glen show 2014 entry booklet

Taispeántas Talmhaíochta Ghleanncholmcille

ENTRY BOOKLETGLENCOLMCILLE

AGRICULTURAL SHOWSaturday August 2nd 2014

Closing Date for Entries Friday 4th July 2014

COMMITTEE 2014Chairperson: Michael O'Gara

Kevin McGinleyJosephine O'Byrne

Clare O'ByrneMartin Cunningham

Sean J. McGinleyPaddy Hegarty

Pat CurranDeclan O'Byrne

Josie Carr

Dermot GillespieVictor Fuller

Andrew O'GaraPaul Molloy

Christy ByrneJohnny CannonEnda GillespieÁine Cunnea

Meg Kavanagh

SHOW AREA MAP FOR LOCAL / CONFINED CATTLE ONLY

Glencolmcille

Ardara

Glenties

Dungloe

Killybegs

Local area / confined cattle area means the area included in the Parishes of Ardara, Glenties, Upper Rosses, Inver,

Killybegs (Killaghtee), Kilcar and Glencolmcille.

Kilcar

Tug o’ War ChallengeA Tug o’War exhibition will be given as part of this years show.

Both The Clonmany B Senior World Champions and the Clonmany B U-18 World Champions are looking for any team willing to provide them with a challenge. If you are up for a Tug o’War

challenge, enter your team using the class entry forms.

(CONFINED SECTIONS FOR ALL ANIMALS)Cattle

Entry Fee €10 - Prizes 1st €60, 2nd €40, 3rd €20All animals to be haltered and halter trained - otherwise

owners will be asked to return animals to trailerJudging will commence at 12.00pm sharp

Class 1: Beef type heifer showing no permanent teethClass 2: Best breeding heiferClass 3: Best Beef type cow or heifer in milk or in calfClass 4: Best Suckling cow with own calf at foot (calf strictly born in 2014)Class 5: Best calf born between September 1st 2013 to

December 31st 2013 male or femaleClass 6: Best male calf born from January 1st 2014 to March 31st 2014Class 7: Best female calf born from January 1st 2014 to March 31st 2014Class 8: Best calf born from 1st April 2014 onwards Male or FemaleClass 9: Best pair of animals from one herd

Overall champion calf of confined classesOverall champion animal of confined classes

Local unhaltered- Glencolmcille/ Kilcar Area onlyClass 10: Best heifer (penned)Class 11: Best cow and calf (penned)

SheepEntry Fee €5 – Prizes 1st €40, 2nd €20, 3rd €10

(Adequate handling should be provided by the entrant when entering more than one animal in a class)

Judging will be begin at 11.00am sharp

Black-FacedMelville Maxwell Cup for the Best Black-Faced Ewe Lamb

Class 12: Best black-faced hogget eweClass 13: Best black-faced ewe, 2yrs old & upwardsClass 14: Best black-faced ewe lambClass 15: Best pair black-faced ewe lambsClass 16: Best black-faced ram, 2yrs & upwardsClass 17: Best black-faced shearling ramClass 18: Best black-faced ram lamb

Horned Mountain Sheep(Sheep entered in Cat. 12, 13, 14 & 18 are not eligible

to enter the “Horned Mountain Sheep” section.)Class 19: Best horned mountain hogget eweClass 20: Best horned mountain ewe, 2yrs & upwardsClass 21: Best horned mountain ewe lambClass 22: Best horned mountain ram lamb

Cross BredLar Chomhairle Paróiste Gleann Cholm Cille

Cup for best cross bred ewe lambClass 23: Best cross bred hogget eweClass 24: Best cross bred ewe 2yrs old & upwardsClass 25: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb <35kgClass 26: Best butchers lamb

The committee reserve the right to cancel any class(es) due to insufficient entries.

(OPEN SECTIONS FOR ALL ANIMALS)Cattle

Entry Fee €10 - Prizes 1st €60, 2nd €40, 3rd €20All animals to be haltered and halter trained - otherwise

owners will be asked to return animals to trailerClass 27: Beef type heifer showing no permanent teethClass 28: Best breeding heiferClass 29: Best Beef type cow or heifer in milk or in calfClass 30: Best Suckling cow withown calf at foot (calf strictly born in 2014)Class 31: Best calf born between September 1st 2013 to

December 31st 2013 male or femaleClass 32: Best male calf born from January 1st 2014 to March 31st 2014Class 33: Best female calf born from January 1st 2014 to March 31st 2014Class 34: Best calf born from 1st April 2014 onwards Male or FemaleClass 35: Best pair of animals from one herd

Pure Bred CharolaisClass 36: Best bull calf born September through DecemberClass 37: Best heifer calf born September through DecemberClass 38: Best bull calf born January through AprilClass 39: Best heifer calf born January through April

Overall champion calf born 2013Overall champion winner in the cattle open section

Reserve Champion of the day

Sheep Shearing CompetitionEntries for Ladies and Gents Sheep Shearing Competitions (hand shears) can

be made using the class entry forms. Entries can also be taken on the day.

SheepEntry Fee €5 – Prizes 1st €40, 2nd €20, 3rd €10

(Adequate handling should be provided by the entrant when entering more than one animal in a class)

Black-FacedClass 40: Best black-faced hogget eweClass 41: Best black-faced aged ewe, 2yrs & upwardsClass 42: Best black-faced ewe lambClass 43: Best pair black-faced ewe lambsClass 44: Best black-faced aged ram, 2yrs & upClass 45: Best black-faced shearling ramClass 46: Best black-faced ram lamb

Cross BredClass 47: Best cross bred hogget eweClass 48: Best cross bred ewe 2yrs old & upwardsClass 49: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb <35kgClass 50: Best butchers lamb

CheviotThe Connie Doherty Memorial Cup for the Best Overall Cheviot.

Class 51: Best Cheviot ewe lambClass 52: Best Cheviot ram lambClass 53: Best Cheviot eweClass 54: Best Cheviot ram

SwaledaleClass 55: Best Swaledale Ewe LambClass 56: Best Swaledale Ram LambClass 57: Best Swaledale Hogget EweClass 58: Best Swaledale Hogget RamClass 59: Best Swaledale Aged RamClass 60: Best Swaledale Aged Ewe

Rare BreedClass 61: Best Rare Breed SheepOverall champion in the Black Faced sheep class (confined & open)Overall champion in the Cross Bred sheep class (confined & open)

Overall champion in the Cheviot Sheep ClassOverall Champion in the Swaledale Sheep Class


PoultryEntry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

Class 62: Best large HenClass 63: Best large RoosterClass 64: Best Bantam HenClass 65: Best Bantam RoosterClass 66: Best large DrakeClass 67: Best large DuckClass 68: Best Rare Breed

Vegetable & Farm ProduceEntry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7), 2nd €5, 3rd €3

Class 69: Best Six early potatoesClass 70: Best Six Late potatoesClass 71: Best Six ShallotsClass 72: Best Three roots of beetrootClass 73: Best five red onionsClass 74: Best five onionsClass 75: Best twelve pods of peasClass 76: Best Two heads of crisp lettuceClass 77: Best Two heads of cabbageClass 78: Best Three roots of parsnipClass 79: Best Three roots of carrotsClass 80: Best Three stalks of rhubarbClass 81: Best Two stems of parsley, with rootsClass 82: Best Three roots of turnipClass 83: Best six tomatoes - (must have at least 1 inch of stem attached)Class 84: Best collection of fruit & veg.,5<>7 presentation will countClass 85: * Best Three heaviest potatoes-THESE CAN BE ENTERED ON THE DAYClass 86: Best Six white hen eggsClass 87: Best Six brown hen eggsClass 88: Best Six duck eggsClass 89: * Best Disaster Class! Any veg gone wrong-* This can be entered on the dayClass 90: Best Sod of Pasture: 30cm X 30cmChildren’s Home Grown Vegetables

Entry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3Class 91: Best Six Late potatoesClass 92: Best Six early potatoesClass 93: Best Five onionsClass 94: Best Three roots of turnipsClass 95: Best Three roots of carrotsClass 96: Best Two heads of crisp lettuceClass 97: Best Two heads of cabbageClass 98: * Best DISASTER CLASS: Any veg gone wrong! *This can be enterd on the dayClass 99: BEST BASKET OF VEGETABLES- Presentation will count

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Jam Making, Honey & ButterEntry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

1Lb PotClass 100: Best Home-made blackcurrant jamClass 101: Best Home-made gooseberry jamClass 102: Best Home-made rhubarb jamClass 103: Best Home-made marmaladeClass 104: Best Home-made raspberry jamClass 105: Best Home-made strawberry jamClass 106: Best Home-made blackberry jamClass 107: Best Home-made pot of jam not listed aboveClass 108: Best pot of home-farmed honeyClass 109: Best section of home-farmed honeyClass 110: Best print of butter

Cake Making & SconesEntry fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3McGinley Cup for best overall bake

Class 111: Best Soda BreadClass 112: Best Soda bread with fruitClass 113: Best Brown breadClass 114: Best Potato cake/breadClass 115: Best Six wheaten sconesClass 116: Best Six white soda sconesClass 117: Best Six assorted home-made biscuitsClass 118: Best Porter cakeClass 119: Best Madeira cakeClass 120: Best Fruit cake, richClass 121: Best Fruit cake, lightClass 122: Best Sponge sandwich or jam rollClass 123: Best Six queen cakesClass 124: Best Apple tart, short crust pastryClass 125: Best Rhubarb tartClass 126: Best Victoria sandwichClass 127: Best Boxty sconeClass 128: Best treacle breadClass 129: Best Any bake not mentioned aboveClass 130: Afternoon Tea – consisting of: 4 plain tea scones, 6” Victoria

Sponge (Filling of choice), 1lb. loaf tin fruitcake & 1 pot of home- made jam (own choice), all to be displayed on a small tray & presentation will count – Prizes 1st €20, 2nd €10, 3rd €5

Painting & Sketching (Amateur)Entry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

(All paintings to be no larger than 30”x24” including the frame)Class 131: Any subject in oilClass 132: Any subject in acrylicClass 133: Any subject in watercolourClass 134: Any subject in pencilClass 135: Any subject in crayonClass 136: Any subject in penClass 137: Any painting of any medium or sketch for secondary schools

Full time artists are invited to submit two pieces, artists names will appear beside piece and no prizes will be given.

Photography (Amateur)Entry fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

(All Photos to be 10”x8” & mounted, except postcard view)Class 138: Any subject <16yrsClass 139: Best colour/B&W of animal/wildlife/natureClass 140: Best colour/B&W scenic photoClass 141: Best colour/B&W winter sceneClass 142: Best colour/B&W farm sceneClass 143: Best postcard view, (size to be 6”x4”)Class 144: Best humourous Photograph

Full time artists are invited to submit two pieces, artists names will appear beside piece and no prizes will be given.

Children’s SectionEntry fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

(All posters/paintings/drawings are to be A4 size)Class 145: Any hand crafted itemClass 146: Any painting in watercolour <13yrsClass 147: Any drawing or sketch in pencil, crayon, marker <13yrsClass 148: Best specimen of handwriting <8yrs, 5 linesClass 149: Best specimen of handwriting, 8-10yrs, 8 linesClass 150: Best specimen of hand writing, 10-13 yrs, 10 linesClass 151: Best poster national school entitled “Glencomcille Agricultural Show”Class 152: Best poster any age entitled “Glencolmcille Agricultural Show”Class 153: Best decorated hardboiled egg, <13 yrsClass 154: Best article in Lego or similar materialClass 155: Best decorated rice crispie bunsClass 156: Best decorated queen cakesClass 157: Best decorated potatoClass 158: Best decorated wellyClass 159: Best decorated wooden spoonClass 160: Best collageClass 161: Best Short Story entitled “Show Day”Class 162: Best item made from Play DohClass 163: Best designed mini garden on top of a biscuit tin lid

Flower ArrangingEntry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

Class 164: A small flower arrangement for a tableClass 165: A large flower arrangement for a tableClass 166: A miniature flower displayClass 167: A miniature garden display (12" x 12" max size)Class 168: An Easter arrangement for a tableClass 169: An Autumn arrangement for a tableClass 170: A Christmas arrangement for a tableClass 171: A buttonhole arrangementClass 172: A vase of RosesClass 173: Wildflower arrangementClass 174: An artificial flower arrangement

Arts & CraftsEntry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

Class 175: Best example of woodworkClass 176: Best example of metalworkClass 177: Best example of StoneworkClass 178: Best example of basketry, made from rod, rush or strawClass 179: Six hand cut turfClass 180: Clew of ropeClass 181: St Bridget’s CrossClass 182: Any item made from recycled materialsClass 183: Best Handmade Rug

Home CraftsEntry Fee €2 – Prizes 1st €7, 2nd €5, 3rd €3

Class 184: Ladies or gents cardigan or pullover (hand knitted)Class 185: Aran design hat (hand knitted)Class 186: Any design hat (hand knitted)Class 187: Pair of socks – any wool plain or fancy (hand knitted)Class 188: Knitted toyClass 189: Christmas decoration (hand knitted)Class 190: Any hand knitted item not listed aboveClass 191: Crochet doily in cotton or woolClass 192: Any crochet garment in cotton or woolClass 193: Crochet toyClass 194: Crochet Christmas decoration in cotton or woolClass 195: Any crochet item not listed aboveClass 196: Any embroidery article in wool or cottonClass 197: Any counted thread article in wool or cottonClass 198: Any patchwork articleClass 199: Mixed methods any articleClass 200: Children’s section – Any child’s homecraft


SHOW RULES1. The closing date for entries is 4th of July, no late entries will be received past

this date. All entries must have fee with them to be valid and accepted2. All cups are perpetual and are to be returned to the committee by the 30th of June 20143. Exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor for at least two months before date of the

show and in the confined classes must be domiciled in the stated are for the period.4. Exhibits in the Farm and Vegetable section must be grown by the exhibitor5. The show secretary, acting through the officers, may refuse

an entry without assigning any reason.6. The show is not responsible for any damages to any of the exhibits 7. Only entries that are in the booklet will be admitted to the classes unless

it has been an oversight of the committee – no exceptions8. The Judges decisions are final.9. The judges may withhold a prize in any class in which in their opinion there

is not sufficient merit. The judges’ decision to “merit” will be final.10. In the case of only one exhibit in a Class, the Judge may award a 1st prize if in

their opinion the quality is high enough, otherwise a merit may be awarded11. In classes where there are more than ten entries the judges may award an additional prize

if the exhibits in their opinion warrant such an award; 4th prize is equal to 3rd prize12. Animals for exhibition in the show must be in the show grounds at least 30

minutes before judging commences in their sections All animals should be halter trained and haltered on the day unless the category says otherwise. All entries in the marquee must also be in at least 30 minutes before judging begins.

13. There shall be no tampering or moving of the exhibits entered14. No free admission will be given other than children15. No exhibit shall be removed from the Marquee before 5.00pm without prior notice; prize

giving will be from 3.30pm to 4.00pm. All prizes must be claimed on the day of the show. 16. Under no circumstances should any of the items be lifted by anyone other than

the person who entered them, they are not free for anyone to take.17. “Confined” in the CATTLE section is defined in the map at the front of

the entry booklet, otherwise confined is the area from Glencolmcille to the top of Glengesh Pass and out to the Blue Haven Hotel.

18. “Open” in the animal categories is defined as anyone being eligible to enter no matter where your address is.

19. Adequate handling should be provided for the amount of animals entered in any one category20. All photo’s are to be 10”x8” and mounted on card, except postcards, all paintings are

to be no larger than 30”x24” to include the frame and all posters are to be A4 size21. The winners of the confined sections automatically qualify for Overall Champion22. Any person who interferes in any way with a judge will forfeit any prizes they may have in that

section and will be barred from entering the show for a period as decided by the committee.23. The general public are not permitted in the Marquee during judging and only

stewards who have no entries in those categories will accompany the judge24. All Exhibitors are responsible for their own entries and ensuring they are entered

in their proper class, Please pay attention to headings and class numbers.25. THERE IS NO FREE ADMITTANCE TO THE SHOW GROUNDS FOR

ANY PERSON WHO HAS LIVESTOCK ENTERED IN THE SHOW26. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES: The committee reserve the right

to cancel any class(es) due to insufficient entries.

REGULATIONSCATTLEThe requirements set out below are intended to protect the health of the animals at shows and sales, to minimise the risk of exposure to disease. Exhibitors should:• Move animals direct from farm to show grounds• Disinfect the vehicle used to transport animals before and after use• Insist that all steps necessary to protect animals are taken by the show Committee• Ensure that the required documentation which should accompany the

animals is in order before the date of the Show and contact the local District Veterinary Office when deciding to exhibit at any show.

ANIMAL HEALTH STATUSTB • All animals must come from herds which are not restricted and have

a clear heard test within the previous twelve months.• No pre-movement test is required for TB however, it is recommended by the department

that a 30 day pre-movement test for TB should apply to all Shows and Sales

BRUCELLOSIS• All animals must come from herds which are not restricted• All eligible animals (i.e. females aged 12 months and over and bulls aged 12 months

and over) must be 30 day pre-movement tested for Brucellosis. However, these animals may move to any number of shows within the validity period of the same 30 day pre-movement test. However, female animals aged 18 months and over and bulls aged 12 months and over may only be sold on foot of any 30 day pre-movement test

• No animals allowed entry without current cattle test and ID Card.

SHEEPIDENTIFICATION• On movement off the holding all sheep must be individually identified by an

approved ear tag(s) bearing letters IE, an eight- character flock/herd number and an individual number of no more than 5 digits in accordance with the requirements of NSIS. Homebred sheep must be tagged in the left ear while sheep that have been on one or more previous holdings must also have a tag in the right ear.

MOVEMENT DOCUMENTATION• All consignments of sheep being moved must have completes dispatch documentation.

Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded.

FLOCK REGISTER• All movement of sheep to and from shows must be recorded

in your flock register, use event code “s”• Attendance of sheep from scrapie monitored flocks at shows and

sales in 2006, shows between 1st May and 30th September.• Sheep from scrapie monitored flocks will be permitted to attend

Agricultural shows taking place between 1st May and 30th September without restriction or separation from other categories of sheep

COLLECTION POINTS will be organised in the Lace House, Glencolmcille, and in Carrick Tourist Information Point between 6pm and 9pm on Friday 4th July 2014 (the closing date). Entries can be left in Kilcar Post Office, in Carrick Tourist Information Point or sent in the post to show secretary or to any committee member on or before Friday 4th July 2014. Entry forms also available on Facebook.

Crafts & Produce Show E Sheep Show E Cattle Show E Poultry Show

Trade Stalls E Bouncy Castle E Tug-o'-War E Sheep Shearing

Music with Eunan McIntyre and other events to be con� rmed

Show Dance at 10pmDancing to CUFFLINKS

and selection of Show Queen followed by Disco

Taispeántas Talmhaíochta Ghleanncholmcille

2014 GLENCOLMCILLEAGRICULTURAL SHOW

Commences at 9.00am

Saturday 2nd August 2014

STALLS ARE WELCOME,

BUT MUST BE PRE-BOOKED AND PRE-PAID

Closing date for entries: Friday 4th July 2014

Tel: 087 3409731 Email: [email protected] Glencolmcille Agricultural Show

glen show 2014 entry booklet

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