HO31Q: The Quality Onion All Ireland Championship

Horticultural Competitions ➤ ISA Qualifiers Sat 14th Jun 2025 - Sun 15th Jun 2025

RULES AND CONDITIONS

  1. In this competition, the produce must be the property of and grown by the exhibitor.
  2. Each exhibit is to consist of the following: A dish of 5 onions of any variety.
  3. The onions may be grown from either seed or sets.
  4. The onions may be Autumn or Spring sown. The variety to be correctly named.
  5. Each onion must be tied and weigh not more than 450grams.
  6. The onions to be harvested and have clear unbroken skins.
  7. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows. Two exhibits may qualify for the Final, if the Judges agree that the standard is high enough.

COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED AS FOLLOWS: 

  • Condition/ Quality: 25 points
  • Uniformity and Shape: 25 points
  • Size/ Weight: 10 points, Colour: 10 points
  • Overall presentation/ attractiveness: 10 points

Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk. These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A. Rules.

FINAL VIRGINIA SHOW Wednesday 21st August 2024
FINAL Entry Fee: €6
FINAL Prizes: 1st €200; 2nd €125; 3rd €75; 4th €50; 5th €25; 6th €25. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final.

PRIZES; First - €25, Second - €15, Third - €10 
RULES AND CONDITIONS:
All horticulture entries must be grown by the exhibitor with the exception of the U18 class 'Mr Potato Head Creation'. 
Judge's decision is final. 
Stems to be displayed in containers containing water.  NOTE- Containers not supplied.
Staging
- Friday 14th June 2024 4.00pm to 8.00pm.
NOTE- Fruit and Vegetables, Farm Produce and U18 classes only: Limited staging on Saturday morning strictly before 7.30am however vehicular access to the marquee will not be permitted and exhibitors will therefore have to walk with exhibits from the main car parks.
Judging - Saturday 15th June 2024 8.00am – 10.00am
Viewing - Saturday 15th June 2024 from 11.00am
Dismantling - Sunday 16th June 2024 5.00pm – 6.00pm

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Date:  
Sat, 14th Jun, 2025
Prizes:   1st - Rosette , 2nd - Rosette
Class is currently closed for entry.