Ring 1
Horse Section
Passports MUST be produced on show Day.
Judging Horses & Pony Classes 10.00 am SHARP
CHAMPION YOUNG HORSE OF THE SHOW
CHAMPION FOAL OF THE SHOW
CHAMPION MARE OF THE SHOW
SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE SHOW
Open to all first prize winners in the Horse Classes
Trophy presented by Mountbellew Agricultural Show Society
Replica of all trophies will be given to winners to take home
Classes 1 to 8
I.H.R. no & breeding MUST be included on Entry Form for above classes
1st - €50 2nd - €30 3rd - €20
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 -
Entry Fee €10
Yearling Colt or Gelding (non thoroughbred)
Yearling Filly (non thoroughbred)
2 Year old Filly (non thoroughbred)
2 Year old Gelding or Colt (non thoroughbred)
3 Year old Filly (non thoroughbred)
Class 6 - 2yr old & 3 yr old coloured (piebald or skewbald) class, Filly, Colt or
Gelding
RULES: The class will be judged under the following criteria.
Conformation 60%
Presentation 20%
Colour/Markings 10%
Judges Discretion 10%
Class 7 - Colt Foal (non thoroughbred) class -I.H.R. No. & breeding
Class 8 - Filly Foal (non thoroughbred) class - I.H.R. No. & breeding
THE IRISH SHOW ASSOCIATION & MOUNTBELLEW SHOW
SOCIETY PRESENTS FINAL OF
Traditional Irish Sport Horse Foal
All Ireland Championship
Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series
Sponsors:
Mountbellew Agricultural Show Society, Malthouse Bar &
Restaurant, Briggs Fashions, St. Ann’s B & B and Restaurant
Ganly’s of Mountbellew;
RULES & CONDITIONS
1.
Entries are confined to Foals ready to be registered if not already
registered in the I.H.R. with the breed code ISH or ID.
2.
Foals must be Sired by a Stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse
Stud Book as either: Approved/Preliminary Approved/Supplementary
Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised/Not approved 1 (NA1) or a
Stallion that is classified in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook as either
CLASS 1/CLASS 2/RID (GB)/RID (Can)/Grade 2 (GB).
3.
The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of
Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the I.H.R. as
Not Approved 2 (NA2). Warm Blood breeding is not acceptable.
4.
2 Foals (1colt/1filly) may be selected at any Qualifying Show provided that
the judges & ISA agree the standard is high enough.
5.
Foals must be led at all times.
6.
Exhibitors at qualifier & the final must present the Mare’s passport for
inspection prior to entry to judging ring ‘if the foal’s passport is not to hand’.
Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
7.
Passports & (Microchips if applicable) should be read by a Vet at the Final.
8.
Foals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any other class in the
Mountbellew show
9. These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules.
Entry Fee to Final €20
PRIZE FUND FOR FINAL €2,000
Colt : 1st-€400, 2nd-€250, 3rd-€150, 4th--€100, 5th-8th (Inc) €50
Filly : 1st-€400, 2nd-€250, 3rd-€150, 4th--€100, 5th-8th (Inc) €50
Colts & Fillies will be judged separately at final
Qualifying Shows:
Athenry, Athlone, Ballygeary, Ballinrobe, Ballyvourney, Bantry,
Cappamore, Carbery, Carnew, Clogher Valley, Drimoleague, Enniscorthy, Gorey, Gort, Kildysart,
Limerick, Lisburn & Saintfield, Longford, Loughrea, Louisburgh, Moate, Mohill, Oughterard,
Roscommon, Schull, Tinahely, Virginia and west Cork Horse Breeders.
Class 9 – QUALIFIER
The ISA & Ballinasloe Agricultural Show Society
Presents: The Gain Colt Foal All-Ireland Championship
Sponsored by GAIN FEEDS- Prize Fund €1,500
RULES & CONDITIONS
1.
Entries are confined to Foals ready to be registered if not already
registered in the I.H.R. with the breed code ISH or ID.
2.
Foals must be sired by a Stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse
Stud Book as either: Approved/Preliminary Approved/Supplementary
Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised/Not approved 1 (NA1) or a
Stallion that is classified in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook as either
CLASS 1/CLASS 2/RID (GB)/RID (Can)/Grade 2 (GB).
3.
The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of
Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the I.H.R. as
Not Approved 2 (NA2).
4.
ONE FOAL from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and
the ISA agree the standard is high enough. Foals must be led at all
times.
5.
Exhibitors to both qualifier and final must present the mare’s passport for
inspection prior to entry to judging ring. ‘if the foal’s passport is not to
hand’. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate
disqualification.
6.
Passports & (Microchips if applicable) should be read by a Vet at the
Final.
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 ISA Rules.(Pg 76)
Entry Fee to Qualifying Show €10
Final: Ballinasloe Show Sat. 4th October, 2014
Class 10 to Class 15
1st- €50 2nd- €30 3rd- €20
Entry Fee €10
Class 10 - Coloured (Piebald/Skewbald) foal, filly or colt
RULES:
The class will be judged under the following criteria
Conformation
60%
Presentation
20%
Colour/Markings 10%
Judges Discretion 10%
Class 11 - Light Weight Brood Mare with or without foal at foot likely to produce
top class sport horse
Class 12 - Heavy Weight Brood Mare likely to produce a Hunter, with or without
foal at foot
Class 13 - Heavy Clydesdale foal colt or filly
Class 14 - Heavy Clydesdale mare (suitable for farm work)
Class 15 - Clydesdale Gelding 3 year old and over
CHAMPION CLYDESDALE OF THE SHOW Presented By: Castleblakeney Fair &
Festival - Open to 1st prize winners of classes 13 – 15
Ring 2 - Irish Draught Horse Section
Passports MUST be produced on show Day.
RID No & Breeding to be submitted on entry form for all Irish Draught Classes
Class 16 -
New QUALIFIER
All-Ireland Irish Draught Mare & Foal Championship
In association with Ballinasloe Show Society & IDHS Galway Branch
€1,000 Prize Fund
Prizes: Champion €400, Reserve €250, 3rd €150, 4th €100, 5th €70, 6th €30
The aim of this Championship is to support the owners of Irish Draught mares
breeding pure-bred foals with traditional breed characteristics.
Rules:
1. Open to Class 1 and Class 2 ID Mares, with foal at foot by Class 1 or Class 2
ID Stallion, to be judged as a 50/50 combination.
2. Two Mares in each Qualifying Class may be selected to compete in the Final,
provided the Judges agree the standard is high enough.
3. Each Exhibitor must have Mare’s Passport and Foal’s Covering Cert available
for checking by IDHS Representative both at the Qualifying Show and at the
Final.
4. Name of Sire of Foal must be given at Qualifying Show and at the Final.
5. Foals must be led at all times.
6. Entry Fee of €10 for the Qualifying Show and €15 for the Final must be paid at
the Qualifying Show.
Entry Fee to Qualifier Class €10.
FINAL: Ballinasloe Show – Saturday 4th October, 2014
Class 17-20
1st - €100 2nd - €50 3rd - €30
Entry Fee €15
Class 17 - Reg. I.D. Mare with foal at foot (1st & 2nd not eligible for Class 18)
Class 18 - "BobbyJo Class" R.I.D. or A.I.D. Mare with/ without foal at foot
confined to mares 3 yrs old- 7 yrs old inclusive.
Class 19 - Irish Draught Yearling Filly, Colt or Gelding (OPEN)
progeny of A.I.D. &/or RID. mare & RID. Stallion
Class 20 - Best 2 year old R.I.D. Gelding or Filly progeny of R.I.D Stallion &
R.I.D. or A.I.D. Mare
Class 21 - QUALIFIER
Irish Draught Colt Foal Championship
Prize fund €1,000
Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series.
RULES & CONDITIONS
1.
Entries are confined to: Irish Draught Colt Foals eligible to be registered if not
already registered in the I.H.R.
2.
Foals must be the progeny of a class 1(ID) or class 2 Irish Draught Mare & by a
stallion that is classified as Class 1/Class 2/RID (GB) RID (Can)/Grade 2 (GB).
3.
If the foals passport is not to hand, the mare’s passport must be ready for
inspection prior to entry to the Judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule
will lead to immediate disqualification. Foals MUST be led at all times.
4.
ONE FOAL from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and the
ISA agree that the standard is high enough.
5.
One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from I.D.H. Judges list.
6.
Foals qualified for final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Ballinasloe
Show.
Entry Fee to Qualifier Class €10.
FINAL: Ballinasloe Show – Saturday 4th October, 2014
Class 22 - QUALIFIER
Irish Draught Filly Foal Championship
Prize fund €1,500
Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series.
RULES & CONDITIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Entries are confined to: Filly Foals eligible to be registered if not already
registered in the I.H.R.
Foals must be the progeny of a class 1(ID) or class 2 Irish Draught Mare & by a
stallion that is classified as Class 1/Class 2/RID (GB) RID (Can)/Grade 2 (GB).
If the foals passport is not to hand, the mares passport must be ready for
inspection prior to entry to the Judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule
will lead to immediate disqualification. Foals MUST be led at all times.
ONE FOAL from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and the
ISA agree that the standard is high enough.
One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from I.D.H. Judges list.
Foals qualified for final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Ballinasloe
Show.
Entry Fee to Qualifier Class €10. To Final €20
FINAL: Ballinasloe Show – Saturday 4th October, 2014
Irish Draught Colt or Filly foal
Prize fund €250
Entry fee €15
Class 23 -
Open Class
Sponsored by Martin Shaughnessy, Castleffrench
Entries are confined to I.D. Colt or Filly foals progeny of R.I.D. Stallion (approved
or S1) & R.I.D or A.I.D. Mare.
Prize-winners will be picked in alternative sex (i.e. Colt 1st filly must be 2nd or visa
versa)
WINNERS OF CLASSES 21 & 22 & FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP MAY NOT ENTER
Ring 3
Connemara Pony Section
Passports MUST be produced on show Day.
CHAMPION PONY OF THE SHOW
Paddy Reynolds Perpetual Trophy
REG.CONNEMARA FOAL, COLT/FILLY
Martin Cummins Memorial Cup
Class 24 - QUALIFIER
The Connemara 2 Year old Filly All Ireland Championship: Prize Fund €1000
1st €300, 2nd €200, 3rd €150, 4th €125, 5th €100, 6th €100
Sponsored by Ballinasloe Registered Connemara Pony Owners Syndicate
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. This championship is confined to Connemara. Two year Old Fillies.
2. The progeny of Registered Connemara Sire & Registered Connemara Dam.
3. Exhibitors in both the Qualifier & the Final must have the CPBS Passport ready for
inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with the rule will lead
to immediate disqualification.
4. More than one Filly may be selected at any qualifying Show to compete at Final
provided the Judge & the ISA agree that 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 other classes at Ballinasloe Show
7. Plaiting of Manes & Tails are not allowed for Qualifier or Final.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules
Entry Fee To Qualifying Show €10
Final at Ballinasloe Show Sat. 4th October 2014
Class 25 to 31 1st - €60 2nd - €40 3rd - €30
Entry fee €12
Reg no. & breeding must be entered on entry form
Class 25 - Registered Connemara Yearling Colt
Class 26 - Registered Connemara Yearling Filly
Class 27 - Registered Connemara 2 - 3 y.o. Filly
Class 28 - Registered Connemara Gelding of any age
Class 29 - Reg. Connemara Mare 4 years or over. (with/without foal at foot)
Class 30 - Registered Connemara Foal, Colt/Filly
Class 31 - Registered Connemara Sire 4 years or over
Champion Connemara Pony of the Show- open to 1st prize winners From Classes 25 – 31
Show Hunter Pony
Champion In hand pony will be chosen from
1st & 2nd prize winners - Trophy to winner
PRIZE MONEY IN CLASSES 32 - 34 ARE AS FOLLOWS
1st - €40 2nd - €25 3rd - €15
Entry fee €10
Class 32 - 2 – 3 y.o. Filly/Gelding likely to make a children’s riding pony
Class 33 - 4 y.o. + Mare or Gelding 138cm or under shown in hand
Class 34 - 4 y.o. + Mare or Gelding 128cm or under shown in hand
Class 35 - Fancy Dress - Lead Rein Pony Under 148cm
Entry fee €5
Children under 12 years, all children must wear riding helmets.
Donkey Section
1st - €35 2nd - €25 3rd - €15
Entry Fee €7
Class 36 - Best Mare any age with/ without foal at foot
Class 37 - Best Male donkey
QUALIFIER
All Ireland Donkey Mare Championship
Sponsored by GERRY STRONG & JOHN HARNEY Prize fund €600
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. This Championship is for Donkey Mare with or without foal at foot
2. All exhibitors must have the Donkey’s passport, (in accordance with EU
legislation for all entries which include Donkeys), ready for inspection at the
qualifying Show & Final
4. TWO DONKEY BROOD MARES may qualify if the judges & ISA agree that
the standard is high enough
5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules
Class 38 -
Entry fee to Qualifier Class €7 To Final €10
Ring 4
Irish Pony Society (I.P.S.)
1st - €30 2nd- €20 3rd - €10
Entry Fee €10
Class 39 - Working Hunter Pony for novice & open not exceeding 153cms
Class 40 - Working Hunter Pony for novice & open not exceeding 143cms
Class 41 - Working Hunter Pony for novice & open not exceeding 133cms
WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
1ST & 2ND PRIZE WINNERS IN CLASSES 39-40-41
Class 42 - Working Starter-Stakes not exceeding 133cms - Jump Height 1'9"
Class 43- Beginners Cradle Stakes for open & novice ponies not exceeding123
cm to be ridden by rider U11 years on 01-01–14.
Class 44 - Registered Connemara Pony, working Hunter, 4 years old & over
rider U16 on 01-01-14.
Class 45 - Registered Connemara Pony, working Hunter, 4 years old & over
rider over 16 on 01-01-14.
Ring 5
1st - €30 2nd- €20 3rd - €10
Pony Section
Entry Fee €10
Class 46 - Ridden, Intermediate Show Riding type 148cms-158cms
Class 47 - First Ridden Show Pony under 123cm
Rider under 10 years on 01-01-14
Class 48 - Ridden, Show Pony not exceeding 148cms
Class 49 - Open Lead Rein Ponies up to 123cm Rider U8 yrs old on 01-01-14
Class 50 - Family Pony, Lead Rein not exceeding 138cms
Class 51 - Registered Ridden Connemara Pony, 4 years & over.
Rider under 16 on 01-01-14
Class 52 - Registered Ridden Connemara Pony 4 years & over.
Rider over 16 on 01-01-14
Class 52A Open Show Hunter Lead Rein
1st - €40 2nd- €25 3rd - €15
Entry Fee €10
Class 53 - Ridden, Show Hunter 143cms-153cms
Class 54 - Ridden Show Hunter 133cm-143cms
Class 55 - Ridden, Show Hunter 123cms-133cms
SHOW HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES 53-54-55
Cattle Section
Notification Cattle Movement
Important Information for Organisers of Show's & Exhibitors of Cattle 2014.
The following changes are being introduced for exhibitors/keepers of bovine
animals who wish to show cattle - these changes apply for the 2014 showing
season.
Exhibitors/Keepers of cattle are now required to obtain a Certificate of
Compliance prior to the movement of an animal to a Show. Certificates of
Compliance can be obtained online from the Animal Identification & Movement
(AIM) system through the website www.agfood.ie facility or from the Cattle
Movement Notification Agency. When applying for a Certificate of Compliance,
keepers should not specify a destination herd.
On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented to
the Show Secretary along with the bovine passport for the animal. The
Exhibitor/Keeper & the show secretary sign the movement notification section of
the Certificate which will then be sent to the local DVO for recording on the AIM
system.
Please note that only cattle for which a valid Certificate of Compliance is
provided to the Show Secretary will be allowed to be shown on the day of
the show. These Certificates will replace the previously used CMMS 4
forms.
No Certificate of Compliance - No Entry to Show
Class 56 – Young Handlers Competition
Prizes : 1st - €50
2nd - €30 3rd to 6th - €20
Entry Fee €5
Class will be judged on handlers ability and knowledge in the show ring.
Each competitor must be over 12 and under 18 on Show Day.
Commercial Cattle Section
Prizes : 1st - €100 2nd - €50 3rd - €30
Class 57 - Bull calf born in 2014
Class 58 - Heifer calf born in 2014
Class 59 - Heifer likely to make a good Suckler Cow
Entry Fee €12
Pedigree Cattle Section
Prizes : 1st - €100
2nd - €50 3rd - €30
Entry Fee €12
Class 60 - Pedigree Bull any Breed born before 01/09/13
Charolais:
Prizes : 1st - €100 2nd - €50 3rd - €30
Entry Fee €12
Class 61 - Best Pedigree Charolais Heifer born before 01/09/13
Class 62 - Best Pedigree Charolais Heifer born on/between 01/09/13-31/12/13
Class 63 - Best Pedigree Charolais Heifer born in 2014
Class 64 - Best Pedigree Charolais Bull born on/between 01/09/13-31/12/13
Class 65 - Best Pedigree Charolais Bull born in 2014
Limousin:
Prizes : 1st - €100
2nd - €50 3rd - €30
Entry Fee €12
Class 66 - Best Pedigree Limousin Heifer born before 01/09/13
North West Club Calf Championship 2014
Prizes : 1st - €100
2nd - €50 3rd - €30
Entry Fee €12
Rules:
1. Confined to exhibitor bred calves from herds in the North West Limousin
Club area which covers Roscommon, Sligo, Galway and Mayo.
2. Overall champion calf to receive the Michael Dale Memorial cup.
3. Calves born on or after 1/9/2013 are eligible.
4. There will be a separate male and female section.
5. Classes will be divided on age basis on Show Day which will depend on
the number of entries.
Class 67 - North West Club Calf Championship 2014
Bulls born after 01/09/13
Class 68 - North West Club Calf Championship 2014
Heifers born after 01/09/13
Cattle Show Champion
All 1 prize winners are eligible for Cattle Show Champion
st
Sheep Section
Prize Money in the Sheep Section will be paid out on Show Day
1st - €30 2nd - €20 3rd - €15.
Entry Fee €7
Galway
Class 69 Class 70 Class 71 Class 72 Suffolk
Class 73 Class 74 Class 75 Class 76 -
Ram Lamb, Galway Purebred
Ewe Lamb, Galway Purebred
Lambs eligible for All-Ireland not eligible
Ram, Hogget or Aged, Galway Purebred
Ewe, Hogget or Aged, Galway Purebred
Ram Lamb, Suffolk Purebred
Ewe Lamb, Suffolk Purebred
Ram, Hogget or Aged, Suffolk Purebred
Ewe, Hogget or Aged, Suffolk Purebred
Texel
Class 77 Class 78 Class 79 Class 80 -
Ram Lamb Texel Purebred
Ewe Lamb, Texel Purebred
Ram, Hogget or Aged, Texel Purebred
Ewe, Hogget or Aged, Texel Purebred
Charollais
Class 81 Class 82 Class 83 Class 84 -
Ram Lamb, Charollais Purebred
Ewe Lamb, Charollais Purebred
Ram, Hogget or Aged, Charollais Purebred
Ewe, Hogget or Aged, Charollais Purebred
Zwarbles
Class 85 Class 86 Class 87 Class 88 -
Ram Lamb, Zwarbles Purebred
Ewe Lamb, Zwarbles Purebred
Best Ewe Shearling & upwards, Zwarbles Purebred
Best Ram Shearling & upwards, Zwarbles Purebred
Other
New Classes
Class 89 Class 90 -
Purebred Ram any breed other than above
Purebred Ewe any breed other than above
COMMERCIAL
Class 91 Class 92 Class 93 Class 94 Class 95 -
Factory Lamb
Butchers Lamb
Ewe Lamb, Crossbred likely to produce best breeding Ewe
Ewe, Crossbred, Hogget or Aged
Ewe and Ram likely to produce best factory Lamb
Class 96 NEW Class
Friendliest pet lamb sucking from a bottle
Prizes: 1st - €30 2nd - €20 3rd - €15 Entry Fee €5
Entrant must be under 8 years of age on Show Day
Entrant will present a lamb at the show, any breed feeding from
a bottle
Class 97 -
OSMONDS ECOFLEECE
ALL IRELAND PAIR OF GALWAY EWE LAMBS
Sponsored by Osmonds
Prizes
Champion Pair €75 & voucher for 1lt Ecofleece
2nd - €50 & voucher for 1lt Ecofleece
3rd - €25 & voucher for 1lt Ecofleece
4th - A voucher for 1lt Ecofleece
Entry fee €10 per pair of Ewe Lambs
RULES & 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 & 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 Mountbellew show
New
Class 98 –
Young Handler Competition
Prizes: 1st - €30 2nd - €20 3rd - €15.
Entry Fee €5
Entrant must be under 17 years of age on the day of the show
Entrant will present a ram or ewe, any breed at the show
Judging will include style, appearance and ability to handle & show the exhibit
Some knowledge of animal health is important
The criterion is the entrant and his/her ability rather than the exhibit, and takes
into account the age of the exhibitor
CHAMPION RAM LAMB
Confined to 1st prize winners in Classes 69-73-77-81-85
Trophy to winner
CHAMPION EWE LAMB
Confined to 1st prize winners in Classes 70-74-78-82-86
Trophy to winner
CHAMPION RAM
Confined to 1st prize winners in Classes 71-75-79-83-87-89 Trophy to winner
CHAMPION EWE
Confined to 1st prize winners of Classes 72-76-80-84-88-90 Trophy to winner
CHAMPION SHEEP OF THE SHOW
Confined to 1st prize winners in Classes 69 to 95
Trophy sponsored by Mountbellew Agricultural Show Society
Goat Section
Goats will be Judged after the sheep
1st - €30 2nd - €20 3rd - €15.
Class 99 -
Entry Fee €7
Best Goat any age
Cat Section
Entry Fee: €3.50
Cats will be Judged at 12 Noon
Trophies will be awarded unless stated:
Class 100 Class 101 -
All cats must be in owners’ cages
Domestic Cat
Kitten up to 4 months
CHAMPION KITTEN/CAT OF SHOW
Confined to 1st prize winner of Classes 100 & 101
Household Pet Section
Entry Fee: €3.50
Judging after Cat classes
Trophies will be awarded unless stated:
Class 102 Class 103 -
All household pets must be in owners’ cages
Any household Pets other than dogs, cats or feathered
Any household pet of the feathered variety
Dog Section
1st - €20 2nd - €15 3rd - €10.
Classes 104 to 115
Judging @12.30pm
Class 104 Class 105 -
Entry Fee €4
Puppy Dog
Puppy Bitch
BEST PUP IN SHOW (winners in classes 104, 105)
Class 106 Class 107 Class 108 Class 109 -
Jack Russell & Cross Bred Terrier
AV Terrier (except Jack or Cross)
Collie Lassie
Border Collie
THE WILLIE NEWELL CUP (winners in classes 108 & 109)
Class 110 Class 111 Class 112 -
Gun Dog
(Pointer, Retriver, Setter, Springer and Cocker Spaniel)
Labradors
Working Dog
(Dobermann, Boxer, GSD, Malamute, Bernese, Schnauzer)
THE NIALL JOYCE CUP (winners in classes 108, 109 & 112)
Class 113 Class 114 Class 115 -
Toy Group
(Bichon Frise, Cavalier, Maltese, Pomeranian)
Best family large dog
Best Utility Dog
(Bull Dog, Poodle & Dalmation)
CHAMPION DOG & RESERVE CHAMPION
(winners in Classes 104 to 115)
Novelty Classes
Classes 116 to 122 Trophies will be given as prizes
Class116 Class117 -
U 12 Handling
(confined to children in Show area within 10km)
U 14 Handling
(confined to children in Show area within 10km)
A draw will take place of all exhibitors in Class 116 & 117 on Show Day.
Prize: Dog Kennel
Class118 Class119 Class120 Class121 Class122 -
Dog with Disability
Veteran Dog – over 8 years
Dog in fancy dress
Dog I would like to take home
Best Groomed Dog
Home Produce Section
Judging Starts at 12 noon
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €3
Trophy Presented to the most successful Exhibitor in the Home Produce Section
Bread and Scones
Class 123 Class 124 Class 125 Class 126 Class 127 -
6 Plain Scones
Brown Soda Bread
White Soda Bread
Banana Bread (No fruit or nuts allowed)
Ginger Bread
Pastry and Cakes
Class 128 Class 129 Class 130 Class 131 Class 132 Class 133 -
Apple Tart
Chocolate Cake (Chocolate sponge not accepted)
Sponge cake (filled with jam and dusted with caster sugar)
Decorated Sponge Cake
Carrot Cake
Madeira/Marble Cake
Class 134 Class 135 -
Cheese Cake
Novelty Cake (To be judged on appearance)
Buns and Biscuits
Class 136 Class 137 Class 138 -
6 Queen Cakes - Plain
12 Home-made biscuits (2 Varieties)
6 Decorated Queen Cakes
Eggs
Class 139 Class 140 Class 141 -
Six Duck Eggs
Six White Eggs
Six Brown Eggs
Jams/Chutney/Marmalade
Class 142 Class 143 Class 144 Class 145 Class 146 Class 147 Class 148 Class 149 Class 150 Class 151 -
1lb. Pot Raspberry Jam
1lb. Pot Blackberry Jam
1lb. Pot Crab Apple Jelly
1lb. Pot of Jam, any other variety
1lb. Pot Blackcurrant Jam
Jar of Chutney of Your Choice
1lb pot Lemon Curd
1lb. Pot Marmalade
1lb. Pot Rhubarb Jam
1lb. Pot Gooseberry Jam
Woollens & Fancywork Section
Judging starts at 12 noon
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €3
Exhibits previously awarded 1st prize at Mountbellew Show are not eligible to
enter 2014 show. Photo of the 1st prize exhibit will be taken on the day of the
show. All entries must be the exhibitor's own work and be recently completed.
The Nonie Mahoney Memorial Cup will be presented to the most successful
exhibitor in this section. A Replica will be given.
Class 152 Class 153 Class 154 Class 155 Class 156 Class 157 Class 158 Class 159 Class 160 Class 161 Class 162 Class 163 -
Hand Knit Garment. Aran Pattern
Hand Knit Garment Other than Aran Pattern
Any Article in Fine Cotton Thread Crochet
Any Article in Wool Crochet
Any ready to wear garment in Wool Crochet
Any ready to wear garment in Cotton Crochet
Any Article in Embroidery
Any Article in Decoupage
Patchwork – Cushions or Wall Hangings
Patchwork – Quilts
Home-Made Cushion Cover
Any Article in Needlework
(Confined to Adults with Special Needs)
Craft Work Section
Judging starts at 12 noon
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €3
Exhibits previously awarded 1st prize at Mountbellew Show are not eligible to
enter 2014 show.
Photo of the 1st prize exhibit will be taken on the day of the show
All entries must be the exhibitor's own work and be recently completed.
Class 164 Class 165 Class 166 Class 167 Class 168 Class 169 Class 170 -
Souvenir-Strictly Home-Made
Hand Craft confined to Woodwork
‘Back in Time’ Potted Plant in old container (Pre 1960)
Display of 2 Household items (Pre 1960)
Hand Craft (Other than Woodwork or Rushwork)
Something New from Something Old
Any Article in Craftwork
(Souvenir, Woodwork, Rushwork, Fire screen etc.)
(Confined to Adults with Special Needs)
Class 171 -
Mountbellew Show & Galway Federation ICA Competition 2014
‘MARY BROWN PERPETUAL TROPHY’
Theme of the Competition
BACK IN TIME – PRE. 1960
4 Household items – pre 1960 to be displayed
Section 1. -
with
Section 2. -
Arrangement of wild Flowers in an old container.
Rules & Conditions:
1. Items must be able to be carried and fit onto a 4 foot square display.
2. All displays must be completed by 11.00am on the day and not removed
until 4.30pm.
3. Competition confined to Galway Federation ICA Guilds.
Entry Fee €10
Garden Flower Section
Judging starts at 12 noon
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €3
The Miland Perpetual Cup will be presented to most successful exhibitor in
Classes 172 – 184.
Class 172 Class 173 Class 174 Class 175 Class 176 Class 177 Class 178 -
Foliage Plant in a Pot
Flowering Plant in a pot
(excluding Geranium or Perlargonium)
Geranium or Perlargonium plant in a pot
3 Dahlia Blooms Decorative
3 Dahlia Blooms Cactus
6 Dahlia Blooms any variety, may be mixed
Bunch of Cut Flowers in a vase
Class 179 Class 180 Class 181 Class 182 Class 183 Class 184 -
Hybrid Tea Roses 3 Blooms
Floribunda Rose 1 Spray
Rose of the Show 1 Bloom (Trophy to the winner)
Vase of 3 Hydrangea Blooms
Best Window Box (Max size 60 cm X 24 cm)
Gladiola 1 Spike in a Vase
Garden Produce Section
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
Judging starts at 12 noon
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €3
The Briggs Cup will be awarded to the most successful exhibitor in Classes 185
& 186.
The Bernard Cunningham Cup will be awarded to the most successful exhibitor
in Classes 188-198.
Class 185 Class 186 Class 187 Class 188 Class 189 Class 190 Class 191 Class 192 Class 193 Class 194 Class 195 Class 196 Class 197 Class 198 Class 199 -
Dish of 5 Cooking Apples- 1 variety named
Dish of 5 Dessert Apples - 1 variety named
2 X 1lb Jars of Honey
6 Tomatoes. Home Grown. Complete with Stems
2 Heads of Lettuce
2 Heads of Cabbage - The Hussey Family Memorial trophy to
Winner. Replica to be taken home
5 Show Onions
5 Onions grown from Sets
3 Beetroot, any variety
3 Parsnips
3 Garden Carrots
3 Stalks of Rhubarb
Collection of Vegetables, not less than 4 and not more than 8
varieties (kinds). Home Produced
Best Collection of Fresh Garden Herbs 4-8 varieties
Best Scarecrow
Junior Sections
(Under 16 on Show Day unless otherwise stated)
Craft Work Junior Section
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €2
In classes with 10 or more entries there will be a 4th prize of €3
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
Class 200 Class 201 Class 202 Class 203 Class 204 Class 205 Class 206 Class 207 -
Soft Toy – e.g. Knitting, sewing, etc
Any Article made from paper (No Kits allowed)
Any Article in Playdoh, Clay or Plasticine
Hand Craft confined to Metalwork – U17
Hand Craft confined to Woodwork – U17
Hand Craft confined to ‘Kennex’. (Max size 12 x12 inch)
Any Article made from Recyclable materials e.g plastic bottles etc.
Decorated Hurling/Camogie Stick
Art & Handwriting Junior Section
In classes with 10 or more entries there will be extra prizes
All prize winners will receive trophies
Entry Fee €2
Class 208 - Art on Canvas (unframed) Acrylics or Oils U9 on Show Day
Class 209 - Art on Canvas (unframed) Acrylics or Oils U14 on Show Day
Class 210 - Art on Canvas (unframed) Acrylics or Oils
(Confined to Children with Special Needs u16 on Show Day)
Class 211 - Painting/Drawing - U10 yrs on Show Day (A4 size)
Class 212 - Colouring Competition- U8 yrs (available on www.mountbellewshow.com)
Class 213 - Colouring Competition- U6 yrs (available on www.mountbellewshow.com)
Class 214 - Painting/Drawing-A3 size Paper - U14
Class 215 - Best Decorated ‘Get Well’ Card - Home Made U10 years on Show Day
Class 216 - Best Decorated ‘New Baby’ Card - Home Made U13 years on Show Day
Please note that in Class 215 & Class 216 there are no kits allowed.
Class 217 - Drawing, Painting or decorated Birthday Card
Confined to Children with Special Needs U16
Class 218 - Drawing, Painting or decorated Birthday Card
Confined to Adults with Special Needs over 16
Class 219 - Hand Writing - U9 years old on Show day "Hey diddle diddle"
(Printed writing) (available on www.mountbellewshow.com)
Class 220 - Hand Writing - U13 years old on Show day (Joined up writing)
"I see His Blood Upon the Rose" By Joseph Mary Plunkett
(available on www.mountbellewshow.com)
Class 221 - Computerised Poster - Mountbellew Agricultural Show 2015
Class 222 - Design the 2015 Mountbellew Agricultural Show Schedule Cover
Woollens & Fancywork Junior Section
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €2
In classes with 10 or more entries there will be a 4th prize of €3
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
Class 223 Class 224 -
Friendship Bracelet
Crafts using Textiles – (U17 yrs old on Show Day)
Garden Produce & Flower Junior Section
In classes with 10 or more entries there will be extra prizes
All prize winners will receive trophies
Class 225 -
Entry Fee €2
Best Collection of Wild Flowers.
Confined to Children in National School in June 2014.
Class 226 Class 227 Class 228 Class 229 Class 230 -
Best Arrangement of Flowers in a Vase
Best Collection of leaves (named)
Best Decorated Egg
Best Decorated Vegetable.
5 Potatoes on A Plate any variety
Home Produce Junior Section
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €2
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
In classes with 10 or more entries there will be a 4th prize of €3
Home Produce Teenage Section 13 – 18 years old
Trophy for the most successful Exhibitor in the Home Produce Teenager
Section will be presented by Coffee Domain, Mountbellew.
Class 231 6 Decorated Queen Cakes
Class 232 Class 233 Class 234 Class 235 Class 236 Class 237 Class 238 -
6 Plain Scones
6 Queen Cakes
6 Muffins (2 Varieties)
Apple Tart
Decorated Sponge Cake
Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Baking (Queen cakes, scones, brown bread etc)
Confined to 13-18 yr old with Special Needs.
Home Produce Children Section 12 year olds and under
Trophy for the most successful Exhibitor in the Home Produce Children
Section will be presented by Coffee Domain, Mountbellew.
Class 239 6 Decorated Queen Cakes
Class 240 6 Queen Cakes
Class 241 6 Plain Scones
Class 242 6 Rice Krispie Buns
Class 243 Apple Tart
Class 244 Decorated Gingerbread person
Farm Produce Section
Judging starts at 12 noon
Prize Money in the Farm Produce Section will be paid out on Show Day
Prizes are as follows unless otherwise stated
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
The Rowan Cup Classes 245-249
The Mill Cup Classes 250-254
Class 245 Class 246 Class 247 Class 248 Class 249 Class 250 Class 251 Class 252 Class 253 Class 254 -
Entry Fee €3
Boiled Potatoes 5 (Table sample correctly named)
Early Crop Potatoes - 5 British Queen
Main Crop Potatoes – 5 Records
Main Crop Potatoes – 5 Kerr Pinks
3 Turnips (Swedes)
Best Sward of Grass 18" x 12 " (45cms x 30cms)
Sheaf of Oats - Tied in the Traditional Way
Sheaf of Barley - Tied in the Traditional Way
1/4 Bale of Hay
3 Sods of Turf
Art Section
Judging starts at 12 noon
Prize Money in this Section will be paid out on Show Day
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €3
NOTE: All entries to be exhibited at owners risk. Framed or Unframed
Class 255 Class 256 Class 257 Class 258 Class 259 Class 260 -
Landscape or Seascape
Portrait
Still Life
Modern Art
Art (Any theme other than above)
Art (Any theme) (Confined to Persons with Special Needs)
Photography Section
Judging starts at 12 noon
1st - €20 2nd - €12 3rd - €8
Entry Fee €3
All Photos must be not exceed 7 inch x 5 inch and they must be card mounted
Exhibits previously awarded 1st prize at Mountbellew Show are not eligible to enter.
Photo of the 1st prize exhibit will be taken on the day of the show
All entries must be the exhibitor's own work and be recently completed.
Class 261 Class 262 Class 263 Class 264 Class 265 Class 266 -
A Photo of Plant Life
A Photo of Animal Life
A photo of a face or faces
A Photo of Anything Unusual
A Photo Of Caught on the Hop
A Photo of Scenic Beauty
Best Overall photograph
To be chosen from all entries of classes 261 - 266
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Mountbellew Agricultural Show
The show yard will open at 8:30 am.
Judging in Horse Section starts at 10 am sharp.
Judging in Cattle Section starts at 11 am sharp.
Judging in Sheep Section starts at 12 noon.
Judging in the Dog Section starts at 12.30 pm.
All other exhibits must be in before 11:30am and CAN
NOT BE REMOVED BEFORE 4pm.
The Show Society will not be responsible for any
exhibit that are not removed by 5.30 pm
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Mountbellew Agricultural Show
Rules of the Show 2014
1.
All livestock exhibited must be bona fide property of the exhibitor at least
three months prior to the show. (Entire animals intended for breeding purposes
expected), and in the cases of Farm & Garden Produce, Woolens & Fancy work,
the bona fide produce of the exhibitor’s Farm, garden or home at the time of
entry. There must be no substitution for the animal or article in any class.
2.
The Judge’s decision as to the merit shall be final and objections on other
points to be lodged with the secretary (in writing) by 4pm on the day of show,
with a fee of €25. All objections upheld, but retained if the objections are
considered frivolous.
3.
The Judges are empowered to award prizes in the classes for livestock in
which there is not sufficient competition, if the animal receives 75 marks or over.
In all the classes no 1st prize shall be awarded unless there are two exhibits, the
property of different owners. The Judges may withhold any or all prizes in any
class in which they consider that sufficient merit has not been shown.
4.
In the classes for farm produce, home produce, garden, woollens & fancy
goods no competitor will be allowed to enter more than THREE exhibits in any
one class.
5.
The entry form must be signed by the exhibitor and must be accompanied
by the correct entry fee; otherwise such entries need not be accepted or entered
in the Show.
6.
The show yard will open at 8:30 am. Judging in Horse Section starts at 10
am sharp. Judging in Sheep Section starts at 12 noon, Judging in the Dog
Section starts at 12.30 pm and all other exhibits must be in before 11:30am and
CAN NOT BE REMOVED BEFORE 4pm. The Show Society will not be
responsible for any exhibits that are not removed by 5.30 pm
7.
The competitor receiving the largest amount of money value will be
considered the most successful unless otherwise stated (see home produce),
when competitors are awarded prizes to the same value the greatest number of
prizes will be then considered most successful.
8.
The committee will not be responsible for the loss or accidents, etc. of any
kind which may occur to Exhibitor, Exhibits, Visitors or otherwise.
9.
For every person that enters more than 6 entries they will get one entry
free. i.e. cheapest one free.
10. All entries are subject to the above rules and any exhibitor who violates or
ignores them shall forfeit all prizes he or she may be entitled to at the show and
will not be refunded Entrance Fees. The Committee reserves the right to refuse
any entry.
Irish Shows Association
General ISA Rules for 2014
Specific Requirements Horses & Other Equines
As from 1st May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or other equines
are gathered must be registered with the Department of Agriculture. Owners/persons in charge of such
gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of
movements on/off their premises. Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by
the Department for the purposes of tracing disease. It is important therefore that Show organisers should
contact their local District Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with
the requirements.
Any further information on the requirements for moving of horses and equines to shows will be provided on
the Department's website www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentificationmovement
Eligibility of Shows:
Shows wishing to participate in the 2014 Championships and be eligible to hold qualifiers must have collected
the Championship Fund (currently 5%) from Horse, Pony, Cattle & Sheep. Class prize money for the year
2013 and forwarded the amount so collected, in full to the Irish Shows Association within the stipulated period
of not more than 30 days from the date of the show. Alternative methods of meeting this obligation are not
acceptable.
Any show or competitor in breach of the Rules set out below will be disqualified from participating or
competing in these Championships.
These General Rules and those relating to individual championships (where applicable) should be published in
the show schedule and catalogue of the participating shows and must be strictly observed.
Qualifying Rounds: (Qualifiers)
Qualifying rounds will take place at shows designated by the Irish Shows Association.
Responsibility of Exhibitors:
a. Exhibitors accept that the Judge’s decision is final in all cases. Any abuse of Judges will not be
tolerated. Where a dispute or case for complaint arises, the matter should only be dealt with under 6.
below.
b. Winners of Qualifiers are themselves responsible for entering their qualifiers (or exhibits) for the
final in accordance with 10 & 11 above, within one hour of qualifying.
c. Winners of qualifiers will compete in the final.
d. The Irish Shows Association in conjunction with the sponsor reserve the right to alter or amend the
rules of the competition as may be necessary where appropriate.
e. Shows and competitors must contact the ISA for details of any championships and not the sponsor
involved.
f. Objections must be lodged in writing with the I.S.A. representative at the show and the Show
Secretary within half an hour following the completion of judging, together with a fee of €50, or
other stated fee, which is refundable in the event of the objection being upheld.
g. Any exhibitor who makes a false declaration or misrepresents a fact regarding themselves or their
exhibit are liable to disqualification and/or forfeiture of any prizes awarded.
Responsibilities of Shows hosting Championship Finals:
a. A deduction of 5% of the prize money will be collected by the show and forwarded to the I.S.A. within
30 days of the Final.
b. Championship finals must start not later than 2pm on the day of the show and the advertised time
must be adhered to as far as possible. If necessary, other show classes should be either postponed or
relocated to allow for this.
NOTICE OF INTEREST TO CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Irish Law(EU Directive): Under Irish Law, all horses moving from one location to another
must be accompanied by their passports. It is in your own interest to ensure that this is the
case. Failure to do so is an offence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to
result in a fine of up to €3,000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current
owner.
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Embryo Transfer: Where a foal is produced by this method, the dam's passport must bear a
declaration dated, stamped, and signed by the stallion owner (or accredited practitioner where AI is
involved) stating the date on which the dam was last covered (or inseminated) and the name of the
covering stallion.
The owners of Champions and Reserve Champions are invited to submit the animals' passports to the
ISA head office where the placing will be endorsed and officially stamped with the seal if the ISA as a
permanent record.
It is in the interest of shows hosting championship finals that photographs and results are forwarded
to the Irish Farmers Journal immediately following judging.
Notification Cattle Movement
Important Information for Organisers of Show's & Exhibitors of Cattle 2014.
Keepers wishing to show cattle in 2014 must obtain a Certificate of Compliance prior to the movement of the
animal to the Show. This ensures that the animal(s) in question has the necessary TB, BR and BVD tests
recorded on the Department’s database and that the keeper presenting the animal is not restricted by the
Department.
Certificates of Compliance can be obtained online from the Animal Identification and Movement (AIM)
system through the www.agfood.ie facility or from the Cattle Movement Notification Agency. When applying
for a Certificate of Compliance, keepers should not specify a destination herd. On the day of the Show, the
Certificate of Compliance should be presented to the Show Secretary along with the bovine passport for the
animal. The keeper and the Show Secretary will then sign the Movement Notification section of the
Certificate which will then be sent to the local DVO for recording onto the AIM system.
Please note that only cattle for which a valid Certificate of Compliance is provided to the Show Secretary can
be shown on the day of the Show
Special Notice to Calf Exhibitors 2014
Suckler Welfare Scheme.
Suckler exhibitors should forward receipts of attendance conformation at shows to the department.
Once department have got conformation the suckler welfare grant will be reissued.
Specific Requirements - Sheep
Identification
All sheep must be individually identified with plastic eartags issued on accordance with the requirements of
the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).
Movement Documentation
All consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by the completed dispatch document.
Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded. Sheep from non-restricted flocks only
can be moved to shows. In the case of flocks restricted following diagnosis of scrapie, sheep possessing the
ARR/ARR genotype only may be exhibited. The movement of these ARR/ARR genotype sheep must be
accompanied with the relevant movement permit (SCR/10), which can be obtained from the Local District
Veterinary Office in the county where the flock is located.
AIM Notification
The movement of sheep to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded on AIM. This is
done using a copy of the owners dispatch document as follows:
1. The Owner/Keeper presents the signed and completed dispatch document to the show secretary who
checks it to ensure that it is completed in full.
2. The Show Secretary fills in the MART section of the dispatch document with (i) the show number; (ii)
the date of the move back to the source holding; (iii) stamps is with the show stamp; (iv) signs the
dispatch document.
3. The Show Secretary then forwards the completed pink section of the dispatch document to the local
DVO within 7 days of the show movement.
4. The Show Secretary keeps the white copy for his/her records,
5. The source/destination keeper keeps the bottom yellow copy to enter it into their flock registry.
6. Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.
Flock Register
All movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in your flock register.
Exports (to Member States of the European Union including Northern Ireland
All sheep must be accompanied by TRACES intra community trade certificate for ovine animals. A TRACES
message, corresponding with the TRACES certificate, will be sent for each animal or consignment being
dispatched to the show (this will be performed by Department officials of the DVO). Exhibitors are advised to
contact their Local District Veterinary Office & the show society in Northern Ireland well in advance of any
show where sales may take place to determine the suitability of the show for exports (e.g. premises and
sheep status), availability of veterinary staff for export certification and to have the necessary arrangements
out in place.
Attendance of sheep from scrapie monitored flocks at shows and sales in 2014
Shows between 1st May and 30th September
Sheep from scrapie monitored flocks will be permitted to attend agricultural shows taking place between
May 1st and September 30th without restriction or separation from other categories of sheep.