RULES AND CONDITIONS ;
In this competition the produce must be the property of and be grown by the Exhibitor.
1. Each exhibit is 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).
2. Two exhibits to qualify at each show.
3. This being a quality championship, the adjudicators will favour floury, high dry matter varieties, which are popular with the Irish customer.
4. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.
5. FINAL: TULLAMORE SHOW FBD NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW on Sunday 11th August 2024 - Entry Fee: €6.
Tullamore: Marquee open from 7.30am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10 am sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.00pm.
6. Criteria for judging potatoes available from the Tullamore Show. Tel: 057 93 52141
7. FINAL Prizes: 1st €250 & Bord Bia Perpetual Trophy & Replica; 2nd €150; 3rd €100; 4th €75; 5th €50; 6th €25. All qualifiers will receive a special Bord Bia Plaque.
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.
