions qualify.
  3. One Mare and Foal may qualify from each Show.
  4. Passports must be produced at Qualifying show and Final.
  5. Name of Sire of Foal must be given at Qualifying Show and at Final.
  6. Foals must be led at all times.
  7. One of the Judges at the Qualifying Show must be from the I.D.H. Judge's list.
  8. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Mohill Show other than qualifying classes for other finals.
  9. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • 1st €500 and The Central Motors Perpetual Trophy, Presented by Mr. Patsy Walpole
  • 2nd €300
  • 3rd €260
  • 4th €200
  • 5th €150
  • 6th €100
  • 7th upwards will receive €80 on appearance a Final
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghCastleblayneyLoughrea
ArvaCastlereaLouisburgh
AthenryCastlewellanManorhamilton
AthloneClogher ValleyMullingar
BailieboroughCorrandullaRiverstown
BallinamoreGortWestport
BallymoteGrange
BonageeLongford

Final: Mohill Show - Sunday, 15th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Limerick Show Society Present

The Irish Draught 2 Year Old Filly Championship

Rules and Conditions

  1. This Championship is confined to Irish Draught Two Year Old Fillies, the progeny of a Registered Irish Draught Mare or Appendix Mare and R.I.D. Stallion who have qualified at selected ISA shows this season.
  2. Each entry must have her passport available for checking by the I.S.A. Representative, both at the Qualifying Show and at the Final to confirm that she is eligible to compete. No filly will be selected unless her passport is in order.
  3. Two animals in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
  4. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from the Irish Draught Horse Society list.
  5. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Limerick Show.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion €400
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €80
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.
  • HORSE SPORT IRL will provide premiums of €100 to exhibitors that appear in the final.
  • Please note that the committee reserve the right to alter the above prize money if deemed necessary.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghClogher ValleyNenagh
AthloneClonmelRoundfort
BallymoneyCorrandullaSchull
BallyshannonCrossmolinaTinahely
BallyvourneyFinn ValleyTralee
BandonKilgarvanTullamore
BridgetownKilmacanogueWestport
CastleblayneyLongford

Final: Limerick Show - Sunday, 22nd August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bonniconlon Show Present

The Irish Draught 3 Year Old R.I.D Mare

Sponsored by: Texoil Ireland

Rules and Conditions

  1. The championship is confined to Irish Draught 3 year old Mares. The progeny of RID Mare, and RID Stallion who has qualified at selected ISA shows this season.
  2. Each exhibitor must have mare's passport available for checking by the ISA repreentative both at the qualifying show and at the final. No mare will be selected unless the passport is in order.
  3. Two mares in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judge agrees the standard is high enough.
  4. One of the judges must be from the Irish Draught Society or the Irish Breeders Association list.
  5. Mares qualified for this final are not eligible to enter any other class at Bonniconlon Show.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10.
To Final €20

Prizes

  • 1st €600
  • 2nd €400
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €150
  • 5th €100
  • 6th €80
  • Mares down the line will receive €50 appearance
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghClogher ValleyKilmacanogue
ArvaClonmelLongford
AthenryCorrandullaLouisburgh
BallinaDunmanwayMacroom
BallymoneyFinn ValleyMullingar
BandonGalwayTralee
BridgetownKenmareWestport

Final: Bonniconlon Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ballinasloe Show Present

The Nissan Irish Draught Colt Foal Championship

Sponsored by: Athlone Nissan Main Nissan Dealers

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to Irish Draught Colt Foals, the progeny of a class 1 (RID) Mare and by a class 1 (RID) Stallion.
  2. Dam's passports must be produced at qualifying shows and at the final. Foals passports must be produced at the final.
  3. Foals must be led at all times.
  4. One foal from selected shows may qualify for final if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough.
  5. Exhibitor must be a member of an Irish Draught Horse Society branch.
  6. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from the Irish Draught Horse Society list.
  7. Foals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Ballinasloe Show.
  8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10.
To Final €20

Prizes

  • 1st €500 and Trophy
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €50
  • HORSE SPORT IRL will provide premiums of €100 to exhibitors that appear in the final.
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out foal and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownBantryDingle
ArmaghBonniconlonIverk
ArvaCarberyKenmare
AthenryCastlewellanLoughrea
BallingearyClaregalwayMoate
BallinrobeClogher ValleyMountbellew
BallyshannonClonasleeSchull
BallyvourneyClonmelVirginia

Final: Ballinasloe Show - Saturday, 2nd October 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ballinasloe Show Present

The Irish Draught Filly Foal Championship

Sponsored by: Parkmore Equestrian Centre
(Peter O'Connor & Fiona Donoghue)

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to Irish Draught Filly Foals, the progeny of a class 1 (RID) Mare and by a class 1 (RID) Stallion.
  2. Dam's passports must be produced at qualifying shows and at the final. Foal's passports must be produced at the final.
  3. Foals must be led at all times.
  4. One foal from selected shows may qualify for final if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough.
  5. Exhibitor must be a member of an Irish Draught Horse Society branch.
  6. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from the Irish Draught Horse Society list.
  7. Foals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Ballinasloe Show.
  8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • 1st €500 and Trophy
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €50
  • HORSE SPORT IRL will provide premiums of €100 to exhibitors that appear in the final.
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out foal and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghClonasleeLouisburgh
BallinrobeCorkMohill
BallyvourneyCorofinMountbellew
BantryDingleNenagh
CastleblayneyDunmanwayOldcastle
CastlewellanGranardScariff
ClaregalwayKilmacanogueStrokestown
Clogher ValleyLoughreaTullow
West Cork Horse Breeders

Final: Ballinasloe Show - Saturday, 2nd October 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ballinrobe Show Society Present

The Lanigan Mare & Foal Western Region Championship

Sponsored by: Tesco Ireland & B&P Heaney Stomenason, Hollymount.

Prize Fund: €1,500

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries confined to non-thoroughbred mares with foal at foot, judged as a unit 50/50 confined to breeders in the Western Region: Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
  2. Foal to be judged to make a sports horse.
  3. One mare and foal to be selected from each qualifier.
  4. All qualifying horses must have passport details included on qualifying cards.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • 1st €600 & Lanigan PC Trophy (To be returned by 1st August 2011)
  • 2nd €300
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • All other finalists present at the final, not in the first four, to receive €50
  • A piece of Crystal will be presented for combination of best turned out mare & foal and most suitably dressed handler.

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanClaremorrisLoughrea
AthenryClonmanyLouisburgh
BallinamoreCorrandullaMohill
BallymoteEnniscroneRiverstown
BonageeFinn ValleyRoscommon
BonniconlonGalwayRoundfort
CastlereaGrangeSwinford
ClaregalwayInishowenWestport

Final: Ballinrobe Show - Sunday, 5th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

West Cork Horse Breeders Present

The All Ireland Breeders Championship

Sponsored by: Pegus Horse Feed.

Prize Fund: €3,000

The aim of the class it to give recognition to Breeders who breed suitable mares to produce top quality foals with performance potential.

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries confined to Mares 7 years old and under entered in the Irish Horse Register with foal at foot by a sire on list of "Reommended for Breeding" (approved) stallions published by Horse Sport Ireland and the Northern Ireland Horse Board or a Thoroughbred sire registered in Weatherby's General Stud Book. The class is open to thoroughbred mares with foal at foot by a non-thoroughbred sire on the list of "Recommended bor Breeeding" (approved) stallions published by Horse Sport Ireland.
  2. Each mare and foal will be judged as a unit (Mare 40%, foal 60%).
  3. The mare's passport will be inpected before judging commences at both qualifiers and final and the foal's ID cert at the final. Exhibitors failing to produce a passport will be debarred from competing.
  4. Two mares and foals may qualify if the judges and the ISA argee that the standard is high enough.
  5. All foals must be led at both the qualifiers and the final.
  6. Mares and foals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show other than qualifiers for other finals.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion €1,000 & Sash
  • Reserve Champion €600
  • 3rd €350
  • 4th €250
  • 5th €150
  • All other competitors who attend €50
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out mare & foal and most suitably dressed handler.

Please Note: Stabling will be available, enquiries to the Secretary (086-1689535) from Sept 1st.

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghClaremorrisLongford
AthloneClogher ValleyLoughrea
BailieboroughDunmanwayMoate
BallymoteEnnisRoscommon
CastlegannonGalwayTinahely
CastlewellanKilmacanogue
CharlevilleLimerick

Final: West Cork Horse Breeders Show - Sunday, 12th September 2010 at 3pm, Cannmore Equestrian Centre, Kilgarriffe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.
www.irishqualityhorse.com

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The Irish Shows Association and

Oldcastle Show Society Present

The Connemara Yearling Colt/Gelding All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: An Garran Syndicate

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. This championship is confined to Connemara Yearling Colts/Geldings.
  2. The progeny of Registered Connemara Sire and Registered Connemara Dam.
  3. Exhibitors in both the Qualifier and the Final must have CPBS Passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  4. Two Ponies in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
  5. One of the judges at the final must be from the CPBS judges list.
  6. Ponies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Oldcastle Show.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • 1st €300
  • 2nd €250
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €50
  • Highest placed Gelding if not Champion or Reserve will receive €100 extra

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghDundalkLurgan
BallinaleeGoreyMacroom
BallymoteGortMidland CPS
CastleblayneyKerry Pony SocietyMidleton
Claremorris SoEKildysartMohill
Clogher ValleyKilgarvanOmagh
Connemara Pony WorldLongfordRiverstown
CorkLouisburghScariff

Final: Oldcastle Show - Sunday, 26th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bonniconlon Show Present

The Pony Broodmare 4 Year Old & Over Championship

Sponsored by: Mayo Personality of the Year: Joe Kennedy

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. This championship is confined to Pony Broodmares Mares 4 year old and over not exceeding 48cms.
  2. Pony Broodmare must be registered with a recognised stud book (excluding reg. CPBS Mares).
  3. Each entry must have her passport available for checking by the ISA representative both at the qualifying show and at the final. No mare will be selected unless the passport is on order.
  4. Two Mares in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judge agrees the standard is high enough.
  5. One of the judges at the final must be from the CPBS judges list.
  6. Mares qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Bonniconlon Show.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • 1st €400
  • 2nd €250
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €50

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanClonakiltyLurgan
ArmaghCorkMacroom
AthenryCorrandullaMidleton
AthloneDunmanwayRiverstown
BallinaFinn ValleySaintfield
BallymoteGranardWestport
BarryroeKenmare
Clogher ValleyKerry Pony Society

Final: Bonniconlon Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ballinasloe Show Society Present

The Connemara Two & Three Year Old Filly & Mare of the Future All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Saoirse Saddlery, Ballinasloe & Reg Connemara Pony Owners Syndicate

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. This championship is confined to Connemara Two & Three Year Old Filly-Mare of the Future.
  2. The progeny of Registered Connemara Sire and Registered Connemara Dam.
  3. CPBS Registered Pony must be in class 1.
  4. Exhibitors in both the Qualifier and the Final must have CPBS Passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  5. Two Ponies in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
  6. One of the judges at the final must be from the CPBS judges list.
  7. Ponies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Ballinasloe Show.
  8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • 1st €400
  • 2nd €250
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €50

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownDundalkMidland CPS
AthloneEnnistymonMidleton
BallinaleeGalwayMountbellew
BallyvourneyGoreyOmagh
BantryKilgarvanOughterard
BonniconlonKilrushRiverstown
ClonasleeLurganRoundfort
Clogher ValleyMacroom
CorkMeenacross

Final: Ballinasloe Show - Saturday, 2nd October 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

The Ballinrobe Show Society Present

The Connemara Pony Gelding All Ireland Championship

(To be shown under saddle)

Sponsored by: Rev. Fr. Christy McCormack & Tom Maher

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. This championship is confined to Registered Connemara Geldings four year old and upwards to be shown under saddle.
  2. The progeny of Registered Connemara Sire and Registered Connemara Dam.
  3. CPBS Registered Pony must be in class 1 (128cm to 148 cm).
  4. Exhibitors in both the Qualifier and the Final must have CPBS Passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  5. Two ponies in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough, but not more than three.
  6. Ponies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Ballinrobe Show.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • 1st €300
  • 2nd €250
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €50
  • Highest placed four year old gelding if not Champion or Reserve willl receive €100 extra.

Qualifying Shows

ArvaEnniscorthyOmagh
BallinaleeKilmacanogueOughterard
ClaregalwayLimerickRoscommon
ClaremorrisLongfordSwinford
Clogher ValleyLurganTralee
CorkMacroomWestport
CorrandullaMidland CPS
DungarvanMidleton

Final: Ballinrobe Show - Sunday, 5th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ardrahan Agricultural Show Society Present

The All Ireland Ridden Hunter Championship

Sponsored by: Curley Furniture & Carpet Ltd.

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to Mares and Geldings, four years old and over, to be shown under saddle, Light weight, Medium weight, and Heavy weight.
  2. All entries must be 160 cms or over.
  3. The judges may ride all horses in all places on either or both reins.
  4. The judges will assess the conformation and movement of each horse in-hand.
  5. Exhibitors must have their passports ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging arena on the say of the final.
  6. Entries to the Championship will be by direct entry to Ardrahan Show Secretary: David Devane, Rockdale, Prospect, Athenry, Co. Galway. Ph: 085-7441779 from whom application forms will be available.
  7. Closing date for Entries: Tuesday 29th June 2010.
  8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee: €20

Prizes:

  • Champion €600 and Perpetual Champion Cup Presented by David Devane.
  • Reserve Champion €300
  • 3rd €250
  • 4th €175
  • 5th €100
  • 6th €75
  • 7th to 12th €50 each
  • Best four year old €100
  • Best owner ridden €200
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best horse and rider

Championship: Ardrahan Show - Sunday, 11th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ardrahan Agricultural Show Society Present

The Ballymacormac House Stud All Ireland Ridden Irish Draught Championship

Sponsored by: Michael Feeney & Fiona Lynch, Ballymacormac House Stud, Aglish, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Prize Fund: €1,600

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to Irish Draught Mares and Geldings, four years old and over, to be shown under saddle.
  2. Each entry must be the progeny of a registered Irish Draught Mare and by a registered Irish Draught Stallion.
  3. The judges may ride all horses in all places on either or both reins.
  4. The judges will assess the conformation and movement of each horse in-hand.
  5. Exhibitors must have their passports ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging arena on the say of the final.
  6. Entries to the Championship will be by direct entry to Ardrahan Show Secretary: David Devane, Rockdale, Prospect, Athenry, Co. Galway. Ph: 085-7441779 from whom application forms will be available.
  7. Closing date for Entries: Tuesday 29th June 2010.
  8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee: €20

Prizes:

  • Champion €500 and Perpetual Trophy.
  • Reserve Champion €300
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €175
  • 5th to 12th €50 each
  • Best mare not awarded any of the first 3 places €100
  • A prize will be presented for combination of best horse and rider

Championship: Ardrahan Show - Sunday, 11th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bantry Show Society Ltd. Present

The Celtic Ross Hotel €3,000 Irish Draught Foal Munster Championship

Sponsored by: The Celtic Ross Hotel, Roscarbarry.

Prize Fund: €3,000

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 RID status.
  3. One foal to be selected at each qualifier. A second foal may be selected at the discretion of the judges.
  4. The dam's passport must be produced for inspection at the qualifying rounds and at the final.
  5. The foal's passport must be produced at the final.
  6. One of the judges at the qualifying shows to be from the Irish Draught Horse Society list if possible.
  7. Foals competing at the final are ineligible to compete in 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. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes

  • Champion Colt/Filly €500
  • 2nd €300
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €100
  • All other qualifiers €75
  • Champion Foal €200
  • The overall Champion will receive €700 in total.

Qualifying Shows

BallingearyCorkMacroom
BallyvourneyDrimoleagueMullagh
BandonDungarvanNenagh
BarryroeDunmanwayNewcastlewest
BridgetownEnnistymonSchull
CappamoreKenmareTipperary
CarberyKildysartTralee
CharlevilleKilgarvanWest Clare Kilrush
ClonakiltyLeap
ClonmelLimerick

Final: Bantry Show - Sunday, 5th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Midland Connemara Pony Breeders Present

The All Ireland Midland Connemara Brood Mare Championship

Sponsored by: Clifden Connemara Pony Sales

Prize Fund: €1,000 & Lady de Vesci Perpetual Cup

Rules and Conditions

  1. This championship is confined to Registered Connemara Pony Mares 4 years old and upwards with foal at foot only.
  2. In qualifying shows, mares placed first in each class 4 years old and upwards with foal at foot will qualify for championship.
  3. In qualifying shows, where a 3 to 4 year old class is combined and is won by a 3 year old pony then the second pony in the class can be the qualifying pony provided she is 4 years old with foal at foot. No pony placed below second in this situation will qualify.
  4. Where a pony has qualified at aonther show then the pony placed second to her is deemed to be the qualifying pony.
  5. Where the first two ponies have already qualified at other sgows bo other pony in that class qualifies.
  6. Each pony selected at qualifyong shows will receive a specially designed Finalist Rosette and thereafter are eligible to compete in the Midland Connemara All Ireland Brood Mare Championship which will be held at the Midland Connemara Pony Show on Sunday 25th July 2010 at Annagharvey Farm, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanClaremorris Spring ShowKillusty
AthenryCorkLongford
BallinaleeCorrandullaMaam Cross
BallyconnellyEnniskillenMidleton
BalmoralFinn ValleyRoundfort
Bannow & RathanganGranardRoundstone
CarnewKilmacanogueStradbally
Westport

Final: Midland Show, Annagharvey Equestrian Centre, Tullamore - Sunday, 25th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Kerry Pony Society Present

The Munster Connemara Stallion Owners & Kerry Pony Society Munster Mare & Foal Championship

Rules and Conditions

  1. This championship is confined to Registered Connemara Pony Mares four years old and upwards with foal at foot. The foal must be progeny of Registered Pure Bred Class 1 Connemara Stallion.
  2. Brood Mare with foal at foot judged as a unit, 50% marks for mare and 50% marks for foal.
  3. Two Mares in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final but if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough a third animal may be selected.
  4. A judge from CPBS judges list must judge the final.
  5. Ponies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Kerry Pony Society Show.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €20

Prizes:

  • 1st €400
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €100
  • 5th to 12th €50

Qualifying Shows

CharlevilleKenmare
CorkKingdom County Fair (Tralee)
DunmanwayMacroom
GlencarMidleton
West Kerry Dingle

Final: Kerry Pony Society Show - Sunday, 25th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Horse Sport Ireland Present

The All Ireland Irish Draught Stallion Championship

Prize Fund: €1,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entries are confined to RID/Class 1 Irish Draught Stallions.
  2. The passports of all stallions will be inspected before judging commences. Exhibitors which fail to produce a passport for their stallion will be excluded from the class.
  3. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Final €20

Prizes:

  • Champion €400
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th to end of line €75 each

Entries and Fees direct to:
Michael Hughes, National Secretary, ISA Office, Mountbellew, Co. Galway.

Final: Clonaslee Show - Sunday, 12th September 2010

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The Traditional Irish Horse Breeding Society Limerick Lady Championship 2010

Conditions

  1. For two year old non-thoroughbred filllies, suitable for producing hunters, showjumpers and eventers.
  2. Fillies must have been registered as foals with the IHB as FOALS and must be by approved
    • Thoroughbred stallions or
    • Registered Irish Draught Stallions or
    • Irish Sport Horse Stallions provided that such stallions are of thoroughbred and/or thoroughbred/RID cross.
  3. Dams of fillies must also be by stallions as above and registered with the IHB.
  4. All exhibitors must have their filly's passport (Green Book) athe qualifying show and at the final.
  5. The entry fee for a qualifying class is €15. Entry fee to the final in €20. The latter must be paid to the judge at the qualifier.
  6. Fillies entered in the qualifying class must also be entered in some other class at the show.
  7. More than one filly may be selected at any qualifying show provided that the standard of entries warrants such selection.
  8. Should the standard of entries be deemed to be insufficient at any qualifying show, no filly will be selected at that show.
  9. Infringement of these conditions or chamionship regulations may disqualify.

Each filly selected at qualiying shows will receive a Limerick Lady Rosette and thereafter are eligible to compete in the All Ireland Limerick Lady Chamionship final to be held at Limerick Show on Saturday 21st August 2010.

Prizes

  • Champion €600 and The Traditional Irish Horsebreeding Society Perpetual Challenge Trophy
  • Reserve Champion €450
  • 3rd €300
  • 4th €200
  • 5th €100
  • The breeder of the Champion will receive €200
  • Best turned out handler and filly will receive €100
  • Special Award: Berney & Sons, Kilcullen, will present a HEAD COLLAR to the highest placed filly by an Irish Draught.
  • Each non-prize winning filly placed 6th to 12th at the final will receive €50
  • Each filly selected is eligible to compete in next years Limerick Matron Championship

Please note that the committee reserve the right to alter the above prize money of deemed necessary.
In the event of the Committee being unsuccessful in obtaining sponsorship the Committee reserve the right to cancel all or part of the Championship.

Qualifying Shows

AthloneClonmelMullingar
BailieboroughClogher ValleyNenagh
BalmoralCorkNewcastle West
BandonCorofinRoscommon
BridgetownDunmanwaySaintfield
CappamoreGalwayTattersalls
CarberyGoreyTipperary
CarnewKildysartTullow
CastlegannonKilgarvanWestport
CharlevilleLoughrea
ClonakiltyMidleton

Guidelines for Limerick Lady Two-Year-Old Fillies

  • The aim of the Society is to select two-year-old fillies with quality and qubstance whose progeny when put to a thoroughbred stallion will produce the traditional Irish bred sport horse.
  • These fillies must have good conformation and be free from any hereditary defects.
  • Particular attention will be paid to the following:
    • Four good strong limbs, especially in the fore leg below the knee
    • Good movement
    • Good outlook - head, neck and shoulders
    • Temperament to be a potential brood mare
  • The breeding of these fillies must conform to the qualifications as stated in the conditions for entry for the Irish Farmers Journal Limerick Lady Championship

Please visit www.nonthoroughbredbreeding.com for further information

Final: Limerick Show - Sunday, 22nd August 2010

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The The Traditional Irish Horsebreeding Society Limerick Matron Championship 2009

Open to Limerick Lady qualifiers, aged 3 years and over, provided that they are in foal to, or have a foal at foot by an approved thoroughbred stallion listed in the I.H.R.

Entry Fee:

€20 to Championship.
Application forms for Championship available from The Limerick Show Society Office, Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell, Limerick. 061-355298
Closing Date: Friday 6th August 2010

Regulations

  1. For Matrons with Foal at foot, covering details for 2009 signed and dated by the stallion owner must be entered in the passport (Green Book) and available for inspection on the show day.
  2. Matrons without a foal at foot by above must have a current pregnancy certificate signed and dated by a veterinary surgeon available for inspection on show day.

Failure to comply with these regulations will lead to disqualification.

Prizes

  • Champion €300 and The Perpetual Challenge Trophy
  • Reserve €250
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €150
  • Best 3 year old €100 (if not the Champion or Reserve)
  • Best turned out handler & matron €100
  • Each non prize winning 3 year old filly presented will receive €100
  • All other non prize winning matrons presented and placed 5th to 10th will receive €50

Mare Premuims

A maximum of SIX premuims of &euro 400 each may be awarded to the highestplaces Matrons. These will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

Best Foal Competition

For Foals at foot or by Approved Thoroughbred Stallions and out of participants qualified for The Limerick Matron Championship

  • 1st €100 and The Major Jed O' Dwyer Perpetual Challenge Trophy
  • 2nd €50

Please note that the committee reserve the right to alter the above prize money of deemed necessary.
Please visit www.nonthoroughbredbreeding.com for further information.

Final: Limerick Show - Sunday, 22nd August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Ballinasloe Show Society Present

The All Ireland Donkey Mare and Foal Championship

Sponsored by: Gerry Strong & John Harney

Prize Fund: €600

Rules and Conditions

  1. This championship is for Donkey Brood Mare and Foal.
  2. Entries for Donkey Brood Mares wih Colt or Filly Foal at foot.
  3. All exhibitors must have Dams passport, (in accordance with EU legislation for all entries which include donkeys), ready for inspection athte qualifying show and the final.
  4. Two Donkey Brood Mares and Foals may qualify if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough.
  5. 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.

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanCorkMullaghmore
ArmaghCorofinOssory
AthloneElphinOughterard
BallingearyEnnistymonRoscommon
BallyvourneyKildysartSaintfield
BantryKilgarvanScariff
BonniconlonLouisburghSwinford
CastleblayneyLurganTinahely
ClaregalwayMacroomTullamore
ClaremorrisMoateVirginia
ClonasleeMountbellew

Final: Ballinasloe Show - Saturday, 2nd October 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Castlewellan & District Agricultural Show Society Present

The Ivan Porter - Osmonds British Blue Young Bull Championship

Sponsored by: Ivan Porter - Osmonds, Ballyward, Castlewellan

Rules and Conditions

  1. The Competition is confined to young Pedigree Belgian Blue Bull born on or after 01/10/09 and before 30/06/10.
  2. Bulls must be registered with BBBCS and the bonafide property of the Exhibitor.
  3. Three animals may qualify from each selected show.
  4. Exhibitors are allowed to qualify two animals for the final.
  5. Qualified animals may not enter any other class on the day of the final other than qualifying classes for other finals.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the general rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show £6
To Final £10

Prizes

  • 1st 5 litres Boviboost Drench
  • 2nd 2.5 litres Boviboost Drench
  • 3rd 2.5 litres Boviboost Drench
  • 4th to 14th 1 litre Boviboost Drench

Qualifying Shows

BallymoneyNewrySaintfield
LurganOmagh

Final: Castlewellan Show - Saturday, 17th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Claremorris Show Society Present

The All Ireland Pedigree Suckler Type Heifer Championship

Sponsored by: The Western Hotel, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Prize Fund: €1,500

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to all breeds of pedigree suckler type heifers with not more than 2 teeth, any breed.
  2. Stewards inspection for all entrants on day of final will be the defining factor as regards teeth.
  3. Pedigree cert for all entrants to be presented to the Show Secretary on show day.
  4. Heifer's potential mothering ability will be assessed.
  5. Up to two heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
  6. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to two heifers for the final.
  7. All heifers must be halter trained and led by a competent adult.
  8. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at the Claremoris Show.
  9. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General Rules together with Claremorris Show Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Prizes

  • Champion €700 and Sash
  • 2nd €400
  • 3rd €175
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €75
  • 6th €50

Qualifying Shows

BailieboroughEnniscorthyLongford
BallinaFinn ValleyOssory
BonageeGalwayRoundfort
DundalkInishowen

Final: Claremorris Show - Sunday, 1st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bonniconlon Show Society Present

The Non-Pedigree All Ireland Bull Calf Championship

Sponsored by: Thomas Archers Builders Providers, Ballina;
Kiernan Milling, Longford;
Stewarts Millers, Boyle Co. Roscommon

Prize Fund: €2,200

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to male non-pedigree calves born after 31/01/10.
  2. Three qualifiers from each qualifying show.
  3. No restriction on number of qualifiers by any individual owner.
  4. Qualifying animals for this competition will not be eligible for entry in any other classes at the show with the exception of the Suckler Cow and calf class.
  5. Weighing scales will be provided on show grounds for final.
  6. Male calves will not weigh more than 400kgs on day of final.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General I.S.A. rules

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Prizes

  • Champion €500
  • Reserve €300
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €150
  • 5th to end of line €100

Qualifying Shows

BailieboroughFinn ValleyMullingar
BallinaGranardNewcastlewest
BandonGrangeNewmarket-on-Fergus
BonageeInishowenOssory
ClonmalMacroomRiverstown
DundalkManorhamillonRoundfort
EnnistymonMidletonTralee

Final: Bonniconlon Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010 at 3:00pm

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bonniconlon Show Society Present

The Non-Pedigree All Ireland Heifer Calf Championship

Sponsored by: Grennan & Sons Feed & Fertilizers, Nugget Feeds, Target Fertilizers,
Archers of Ballina, Ferguson Tractor Parts, Circular Rd., Ballina. (Tel: 086-3329301)

Prize Fund: €2,200

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to female non-pedigree calves born after 31/01/10.
  2. Three qualifiers from each qualifying show.
  3. No restriction on number of qualifiers by any individual owner.
  4. Qualifying animals for this competition will not be eligible for entry in any other classes at the show with the exception of the Suckler Cow and calf class.
  5. Weighing scales will be provided on show grounds for final
  6. Female calves will not weigh more than 300kgs on day of final
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General I.S.A. rules

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Prizes

  • Champion €500
  • Reserve €300
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €150
  • 5th to end of line €100

Qualifying Shows

ArvaFinn ValleyNewcastlewest
BallinaGrangeNewmarket-on-Fergus
BandonInishowenOssory
BonageeMacroomRiverstown
ClonmelManorhamillonRoundfort
DundalkMidletonTralee
EnnistymonMullingar

Final: Bonniconlon Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010 at 3:30pm

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The Irish Shows Association and

Swinford Show Society Present

The All Ireland Suckler Heifer Championship

Sponsored by: John Halligan, Architects

Prize Fund: €1,600

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to all breeds of non pedigree heifers any breed deemed 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 two heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
  5. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to two heifers for the final.
  6. All heifers must be halter trained and led by a competent adult.
  7. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligibe for entry to other classes at the Swinford Show.
  8. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General Rules together with Swinford Show rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Prizes

  • Champion €500 and Sash
  • 2nd €250
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €100
  • 6th to 15th €50

Qualifying Shows

ArdaraClaremorrisManorhamilton
ArvaCrossmolinaMohill
BallinaFinn ValleyMullagh
BallinamoreGrangeOssory
BonniconlonInishowenVirginia
CastleblayneyKildysart

Final: Swinford Show - Saturday, 21st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Mohill Show Society Present

The Non-Pedigree Suckler Cow and Calf All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Pharvet Ltd., Veterinary Supplies, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.
Lifeline Pre-Calver by UNIBLOCK, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to Non-Pedigree Cows with own calf at foot to he judged as a unit.
  2. Calves must be born on or after 1st January 2010.
  3. Calf identity cards to be available for inspection at qualifying show and 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.
  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 ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Prizes

  • 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 to 17th Pharvet Drench (value €50)

Qualifying Shows

ArvaDundalkKildysart
AthloneEnnistymonManorhamilton
BallinaFinn ValleyNewcastlewest
BallinamoreGalwayNewmarket-on-Fergus
BonniconlonGranardOssory
CastlereaGrangeRoundfort
ClonmanyInishowenTinahely

Final: Mohill Show - Sunday 15th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Enniscrone Show Society Present

The Connacht Non-Pedigree Commercial Continental Calf Championship

Jointly Sponsored by: Smyths Daleside Feeds; MmUNCHY Calf Feeds (Robert Smyth & Sons, S&D Ltd.); FBD Insurance

Prize Fund: €1,850

Rules and Conditions

  1. This competition is open to Male and Female Calves Non-Pedigree Continental Type born in 2010. Passport determines the breed of the calf.
  2. Maximum weight for final 350 kgs. Calves will be weighed before the final and weights will be strictly adhered to.
  3. Three animals to qualify from each show. Exhibitors will be allowed qualify more than one calf.
  4. Qualifying calves may not enter other classes on day of final.
  5. Qualifying calves must have a B.T.E. card with a Herd Number from counties Mayo, Sligo, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Donegal, on date of last test and must be owned by a resident of these counties.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Prizes

  • 1st €500
  • 2nd €300
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €100
  • 5th to 20th €50

Qualifying Shows

ArdaraClonmanyMeenacross
BallinaCrossmolinaRiverstown
BallinamoreFinn ValleyRoscommon
BallyshannonGalwayRoundfort
BonageeGrangeSwinford
BonniconlonInishowen
CastlereaManorhamilton

Final: Enniscrone Show - Saturday, 28th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Strokestown Show society Present

The Greenvale Animal Feeds All Ireland Beef Heifer Championship

Sponsored by: Greenvale Animal Feeds

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is confined to animals weighing not less than 600kgs on day of Strokestown Show.
  2. All heifers will be weighed prior to judging of final.
  3. One heifer may qualify from each selected show; if the standard is insufficient no heifer may be chosen.
  4. All animals must be led by a competent adult.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Prizes

  • 1st €800
  • 2nd €400
  • 3rd €250
  • 4th €125
  • 5th to end of line €50

Qualifying Shows

AthloneEnniscroneOughterard
BailieboroughEnnistymonRoscommon
BallinamoreFinn ValleyRoundfort
BallyshannonGrangeTinahely
BandonInishowenTipperary
BantryLongfordTralee
CappamoreMidletonTullamore
ClaremorrisMohillTullow
ClonmanyMullingarTydavnet
ClonmelNewmarket-on-FergusVirginia
ElphinOssory

Final: Strokestown Show - Saturday 11th September 2010 at 2pm approx

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The Irish Shows Association and

Strokestown Show Society Present

The Connacht Gold Feeds All Ireland Beef Bullock Championship

Sponsored by: Connacht Gold Quality Feeds, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Prize Fund: €5,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is confined to animals weighing not less than 700kgs on day of Strokestown Show.
  2. All heifers will be weighed prior to judging of final.
  3. One steer may qualify at each selected show, if the standard is insufficient, no steer may be chosen.
  4. All animals must be led by a competent adult.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €7
To Final €12

Qualifying Shows

AthloneElphinOssory
BailieboroughEnniscroneOughterard
BallinaEnnistymonRoscommon
BallinamoreFinn ValleyRoundfort
BallyshannonGranardSwinford
BandonGrangeTinahely
BantryInishowenTralee
BonniconlonLongfordTullamore
CappamoreMoateTullow
ClaremorrisMohillVirginia
ClonmanyMullingar
ClonmelNewmarket-on-Fergus

Final: Strokestown Show - Saturday, 11th September 2010 at 2pm approx

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The Irish Shows Association and

Kilgarvan Show Society Present

Roughty Valley Munster Non-Pedigree Bull Calf Championship
(Open to all breeds)

Rules and Conditions

  1. This competition is open to male Non-Pedigree calves born in 2009.
  2. Entries in this category may compete in other classes at Kilgarvan Show.
  3. No restrictions on number of animals exhibited by any individual owner, two calves may qualify at each show if standard is high enough.
  4. All animals must enter ring without rosettes.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.
  6. Please forward the names of the qualifiers to the Secretary of Kilgarvan Show on or before 23rd July 2010.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €10
To Final €12

Prizes

  • 1st €300
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50

Qualifying Shows

BandonClonakiltyNewcastlewest
BarryroeDunmanwayNewmarket-on-Fergus
BelgoolyGlencarSchull
CarberyKingdon County FairWest Kerry
CharlevilleMacroom
ClonmelMidleton

Final: Kilgarvan Show - Sunday, 1st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Oldcastle Show Society Present

The Oldcastle Beef Bullock Championship

Sponsored by: Carnaross Livestock Mart

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is confined to young Beef Bullocks with no permanent teeth at the final.
  2. Direct entry to Oldcastle Show.
  3. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

€25 Direct Entry

Prizes

  • Champion €400
  • 2nd €300
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €100
  • 5th to end of line €60

Final: Oldcastle Show - Sunday 26th September 2010

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Purebred Simmental Bull or Heifer Calf born after 1st September 2009

The Irish Shows Association are honoured to sponsor the above class at Dundalk Agricultural Show in memory od the late George Durnin, a former Chairman in 2004/2005 & a Board Member of the ISA for 10 years up to his untimely death in Devember last year.

Prizes

  • 1st €100
  • 2nd €75
  • 3rd €50

For further details see Dundalk Show schedule.

The late George Durnin, Beamore, Drogheda, Co. Meath - a long time member of Dundalk Show, Co. Louth. May he rest in peace.

Dundalk Show - Sunday 20th June 2010

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Ballyshannon Show Society Present

The North West Non-Pedigree Suckler Cow and Calf Championship

Sponsored by: Ballyshannon Show Society

Prize Fund: €1,200

Rules and Conditions

  1. This competition is open to Non-Pedigree Cows with own calf at foot to be judged as a unit.
  2. Direct entry to Ballyshannon Show.
  3. Calves must be born after 1st February 2010.
  4. The competition is confined to all male and female calves bred by the exhibitors in Counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.
  5. All animals must be led by a competent adult.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.
  7. Calves identity cards to be available for inspection on day of show.
  8. Entry forms are available from Secretary of Ballyshannon Show.
  9. Calves will be weighed before class and weights will be strcitly adhered to: Males calves must not weigh more than 350kgs and Female calves must not weigh more than 300kgs.

Entry Fee:

€15 Direct Entry

Prizes

  • 1st €500
  • 2nd €300
  • 3rd €200
  • 4th €100
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €25
  • 7th €25

Note: Ballyshannon Show reserve the right to alter the prixze fund if the need arises.

Final: Ballyshannon Show - Sunday, 15th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Clonmany Agricultural & Sheepdog Association Present

The All Ireland Heifer Championship

Sponsored by: Clonmany Show

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. This competition is confined to young beef heifers of any breed having no permanent teeth on day of show.
  2. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

€15 Direct Entry

Prizes

  • 1st €750
  • 2nd €500
  • 3rd €300
  • 4th €150
  • 5th to 10th €50

Final: Clonmany Show - Tuesday, 3rd August 2010

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Dunmanway Agricultural Society Ltd Present

The Lehane & Associates Auctineers & Valuers Dunmanway

Munster Pedigree Beef Bull Calf Championship Open to all Beef Breeds

Rules and Conditions

  1. The championship is open to Pedigree Beef Bull Calves, Born on or after 31st August 2009.
  2. No restriction on number of animals exhibited by any individual owner.
  3. Entries in this championship may compete in other classes at Dunmanway Show.
  4. All animals must enter ring without rosettes.
  5. Judging will be by the score card system.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules for 2009 and Dunmanway Show Rules.

Entry Fee:

€12

Prizes

  • Champion €300/Sash & The Lehane Family Kilronan Perpetual Cup
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100

Entries direct to Secretary, Dunmanway Show
Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 18th June 2010

Championship: Dunmanway Show - Sunday, 4th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Swinford Show Society Present

Swinford Young Stockperson of the Year

Sponsored by: The Irish Shows Association & Swinford Show Society

Prize Fund: €2,000

The aim of this competition is to promote and develop all aspects of correct preparation and showing of livestock by young exhibitors.

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to boys and girls who have reached the age of 12 years on 1st August 2010 and who have not reached the age of 17 years by that date. Evidence of date of birth may be requested.
  2. Entries to be made direct to the Secretary of Swinford Show on the prescribed Entry Form. Entry form should be completed in full, solely by the entrant and should be lodged with the Secretary of Swinford Show on or before Tuesday 17th August 2010 with an entry fee of €10.
  3. Animals must be under 12 months of age on the day of final.
  4. Animals do not have to be the property of the entrants. Entrants are advised to choose an animal with the best potential to demonstrate their skills of grooming and showing.
  5. Animals must be accompanied by cattle identity card/passport and be presented to the judge on show morning unwashed and ungroomed for initial inspection whereupon each participant will be briefed regarding correct procedure to follow.
  6. The use of mechanised washers and dryers is not allowed for animals competing in this class.
  7. Entry forms should be counter signed by a parent or guardian or a local show officer
  8. Entry forms are available on www.swinfordshow.com
  9. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules for 2009 and Dunmanway Show Rules.

The competition will be judged as follows:

  • Presentation of Entry Form. Personal presentation of stockperson, including appropriate dress code and behaviour during preparation and showing of the animal: 100 marks
  • The ability to wash, clean, dry and present the animal for judging: 150 marks
  • Stock judging - the ability to judge and place a group of animlas and articulate reason for placing: 150 marks
  • General knowledge about the animal husbandry and the livestock industry: 100 marks
  • The ability to handle the animal and present it to its best advantage in the Show Ring: 150 marks

Prizes

  • 1st €300 and The Andrew Madden Perpetual Cup
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €125
  • 5th €100
  • 6th to 15th €50

Final: Swinford Show - Saturday, 21st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Clogher Valley Show Society Present

The Northern Ireland Continental Sheep Final

For Ewe or Ram Any Age

Sponsored By: Clogher Valley Show

Prize Fund: £500

Rules and Conditions

  1. Competition confined to Continental Ewe or Ram any age.
  2. Three exhibitors to qualify three sheep for the final.
  3. An exhibitor may only qualify three sheep for the final.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show £3
To Final £5

Prizes

  • Champion £200
  • Reserve £100
  • 3rd £75
  • 4th £50
  • 5th to 7th £25

Qualifying Shows

ArmaghLurganOmagh
BallymoneyNewrySaintfield
Castlewellan 

Final: Clogher Valley Show - Wednesday, 28th July 2010

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The Irish Shows Association Presents

The Osmonds Ecofleece Ewe Lamb All Ireland Championships

Sponsored by: Osmonds

Prize Fund: €2,300

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entry is confined to a pair of Ewe Lambs, which will be judged as a pair.
  2. All classes are open to pedigree and non-pedigree flocks.
  3. A competitor may enter two pairs of Ewe Lambs from his or her flock.
  4. Entries to be made direct to the Secretary of the appropriate show.

Entry Fee:

€10 per pair of Ewe Lambs

Prizes:

  • Champion Pair €100 and Trophy and voucher for 1 Ltr. of Ecofleece
  • 2nd €50 and voucher for 1 Ltr. of Ecofleece
  • 3rd €25 and voucher for 1 Ltr. of Ecofleece
  • 4th to 12th voucher for 1 Ltr. of Ecofleece

 

 BreedVenueDate
1CheviotCarnew17th July 2010
2Scotch BlackfaceKilgarvan1st August 2010
3Scotch BlackfaceArdara14th August 2010
4GalwayMountbellew11th September 2010
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The Irish Shows Association and

Bonniconlon Show Society Present

The All Ireland Ewe Final

Sponsored By: Ballina Business Supplies & Bonniconlon Show

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Competition open to Ewes excluding hoggets.
  2. Maximum of three entries per exhibitor in each class.
  3. N.B. Sheep must be penned by 10:30am.

Entry Fee:

€6 for each class

Prizes for each class

  • 1st €150 & Sash
  • 2nd €100
  • 3rd €50
  • 4th €25
  • 5th €25

Classes

  • Class 1. Best Purebred Ewe (mush be knotched)
  • Class 2. Best Mountain Horn Ewe
  • Class 3. Cross bred Mountain Ewe long wool (first cross only)
  • Class 4. Cross bred Lowland short wool Ewe (first cross only)

Bonniconlon Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010

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Swinford Show Society Present

The Growvite All Ireland Hogget Ewe Championship

Sponsored By: UNIVET (IRL) Ltd., Tullyvin, Cootehill, Co. Cavan.

Prize Fund:  €2,200

Rules and Conditions

  1. Entry in each class is confined to Hogget Ewes (i.e. 1 year old/not more than 2 permanent teeth), which fit the description of that class.
  2. All classes are open to pedigree and non pedigree flocks.
  3. A competitor may enter a maximum of 2 entries in each class from their own flock.
  4. Sheep entered in these classes are not eligible for other classes in Swinford Show.
  5. Entries to be made direct to the Secretary of Swinford Show, marking envelope "Growvite".
  6. Closing date for receipt of entries is Tuesday 17th August 2010.
  7. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General Rules, together with Swinford Show rules.

Entry Fee:

 €8 in each class

Prizes in each class

  • 1st Sash & 2.5 Ltr.Growvite & €100
  • 2nd 1 Ltr.Growvite & €50
  • 3rd 1 Ltr.Growvite & €30
  • 4th 1 Ltr.Growvite
  • 5th 1 Ltr.Growvite
  • 6th 1 Ltr.Growvite
  • Overall winning Hogget will be awarded the Swinford Show Sheep Committee Cup, to be won outright.

Class 1. Continental Breed Hogget Ewe (any pure breed)
Class 2. Non-Continental Breed Hogget Ewe (any pure breed)
Class 3. Scotch Blackface Horned Hogget Ewe.
Class 4. Cross Breed/Hybred Hogget Ewe Open. This hogget must clearly demonstrate crossbreed vigour and be a adjudged suitable to produce ideal French lamb.

Swinford Show - Saturday, 21st August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Bonniconlon Show Society Present

The All Ireland Domestic Arts Championship

Sponsored by: Lundy foods Ltd., Brafey & the ISA

Rules and Conditions

  1. Each exhibit to consist of four items from the list below
    • 1lb jar of jam any type, or Apple Tart.
    • Any article in knitting, crochet or embroidery.
    • Handmade picture, any medium, max 60 cms. x 45 cms.
    • Bouquet or tied bunch of fresh garden flowers.
    • Six Pansies displayed on a plate or six Sweet Pea.
    • Two types of vegetable (3 per type excluding potatoes).
  2. The articles must be the sole work of the exhibitor who must have amateur status and all items entered should be either made or grown by the exhibitor.
  3. Exhibitors may qualify once only.
  4. This competition will be judged on a points system.
  5. Two exhibitors from each qualifying show.
  6. Exhibits to be in place before 12 noon on day of final.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €4
To Final €6

Prizes

  • 1st €250
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €150
  • 4th €75
  • 5th to end of line €50 each

Qualifying Shows

AthenryFinn ValleyMullingar
BallinaGrangeNewry
Clogher ValleyInishowenOmagh
CorrandullaLongfordRiverstown
DundalkLurganRoundfort
EnnistymonManorhamilton

Final: Bonniconlon Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Tullamore Show Society Present

The Odlums All Ireland Home Cooking Championship

Sponsored by: Odlums

Rules and Conditions

  1. Each competitor will bake 4 items using Odlums Products:
    1. High Fibre Bread (baked in 900g/2lb Loaf Tin)
    2. Battenburg Cake
    3. 6 Savoury Muffins (using your own creativity)
    4. Jam Filled Swiss Roll
  2. The items should be displayed as one exhibit on a base not exceeding 24" x 24" accompanied by an empty bag of the Odlums product used in the recipe.
  3. Points will be awarded for texture, taste and presentation, which should be simple.
  4. The competition is confined to amateurs, male and female and one tray only per exhibitor at the final.
  5. The items must be fresh and home baked by the exhibitor.
  6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show. The winner from each of these shows will go forward to the final at Tullamore Show on Sunday, 8th August 2010.
  7. All items will be cut and/or sampled at the final.
  8. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a hamper containing Odlums Produces on appearance at the final.
  9. Judges decisions are final at all stages of competition.
  10. Exhibits are displayed at owner's risk.
  11. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.
  12. N.B. At the Final, exhibits must be in place by 10.30am and may not be removed before 5.30pm. Marquee open from 8.30am

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show: €3
To Final: €6

Prizes

  • 1st €300 plus Prize
  • 2nd €200 plus Prize
  • 3rd €100 plus Prize
  • 4th €60
  • 5th €60
  • 6th €60
  • 7th €60
  • 8th €60

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownDunmanwayOssory
BarryroeEnnistymonRiverstown
BonniconlonFermanaghTinahely
CarberyFinn ValleyTipperary
CarnewInishowenGranard
CastlewellanKilgarvanBailieborough
ClonmelMacroomLongford
Clogher ValleyManorhamiltonMullingar
CorandullaMeenacrossVirginia
CrossmolinaOmagh

Final: Tullamore and AIB National Livestock Show - Sunday 8th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Tullamore Show Society Present

The Bridge House Hotel & Leisure Collection of Vegetables All Ireland

Sponsored by: The Bridge House Hotel & Leisure, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

www.bridgehouse.com

Rules and Conditions

  1. The vegetables exhibited should be home grown.
  2. The vegetables should be grown by the exhibitor.
  3. The collection may consist of up to but not more than five (5) kinds of vegetables. Cut greenery from the garden, including parsley may be used and will be classified as decoration. The space required is at the discretion of the exhibitor.
  4. Points will be awarded for uniformity of size, quality, freshness and artistic appearance of exhibit.
  5. Only one collection per exhibitor is permitted.
  6. Exhibits should be in place by 12 noon on show day, Sunday, 8th August 2010.
  7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show: €3
To Final €6

Prizes

  • 1st €150 plus Bridge House Trophy
  • 2nd €125
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €50
  • 5th €30
  • 6th €25

Qualifying Shows

ArvaCrossmolinaMeenacross
AthloneFermanaghMullingar
BonniconlonGranardOmagh
BridgetownGrangeOssory
CarnewKilgarvanRiverstown
CastleblayneyLongfordStrandhill
Clogher ValleyLoughreaTinahely
ClonmelMacroomTipperary
CorofinManorhamilton

Final: Tullamore and AIB National Livestock Show - Sunday 8th August 2010


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The Irish Shows Association and

Tullamore Show Society Present

The Bord Bia All Ireland Quality Potato Championship

Sponsored By: Bord Bia

Rules and Conditions

  1. In this competition the produce must be the property of, and be grown by the exhibitor.
  2. Each exhibit to consist of the following: A dish of 6 potatoes of any variety. The variety to be correctly named. Each tuber should be free from skin blemishes, be true to type, and weigh approximately 6 ozs. (170g).
  3. Two exhibits to qualify at each show.
  4. This being a quality championship, the adjudicators will favour floury, high dry matter varieties, which are popular with the Irish customer.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.
  6. N.B. Criteria for judging potatoes available from the Secretary, Tullamore Show. Tel; 057 9352141.
  7. N.B. Adjudication at the final will commence at 12 noon and exhibits should not be removed before 5:30pm.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show: €3
To Final: €6

Prizes

  • 1st €250 and Bord Bia Perpetual Trophy and Replica
  • 2nd €150
  • 3rd €100
  • 4rd €75
  • 5rd €50
  • 6rd €25
  • All qualifiers will receive a special Bord Bia plaque

Qualifying Shows

ArvaFermanaghRiverstown
BonniconlonGrangeStrandhill
BridgetownKilgarvanTinahely
CarnewLongfordTipperary
ClaremorrisLoughreaVirginia
ClonmelManorhamilton
CorofinMullingar
CrossmolinaOssory

Final: Tullamore and AIB National Livestock Show - Sunday 8th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Moate Show Society Present

Chocolate Cook of the Year

Sponsored by: J&M Dignan Ltd. Londis, Athlone Rd., Moate

Rules and Conditions

  1. Each exhibitor will bake/make three items.
    • Decorative Chocolate Victoria Sandwich Cake
    • 6 Chocolate Butterfly Cups
    • 6 Chocolate Chip Oatie Biscuits
  2. The items to be displayed as one exhibit on a base of 2ft * 2ft approx.
  3. Points will be awarded for texture, taste and presentation suitable for Afternoon Tea.
  4. 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 traysmay quilify for the Final if the Judges agree the standard is high enough.
  7. 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 General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show: €4
To Final: €6

Prizes

  • 1st €300
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €60
  • 5th €50
  • 6th €40
  • Each of the successful quilifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownCharlevilleNewry
ArdrahanClogher ValleyOmagh
AthenryCorrandullaRiverstown
AthloneDundalkRoundfort
BailieboroughDunmanwayTinahely
BridgetownEnnistymonTipperary
CappamoreFermanaghTullamore
CarberyGranardTullow
CarnewLongfordTydavnet
CastlewellanMohill

Final: Moate Show - Saturday 28th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Tullamore Show Society Present

The Redmills All Ireland Poultry Championship

Sponsored by: Connolly Redmills, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny, Tel:059-9775800

Prize Fund: €500

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to large fowl, heavy soft feather, female.
  2. Exhibits must be pure bred confined to the following breeds: Australorp, Barnevelder, Brahma, Cochim, Croad Langshan, Dorking, Faverolles, Frizzle, Marams, Orpington, Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Sussex, Wyandotte - these are the only breeds accepted. No bantams & no Waterfowl.
  3. Two exhibits to qualify from each qualifying show.
  4. Exhibitors must declare the breed, variety, colour, and sex on entry to qualifying show.
  5. Exhibitors may have only one bird in the final.
  6. Exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor, at time of qualifying and at the final.
  7. Qualifying birds may not enter any other classes on day of final.
  8. Cages will be provided at final.
  9. Each finalist will receive product on appearance at the final.
  10. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show: €3
To Final: €6

Prizes

  • 1st €200
  • 2nd €100
  • 3rd €50
  • 4th to 7th €25

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanClaremorrisNewcastlewest
AthenryDundalkOssory
AthloneFermanaghRoundfort
BallymoneyLongfordSaintfield
BonniconlonLurganTinahely
CastleblayneyMacroomTipperary
CastlewellanManorhamiltonTralee
CharlevilleMullingar

Final: Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show - Sunday, 8th August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Swinford Show Society Present

The All Ireland Female Bantam Chicken Championship Final

Prize Fund: €355

Rules and Conditions

  1. The competition is open to all breeds of True Bantam, Diminutive, Miniature or Dwarf Fowl.
  2. Four birds from each qualifying show will be eligible to compete in the final.
  3. Individual competitors may qualify no more than two birds for the final.
  4. Chickens qualifying for entry in the final may not be entered in any other classes at Swinford Show.
  5. The chickens must be ready for exhibition at the show grounds by 11am. Final to be judged at 1:00pm.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €3
To Final €6

Prizes

  • Champion €100 and rosette
  • 2nd €60
  • 3rd €40
  • 4th €30
  • 5th €20
  • 6th to 12th €15
  • Products or vouchers may be substituted for cash prizes

Qualifying Shows

ArdrahanDundalkOssory
AthenryFermanaghRoundfort
BonniconlonLongfordSaintfield
CastleblayneyLurganTinahely
CastlewellanManorhamiltonTralee
ClaremorrisMullingarVirginia
CrossmolinaNewcastlewest

Final: Swinford Show - Saturday, 21st August 2010

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Bonniconlon Show Society Present

The All Ireland Poultry Final

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules and Conditions

  1. Birds must be penned by 11:00am.
  2. No food or water until after judging.
  3. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.
  • Entries to Show Secretary by Friday, 31st July 2009.
  • Judging starts at 11:00am.

Entry Fee:

€3 Direct Entry to Show Secretary by Friday 30th July 2010

Waterfowl: Sponsored by Daybreak, Bonniconlon

  1. All Ireland Goose or Gander
  2. Champion heavy breed duck or drake
  3. Champion light breed duck or drake
  4. Champion miniature duck or drake
  5. Champion call duck or drake

Prize Fund per class for classes 1 to 5: €150 per class

  • 1st €50
  • 2nd €30
  • 3rd €20
  • 4th to 8th €10 each

Other Poultry: Sponsored by Joe O'Reilly Plant Hire and Coca Cola, Ballina

  1. All Ireland soft feather Heavy (Large)
  2. All Ireland soft feather Heavy (Bantam)
  3. All Ireland soft feather Light (Large)
  4. All Ireland soft feather Light (Bantam)
  5. All Ireland true Bantam
  6. All Ireland hard feather (Large)
  7. All Ireland hard feather (Bantam)

Prize Fund per class for classes 6 to 12: €150 per class

  • 1st €50
  • 2nd €30
  • 3rd €20
  • 4th to 8th €10 each

Final: Bonniconlon Show - Monday, 2nd August 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Oldcastle Show Society Present

The Oldcastle All Ireland Amateur Painting Championship

Rules and Conditions

  1. 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 frame.
  4. All painting must be ready to hang for the final - that is framed and with a hanging cord attached.
  5. The judges decision is final at all stages of the competition.
  6. All entries to be exhibited at owner's risk.
  7. All entrants to have amatuer status as defined by the following:
    • Not to have had a commercial solo exhibition
    • Not to have exhibited in a commercial gallery
    • Not to be teaching or have taught art in any form
  8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €3
To Final €6

Prizes

  • 1st €300
  • 2nd €200
  • 3rd €100
  • 4th €50

Qualifying Shows

AdamstownCastlewellanLoughrea
ArvaClaremorrisMoate
AthenryClogher ValleyMohill
AthloneClonmelMountbellew
BailieboroughCorofinNewry
BridgetownDundalkOmagh
CarberyGoreyRoundfort
CarnewKenmareScariff
CastleblayneyLongfordVirginia

Final: Oldcastle Show - Sunday, 26th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

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 dogs any breed to be handled by a child under 15 years.
  2. Large dog any breed to be handled by teenager or adult.
  3. One dog from each class to qualify.
  4. Dogs in final are not eligible to compete in other classes at Clonaslee Show.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €2
To Final €6

Prizes

  • 1st €100 in each class
  • 2nd €50 in each class
  • 3rd €30 in each class
  • 4th €20 in each class
  • Gain Dog Food Perpetual Trophy for Champion Dog
  • Gain Dog Food Product will be presented to each finalist.

Qualifying Shows

ArvaDundalkMacroom
AthenryDunmanwayManorhamilton
BallinamoreEnniscorthyMidleton
BandonEnnistymonMoate
BantryFermanaghOmagh
BarryroeFinn ValleyOssory
BridgetownGoreyOughterard
CappamoreGortRiverstown
CarberyGranardSaintfield
CastleblayneyInishowenScariff
ClaregalwayInniscarraStrandhill
Clogher ValleyIverkThomastown
ClonakiltyKildysartTralee
ClonmanyKilmacanogueTullamore
ClonmelLongfordTydavnet
CorkLoughreaVirginia

Final: Clonaslee Show - Sunday, 12th September 2010

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The Irish Shows Association and

Moate Show Society Present

The All Ireland Cocker Spaniel Championship

Sponsored by: McGrath Dog Foods

Prize Fund: €300

Rules and Conditions

  1. Cocker spaniel, any age.
  2. Open to male or female dogs.
  3. Two dogs may qualify.
  4. Dogs to be handled by teenager or adult.
  5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General ISA Rules.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €3
To Final €6

Prizes

  • 1st €150
  • 2nd €100
  • 3rd €50
  • McGrath Dog Food Product and special rosette will be presented to all finalists
  • McGrath Dog Food Trophy for the Champion Dog

Qualifying Shows

ArdaraClaremorrisMidleton
ArdrahanClogher ValleyMohill
ArvaClonmanyOmagh
BailieboroughCorkOssory
BallinaDundalkRoscommon
BandonGoreySaintfield
BridgetownGortStrandhill
CappamoreGranardTralee
CarberyKilmacanogueVirginia
CarnewLouisburgh
CastleblayneyLoughrea

Final: Moate Show - Saturday, 28th August 2010 at 2pm approx

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The Irish Shows Association and

Kilgarvan Show Society Present

The Puppy Parlour Kenmare Munster Dog Championship (Open to all breeds)

Sponsored by: The Puppy Parlour Kenmare

Prize Fund: €400

Rules and Conditions

  1. Small dog any breed to be handled by a child.
  2. Large dog any breed to be handled by an adult.
  3. One dog from each entry to qualify.
  4. Entries in thes championship may compete in other classes at Kilgarvan Show.
  5. All dogs must enter ring without rosettes.
  6. These rules should be read in conjunction withe ISA General Rules.
  7. Please forward the names of qualifiers to the Secretary of Kilgarvan Show on or before 23rd July 2010.

Entry Fee:

To Qualifying Show €3
To Final €6

Prizes (in each class)

  • 1st €100
  • 2nd €50
  • 3rd €30
  • 4th €20
  • The Puppy Parlour Trophy for the Champion Dog
BandonCorkMacroom
BarryroeDrimoleagueMidleton
BelgoolyDunmanwayNewcastlewest
BridgetownEnnistymonSchull
CarberyGlencarTralee
CharlevilleKenmareWest Kerry
ClonakiltyKerry Pony Society
ClonmelLeap

Final: Kilgarvan Show - Sunday, 1st August 2010

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