SPECIAL NOTICE - INSURANCE
Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their public liability policy
covers the Exhibitors of Bloodstock/ Livestock at public shows
Re: Trade Exhibitors proof of Insurance Cover is essential
Owners or Agents must present Cattle for Judging.
Note- NUMBERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON MORNING OF SHOW AT SECRETARY'S OFFICE
NOTICE
No Animal can be entered in more than One Class unless otherwise specified in the
Schedule. The only exceptions are qualifiers
NOTICE
In the event of insufficient entries in any class the Society reserve the right to imalgimate classes at the
Society’s discression.
Exhibitors will be held responsible if you’re animal lashed out, and injured someone or damaged
someone’s property and if it is established that your animal was out of control at the time you will be
held responsible for injury or damage caused, and will end up paying settlement reached.
SHOW PROGRAMME
8.00a.m.........................................................
Show Yard open to admit Exhibitors
10.00a.m .....................................................................
Show Yard open to Public
11.00 a.m. ........................................................................ ...
Judging Commences
12.00a.m....................................................................................
Pony Judging
3.30p.m...................................................
Cattle and Horses may leave the grounds
4.30pm………………………………….
Judging of Supreme Champion and Reserve.
NOTICE
All Cattle, sheep & horse exhibitors must comply with the Department of Agriculture Food and Rural
Development Rules and regulations and submit the appropriate movement forms at secretarys office to
be signed on show day
NOTICE
In the event of insufficient entries in any class the Society reserves the right to imalgimate classes at the
Societys discression.
VOUCHERS MAY BE PAID
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL, EXHIBITORS IN DISPUTE WITH JUDGE WILL
AUTOMATICALLY FORFIT PRIZE MONEY AND MAY BE BARRED FROM FUTURE OSSORY
SHOWS
5% Levy on Prize Money Donated to Local Charities
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ORGANISERS OF SHOW’S & EXHIBITORS OF
CATTLE 2017
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – CATTLE
The following changes are being introduced for keepers of bovine
animals who wish to show cattle- these changes apply for the 2017
Show season.
KEEPERS OF CATTLE ARE NOW REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO THE MOVEMENT OF
CATTLE TO A SHOW
(a)
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.
(b)
When applying for a certificate of compliance, keepers should not
specify a destination herd.
(c)
On the day of show, the certificate of compliance should be presented
to the Show Secretary along with bovine passport for the animal.
(d)
The keeper and 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 only cattle which a valid certificate of compliance provided to
Show Secretary will be allowed to be shown on show day.
These Certificates will replace the previously – used CMMS 4 Forms
5% Levy on Prize Money Donated to Local Charities
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL
EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
(THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUDSTITURE CASH PRIZES FOR VOUCHERS FOR PRODUCT
PEDIGREE HEREFORDS
Entry Fee - €12.00
Champion Sash Sponsored by: Irish Hereford Breed Society
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class 52
CLASS 1
Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer in calf or in milk
1st 2nd Voucher & 3rd Money or Product.
Sponsored By; Portlaoise Vet Care.
CLASS 2
Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between1st July 2016 to 30th September 2016
Sponsored By ; Agri Spec Rathdowney. 1st €80 2nd €60 3rd €30
CLASS 3
Pedigree Hereford Bull born between 1st July 2016 to 30th September 2016
1st Prize: €100 2nd €60 , 3rd €40
CLASS 4
Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between the 1st July 2015 to 30th June 2016
1st 2nd & 3rd Money or Product.
CLASS 5
Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf born on or after 1st October 16 & 31st December 2016
Sponsored By: Hereford Prime
1st Prize €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
CLASS 6
Pedigree Hereford Heifer Calf born on or after 1st Oct 16 & 31th December 2016
1st Prize €80, 2nd €50, 3rd €30
Sponsored By ; Hereford Prime.
CLASS 7
Pedigree Hereford Male or Female Calf Born 2017
1st Prize €80 2nd €50 3rd €30
Sponsored By ; Joe Tyrell M.R.C.V.S
CLASS 8
Best Pair Pedigree Hereford Animals
Sponsored by Vale Oil
1st Prize 2 Drums of Oil , 2nd 1 Drum of Oil 3rd 1 Drum of Oil
IRISH HEREFORD PRIME
The Scott Perpetual Trophy for the champion pure bred Hereford of Show
The Thompson Silver Challenge Cup for the best Pure Bred Yearling
Hereford beast of the Show
CLASS 9
YOUNG STOCKPERSONS COMPETITION
No Entry Fee €5.00
(Children 17 years and under on show day) exhibiting Hereford calves born on or after
1.7.16 only. (IHBS breeders and members only). All calves must be entered in the above classes in the
Hereford section.
Young Stockperson : (Sponsored by South Leinster Hereford breeders)
Small cash prize/and or Hereford merchandise for all young stockpersons on the day.
South Leinster Hereford Calf Championship 2017
www.facebook.com/southleinsterherefords
South Leinster Hereford Calf Championship for bulls and heifers born on or between 01.07.2016 and
31.3.17. Qualifying animals from South Leinster branch members only.
Prize List
€200 & voucher for Chancellor Mills, Kilkenny – Champion Bull Calf
€75 & voucher for Gardiner Grain – Reserve Champion Bull Calf
€200 & voucher for Chancellor Mills, Kilkenny – Champion Heifer Calf
€75 & voucher for Gardiner Grain – Reserve Champion Heifer Calf
Five qualifying shows (Gorey, Ossory, Tinahely, Tullow and Iverk)
The champion Bull and Heifer will be the animal that is awarded the most points at the end of the five
qualifying shows. The breakdown of points is as follows:
1st Prize = 3 points 2nd Prize = 2 points 3rd = 1 point
In the case of a tie, the animal with the greatest number of 1st Prizes will be deemed the winner.
Double points will be awarded at Tullow Show. All animals must be present at Iverk Show to receive
their prize.
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Calss 52
PEDIGREE SALERS CLASSES
Entry Fee €12.00
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL, EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
(THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUDSTITURE CASH PRIZES FOR VOUCHERS FOR PRODUCT
ALL ENTRIES IN SALERS CLASSES MUST BE 100% FULL BLOOD, REGISTERED WITH THE SALERS CATTLE
SOCIETY OF IRELAND
All entries in Salers Classes must be 100% full blood and registered with The Salers
Cattle Society of Ireland.
CLASS 10
Pedigree Salers Senior Cow in calf or with calf at foot. Any age.
Sponsored by Salers Society of Ireland
1st Prize €125 2nd €75 3rd €50
CLASS 11
Pedigree Salers Senior Heifer born before 1st Sept 2015.
1st Prize €125 2nd €75 3rd €50
Sponsored By; John King & Eamon Holohan.
CLASS 12
Pedigree Junior Heifer Born on or after 1st Sept 2015 and before 1st Sept 2016
Spnosored By;
Ken Quinlan Veterinary Surgeon, Knockiel Vetrinary Clinic, Rathdowney. .
1st Prize €125, 2nd €75, 3rd €50
CLASS 13
Pedigree Salers Male Calf born on or after 1st September 2016
Sponsored By: Mountrath Livestock Mart
1st Prize €125 2nd €75 3rd €50
Mountrath Perpetual Cup
CLASS 14
Pedigree Salers Female Calf born on or after 1st September 2016
Sponsored By: Fitzpatrick Family Kilcoke Lodge.
1st Prize €125 2nd €75 3rd €50
Salers Champion ……………………………………Rosette & Sash
Reserve Salers Champion …………………………..Rosette
THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUDSTITURE CASH PRIZES FOR VOUCHERS FOR PRODUCT
PEDIGREE ABERDEEN ANGUS CLASSES
Entry Fee €12
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
(THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUDSTITURE CASH PRIZES WITH VOUCHERS FOR PRODUCT
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class 52
CLASS 15
Pedigree Angus cow in calf or with calf at foot
1st Prize €80 2nd €50 3rd €30
CLASS 16
Pedigree Heifer born between 1st Sept 2015 & 31th August 2016
1st Prize €80 2nd €50 3rd €30
CLASS 17
Pedigree Heifer calf born between 1st Sept 2016 & 31th Dec 2016
1st Prize €80 2nd €50 3rd €30
CLASS 18
Pedigree Bull calf born between 1st September 2016 & 31 December 2016
1st Prize €50 2nd €30 Prize €20.
Sponsored By ; Irish Angus Cattle Society.
CLASS 19
Pedigree Bull or Heifer calf born after 1st Jan 2017
Sponsored By : Liffey Mills Bunow Roscrea
1st €50 2nd €50 3rd €20
CLASS 20
IRISH ANGUS YOUNG HANDLERS U14
Confined To Irish Angus Members
Entry Fee; €5.00
The animal must be registered in the Herdbook of the Angus Cattle Society and be exhibited by a
member of the Angus cattle Society YDP.
1st Prize € 20 , 2nd €10 , 3rd €5
CLASS 21
IRISH ANGUS CATTLE SOCIETY
ALL IRELAND 2017
Entrants have to be a member of the Irish Angus Year Book For 3 Months
Pre-Conditions for entry to all qualifier classes – show championships and RDS
Champion of Champion awards
(A) Owner of each animal exhibited must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a
minimum period of 3 months preceeding the Irish Angus Cattle Society All Ireland final at
Strokestown show on September 2017 and each animal entered must also have been registered in
the owners name in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a minimum period of 3
months preceeding the Irish Angus Cattle Society All Ireland finals at Strokestown Show.
For each individual qualifying show owner of each animal exhibited must be a member of the Irish
Angus Cattle Society and each animal entered must also have been registered in the owners name in the
herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society.
(B) Date of Birth and Tag number/ Herd book number must be clearly shown for each entry and this
information shall be displayed in the Show catalogue.
(C) All exhibitors must have their Irish Angus Cattle Society Herd Book certificate available for
production to the Irish Angus Cattle Society’s representative in accordance with the requirements of
clauses A above .
QUALIFIERS FOR IRISH ANGUS ALL IRELAND SENIOR MALE CHAMPIONSHIP & SENIOR
FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP
All pedigree Angus Cattle born 1/9/16 and satisfying the above pre-conditions are eligible. One or more
qualifiers to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Senior Championship final September 2017 at
Strokestown Show.
QUALIFIER FOR IRISH ANGUS ALL IRELAND JUNIOR BULL & HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP
There are six catogries:
CLASS A Bull Calf Born 1/9/16 – 31/12/16
CLASS B Bull Calf Born 1/1/17 – 28/02/17
CALSS C Bull Calf Born 1/3/17 – onwards
CLASS D Heifer Calf Born 1/9/16 – 31/12/16
CLASS E Heifer Calf Born 1/1/17 – 28/02/17
CLASS F Heifer Calf Born 1/3/17 onwards
One or more qualifiers from each category to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Junior Bull and
Heifer Championship final September 2017 at Strokestown Show. There will be one champion for Each
class and one overall Junior champion selected at the finals.
Show Classes - Irish Angus Champion – Sash & €50.00
Reserve Angus Champion – Special Rosette & €20.00
SPONSORS
AW Ennis, Kepak, Progressive Genetics, Aurivo, FBD Insurance, Farmlab, FBD, Irish Angus Producer
Group.
THERE ARE NO QUALIFIERS THIS YEAR FOR IRISH ANGUS ALL IRELAND CLASSES
(THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUDSTITURE CASH PRIZES FOR VOUCHERS FOR PRODUCT
PEDIGREE CHAROLAIS
Entry Fee - €12
Judging 11.am
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class 52
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL
EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
CLASS 22
Cow or Heifer in Calf or in milk
Sponsored by Irish Charolais Cattle Society
1st €100 2nd €70 3rd €50
CLASS 23
Maiden Heifer born between 1st September 2015 & 1st September 2016
1st prize: €100 2nd €70 3rd €50
CLASS 24
Bull Calf born between 1st September 2016 & 31th Dec 2016
1st prize: €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
Sponsored By; Irish Charolais Cattle Society
CLASS 25
Heifer Calf born between 1st September 2016 & 31th Dec 2016.
1st prize: €100 2nd €70 3rd €50
Sponsored By; Elite Bovine Genetics.
CLASS 26
Pedigree Charolais Male Calf born on/after 1st January 2017
Prizes 1st €100 2nd€60 3rd€40
Sponsored By; Irish Charolais Cattle Society.
CLASS 27
Pedigree Charolais Female Calf born on/after 1st January 2017
Prizes 1st€100 2nd €60 3rd €40
CLASS 28
Best Pair Male or Female or Mixed, the property of the one owner (must have been
entered in previous classes)
1st Prize €120 Voucher Sponsored By
2nd €80 Voucher Sponsored By
3rd €40.
Charolais Champion Sponsored By
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL
EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
RING 3
SIMMENTAL CLASSES
Entry Fee- €12
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL , EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT
APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class 52
CLASS 29
Pedigree Simmental Cow or Heifer Any age in calf or in milk
1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40
CLASS 30
Pedigree Simmental Heifer born 2015
1st €100, 2nd €60 3rd €40.
The Following 5 Classes Are Confined To Members Of The South Eastern Club
CLASS 31 Pedigree Simmental Yearling Bull Calf Born between 1st August 2016 & 30st September 2016
Sponsored By ; John Dalton & Son Ltd, (Chancellor Mills), Kilkenny.
CLASS 32 Pedigree Simmental Weanling Bull Calf Born between 1st October 2016 & 30th November
2016
Sponsored By; Liffey Mills.
CLASS 33
Pedigree Simmental Yearling Heifer Born between 1st August 2016 & 30th September 2016
Sponsored By; Centenary Co Op Templemore.
CLASS 34
Pedigree Simmental Weanling Heifer Born between 1st October 2016 & 30th November
2016
Sponsored By ;Portasol , Tullow, Co Carlow.
South East Club Supreme Female Champion
(Confined to South East Club Members Only)
CLASS 35
CLASS 36
Pedigree Simmental Female Born On or Before 31th July 2016
Sponsored By Dovea Genetics
Pedigree Simmental Bull or Heifer born on or after 1st December 2016
1st €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
Sponsored By : Agricare
RING 2 PEDIGREE BELGIAN BLUE CLASSES
Entry Fee €12.00
JUDGING BELGIAN BLUE CLASSES 11A.M.
(The Committee reserve the right to substitute the cash prizes with vouchers for product)
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL . EXHIBITORS CANNOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
ENTRY FEE €12
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class 52
CLASS 37
Pedigree Bull born On/Between 1.Sept 2015 and 31st Aug 2016
1st prize €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
Sponsored By; Bova Embryo & Scanning Technologies
CLASS 38
Pedigree Male Calf born On/Between 1stSeptember 2016 & 31st Dec 2016.
1st €120 2nd €80 3rd €40
CLASS 39
Pedigree Female Calf born On/Between 1st September 2016 & 31st Dec 2016.
1st €120 2nd €80 3rd €40
CLASS 40
Pedigree Bull Calf born on or after 1st January 2017
1st prize €120 2nd €80 3rd €40
CLASS 41
Pedigree Heifer Calf Born on or after 1st January 2017
1st Prize €120 2nd €80 3rd €40
Sponsored By; J.A Ryan Accountant.
CLASS 42
Best Pair Of Pedigree Belgian Blue Male/Female any age , must have been shown in
previous classes, property of one owner.
1st Prize €120 voucher, 2nd €80 voucher, 3rd €40.
Prizes Sponsored :
Champion Belgian Blue ; Sponsored By:
CLASS 43
BELGIAN BLUE ALL IRELAND SENIOR BREEDING
HEIFER CHAMPION 2017
For Pedigree Heifers Born 1st -Sept- 2015 To 31st – Aug – 2016
(Pedigree Heifers must be born into Irish Herd Book & Present Their Pedigree
Certificate on The Day).
Sponsored By; Ashbourne Meats.
1st €250
2nd €150
3rd €100 4th to 7th €50
Irish Blonde d’Aquitaine Cattle Breeding Society
CLASS 44
"Blonde
Entry Fee €12.00
€3000 Golden Heifer
€3000.00 Blonde d’Aquitaine Breeding Heifer.
Born after 1st August 2015
d'Aquitaine
sired
x
bred
breeding
heifer
"
" the Irish blonde d'Aquitaine cattle society will purchase the winning heifer for the sum
of €3000 " entrants must be willing to sell there heifer at €3000 to enter this class .
Prize money will be 1st €100 , 2nd €50 , and 3rd €25 .
(Must be sired by a Blonde d’Aquitaine Bull and subject to DNA Clarification)
CLASS 45
Blonde d’Aquitine Bull or Heifer Calf
Born after 1st August 2016
1st €100
2nd €50
€25
To end of Line.
LIMOUSIN CLASSES
Entry Fee €12
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL, EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class
CLASS 46
Pedigree Limousin Bull born on/after 1st September 2016
1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40
Sponsored By; Limousin Cattle Society.
CLASS 47
Pedigree Limousin Heifer born on/ after 1st September 2016
1st prize €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
CLASS 48
Pedigree Limousin Heifer born between 1st September 2015 & 31st August 2016
1st €80; 2nd €60; 3rd €40
CLASS 49
Pedigree Limousin Cow or Heifer in calf or with calf at foot
1st €100; 2nd €60; 3rd €40
CLASS 50
Best Pair of Pedigree Limousin Male or Female or Mixed, property of one owner who must
have been entered in previous classes
1st €100 Voucher Sponsored By
2nd €80 Voucher Sponsored By
3rd €40
LIMOUSIN CHAMPION €100 VOUCHER SPONSORED BY
CLASS 51
LIMOUSIN MALE & FEMALE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2017 &
R.D.S. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
The purpose of this competition is to reward pedigree Limousin animals and their owners for their
promotion of the breed throughout the summer show season. There are three catogries for which animals
are eligible based on their date of birth. The animal gaining the highest points across the three categories
will be awarded the title of R.D.S. Champion of Champions.
Categories
(a) Male of the year – for male animals born after 1st Sept 2015
(b) Senior Female of the year – for females born before 1st Sept 2015
(c) Junior Female of the year – for females born on or after 1st Sept 2015
(d) The R.D.S. Champion of Champions will be the animal gaining most points in sections a – c outlined
above.
RULES
1. Points can be attained from a maximum of eight shows from the above list.
2. Only one class qualifies at each show
3. Please forward full IE number of animal to secretary of Limousin Society before 31th May 2017. All
entries must be made in writing. €2 entry fee will apply to all entries.
4. The points awarded per show will be first prize (8 points) second prize (5 Points) third prize
…(3Points) . Breed Champion (6 points) and reserve Breed Champion (4 points).
5.Double points will be awarded in the classes at the National Limousin Show being held at Tullamore
Show. There will be no double points for Breed Champion or Reserve Breed Champion at this event.
6. In the event of a tie in categories A, B or C the animal gaining the highest placing at the National
Limousin Show will be deemed the winner.
7. Disputes/ Objections must be in writing to the secretary of the Society and will be dealth with by the
shows and sales sub- committee of the ILCS.
8. The prizes of a perpetual plaque will be presented to the three overall winners at the Annual General
Meeting in November.
9. The prizes for the R.D.S. Champion of Champions consists of a Perpetual Cup, Silver Medal and a
cash prize of €1000 which will be presented at the Special ceremony in the R.D.S. in late 2017. This
Awarding of RDS Champion of Champions yet to be confirmed for 2017.
PEDIGREE INTERBREED CALF CLASS
CLASS 52
Pedigree Calf Male Or Female Anybreed Born After 1st July 2016.
Must Be Entered In Previous Classes.
Sponsored By ; A.I.B. Bank, The Square, Rathdowney, Co Laois.
Prizes; 1st €200, 2nd €120, 3rd €70, 4th To 10th €50.
SHORTHORN CLASSES
PEDIGREE BEEF SHORTHORN
ENTRY FEE €12.00
1st
CLASS 53
Cow or Calf Heifer (Born on, or after
1st Prize €100 2nd €60
3rd €40
CLASS 54
Maiden Heifer born between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2016
1st Prize €100
2nd €60
3rd €40
CLASS 55
Heifer Calf Born on or after 1st September 2016
1st Prize €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
CLASS 56
Bull Calf Born on or after 1st September 2016
1st Prize €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
CHAMPION
September 2014)
RESERVE
PEDIGREE FRIESIANS
Ossory Show Adapting I.H.F.A. Rules
(CERTIFICATE MAY BE REQUIRED)
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL, EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
Entry Fee €12
CLASS 57
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class 52
See Special Handler Class 66,67,68
GAIN FEED €1000 ALL IRELAND HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
This class is for Pedigree and non Pedigree Holstein/Friesian Heifer
Calves born in 2017
Calves must be ringside by 1.30pm sharp. Cert will be inspected and judging will start at
2.30pm.
Prizes 1st €300 Plus €200 Voucher 2nd €100 Plus €100 Voucher 3rd €100
4th To 7th €50
CLASS 58
Pedigree Friesian Heifer in Calf born before 31st December 2015
1st Prize : A MOOCALL CALVING MONITOR
2nd Prize : €100
3rd Prize : €60
CLASS 59
Pedigree Friesian Heifer born between 1st January 2016 and 31st July 2016
1st prize: €150 Sponsored by: Future Farming
2nd Prize €100 & 3rd Prize €50 Sponsored By ; Milk Solutions Limited
CLASS 60
Pedigree Friesian Heifer born between 1st August 2016 & 31th Dec 2016
1st €120 2nd €70 3rd €50
CLASS 61
Pedigree Friesian Heifer any age not calved
Confined to Member of The Laois/ Offaly Fresians Breeders Club
1st prize €60 2nd €40 3rd €30
Sponsored By:Laois/ Offaly Fresian Club
Junior Champions Dairy Services Cup.
Classes 59, 60, 61 Sponsored By : Eurogene
For Best Udder / Voucher €50 per class
CLASS 62
Pedigree Friesian Heifer in Milk
Sponsored by:
1st prize €140 2nd €100 3rd €60
CLASS 63
Pedigree Cow Calved Twice only.
1st Prize : Galway Homeopathics Voucher Value €100
2nd Prize €100 sponsored by John Miller (Agri Needs)
3rd Prize €60
CLASS 64
Pedigree Friesian Cow Calved Three Times Or More
Sponsored By : World Wide Sires
1st Prize €140 2nd Prize €100 3rd €60
CLASS 65
Group of 2 Dairy Females one owner.
1st prize: €100 2nd €60 3rd €40
Genetic Giants €100 Voucher For Champion Udder
Bowe Cup for best Exhibitor Bred Friesian at Show
The Champion Pedigree Fresian is awarded a Sash
There will be milking facilities at the Show
IHFA YMA Showmanship League 2017
Y.M.A. is the Young Members Association of the Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA). The ethos of the
association is to foster young members in Holstein Friesian breeding and impact the necessary education
and skills. Last year the National YMA Committee in conjunction with numerous local shows introduced
a ‘Showmanship League’as a new competition. The odjective is to give YMA members the opportunity to
hone their showing (showmanship) skills and experience by providing regular competitions in a show
setting. The results are recorded which form the basis of a league format. At the end of the Summer show
season a final will be held where the overall winners will be presented with their prizes.
The Following Three Classes Are Sponsored By;
Jarleth Duggan; Rossdaragh Holsteins
Entry Fee: €5.00
Junior Handler
Aged 12yrs and younger as of 1st January 2017 with Holstein Calf born after 1st January 2017
1st €25 2nd €15 3rd €10,
CLASS 66
CLASS 67
Intermediate Handler
Aged 13 to 16 years as of 1st Jan 2017 with Holstein Calf born after 1st January 2017.
1st €25 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 68
Senior Handler
Aged 17 to 26yrs as of the 1st January 17 with Holstein Calf born 1st January 2017.
1st €25 2nd €15 3rd €10
Points of merit are awarded at each show from 1st through to 6th, towards qualification for National Final
DONAGHMORE CREAMERY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
For Best Dairy Cow
The property of a person supplying milk to Glanbia
NOTICE
All cattle and sheep exhibitors must comply with the Department of Agriculture Food and Rural
Development rules and regulations.
(The Committee reserve the right to substitute the cash prizes with vouchers for product)
CATTLE OPEN SECTION
Ring 1
Entry Fee €12.00
Judging 11.00am
NO PEDIGREE CATTLE ALLOWED
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL, EXHIBITORS MAY NOT ENTER RING WITHOUT APPROPRIATE NUMBERS
ANIMALS MAY ENTER ANY ELIGIBLE CLASS IN THIS SECTION, BUT MAY ONLY BE AWARDED ONE 1 ST
PRIZE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SPECIAL CLASSES
Please note any cattle exhibited at the Show with teeth lost are eliminated from
the particular class of entry
Loose Pens Available
See Pedigree Interbreed Calf Class 52
See Special Handler Classes 80 81 82
CLASS 69
Best Heifer no permanent teeth visible
1st prize Osmonds Dosing , 2nd Dosing Or Money , 3rd €60.
CLASS 70
Best Butchers Heifer no permanent teeth visible
1st Prize Dosing Or Money
2nd Prize €80 Sponsored By ; Bardon & Molumby
3rd Prize Dosing or Money.
CLASS 71
Best Heifer With two or more permanent teeth visible.
1st prize Osmonds Dosing 2nd €60 & 3rd €40
CLASS 72
Heifer most suitable to make a Suckler Cow
1st Prize €100 2nd €50 3rd €25
Sponsored By : Brian Keane & Co
CLASS 73
Best Cross – bred Suckler Cow with Calf born 2017 at Foot
Calf eligible for other Calf Classes.
1st €100 , 2nd €70, 3rd €50
CLASS 74
Best-Crossbred Bullock with no permanent teeth visible
Sponsored by Midland Hardware, Rathdowney
1st prize €100 2nd €75 3rd €50
CLASS 75
Cross-bred Bullock with two or more permanent teeth visible
1st prize € 100 2nd €75 3rd €50
Howard & Caroline Coburn, Flynn’s Chemist, Main St, Rathdowney.
CLASS 76
OSSORY SHOW PRESENTS
All Ireland Male or Female Calf born in 2017
Sponsored By; Mockler
Veterinary Templemore & Corcoran
Veterinary Roscrea.
Male under 400kg born 2017
Female under 360kg born 2017
The winner of this class is not eligible for CLASSES 78 79
( Class 76 will be judged by an alternative judge.)
CLASS 77
Best Pair Of Commercial Animal’s .
Any age Any Breed, Property of One Owner.
Sponsored By; Agri Feed’s ( Tom Wrafter).
Prizes 1st €150, 2nd €100, 3rd €50.00.
CALF CLASSES
Entry Fee €12
CLASS 78
Cross Bred Heifer Calf born 2017
ANIMALS NOT EXCEEDING 360KGS
st
1 prize Ivomec 2nd €100 3rd €75
CLASS 79
Cross Bred Male Calf Born 2017
ANIMALS NOT EXCEEDING 4OOKGS
st
1 prize €150, 2nd €100, 3rd €75
Champion Calf of The Show For Classes 78, 79 only. Sloan Cooper Tray
Calf Champion Cannot Enter into Overall Commercial Champion
Bonny Baby Young Handler Calf Classes
Sponsored By Liffey Mills Roscrea
CLASS 80
Young Stockperson, under 8 years on day of show.
1st Prize €40; 2nd €30; 3rd €20.
Sponsored By ; Sloan Cooper.
Entry Fee €5
CLASS 81
Young Stockperson 8 – 12 years on day of show
Entry Fee €5
CLASS 82
Young Stockperson ; 12 – 16 years on show day
1st Prize €40 2nd €30 3rd €20
Entry Fee €5
SPECIAL CLASSES
SPECIAL
CLASS 83
€1,200 F B D CROSSBRED BELGIAN BLUE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry Fee €15
Judges decision is final, Exhibitors may not enter ring without appropriate numbers
Belgian Blue Cross Male or Female Showing not more than two permanent teeth.
All Animals entered in other classes are eligible to enter, inc 1st Prize winners.
Prizes 1st €300 2nd €200 3rd €100 4th €100 5th to 10th €50
€100 will be awarded to the highest placed Male or Female calf if not in the first four
places
The Phelan Cup for the Supreme Champion of the Show in the crossbred cattle section,
born before 1st Jan 2017 open to the first prize winner in all classes except qualifying
classes.unless otherwise stated.
MEADOW MEATS SUPER BEEF BULLOCK
Entry Fee €15
ELIGIBLE ANIMALS BORN IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ON OR AFTER 1ST JANUARY
2015 SUITABLE FOR MEADOW MEATS TRADE
SPECIAL
CLASS 84
Animals Entered in other Bullock Classes are eligible to enter in this
Class , inc 1st prize winners
Proof of Age Required
1st €500 2nd €200 3rd€150 4th TO 6TH €50
The Meadow Meats Winner Cannot enter Into Overall Champion
SPECIAL
CLASS 85
MEADOW MEATS SUPER BEEF HEIFER
Entry Fee €15
ELIGIBLE ANIMALS BORN IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ON OR AFTER 1ST JANUARY 2015
SUITABLE FOR MEADOW MEATS TRADE
Animals Entered in other Heifer Classes are eligible to enter in this class,
inc 1st prize winners.
Proof of age Required
1st €500 2nd€200 3rd€150 4th To 6th €50.
The Meadow Meats Winner Cannot Enter Into Overall Champion
SOPHIE PEARSON MEMORIAL TROPHY
CLASS 86
YOUNG HANDLERS CLASS
(NO ENTRY FEE)
Open to girl’s under 14year’s Exhibiting a Pedigree Belgian Blue Calf
SHEEP
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine 2017
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 sheep dispatch document as
follows;
1. The Owner/Keeper presents the signedand 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 (1) the
show number, (2) the date of the move back to the source holding (3) stamps it with
the show stamp and (4) 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 into their flock
registry.
6. Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the show secretary.
Please see all requirements in full and further information logon to www.agfood.ie
Identification, AIM notification, Flock Register & Export to Northern Ireland.
SHEEP CLASSES Entry Fee €7
Suffock Sheep & Odlums Cup
CLASS 87
Pedigree Suffolk Ram Shearling and upwards
1st prize €40 2nd €30 3rd €20
Sponsored By; George & Jason Stanley Engineers,
Manufacturers Of Mobile Sheepeze
CLASS 88
Pedigree Suffolk Ewe Shearling and Upwards
1st prize €30 2nd € 20 3rd €15
CLASS 89
Pedigree Suffolk Ewe Lamb
1st prize €30 2nd €20 3rd €15
Sponsored By; Niall Walsh, Castlegrogan, Errill.
CLASS 90
Pedigree Suffolk Ram Lamb
1st prize €40 2nd €30 3rd €20
Sponsored By; Niall Walsh, Castlegrogan, Errill.
Texel Sheep
CLASS 91
Texel Cross Hogget Ewe
1st Prize 2nd 3rd Money or Product or Voucher
Sponsored By ; Irish Texel Sheep Society
CLASS 92
Texel Cross Ewe Lamb
1st Prize 2nd 3rd Money or Product or Voucher
Sponsored By ; Irish Texel Sheep Society
CLASS 93
Pedigree Texel Shearling & upwards
1st Prize Dosing 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 94
Pedigree Texel Ewe Shearling & upwards
1st Prize €50 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 95
Pedigree Texel Ram Lamb
1st €50 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 96
Pedigree Texel Ewe Lamb
1st €50, 2nd €30, 3rd €20
Texel Championship
Rosette
Beltex Sheep
Sponsored By I.F.A
CLASS 97
Pedigree Beltex Shearling Ram & Upwards
1st€50 , 2nd €30 3rd€20
CLASS 98
Pedigree Beltex Senior Ewe
1st prize Dosing , 2nd €30, 3rd €20
CLASS 99
Beltex Shearling Ewe
1st €50 , 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 100 Pedigree Beltex Ewe Lamb
1st Prize Dosing 2nd €30 3rd€20
CLASS 101
Pedigree Beltex Ram Lamb
1st Dosing Sponsored By; Zoetis 2nd €30 , 3rd €20
Commercial Sheep
CLASS 102
Ram anybreed (Not Open To Registered Breeders)
1st Prize €50 2nd €25 Sponsored By Marty Phelan.
CLASS 103
Two Cross Bred Butchers Lambs
1st prize € 40 2nd €20 3rd €15
Sponsored By: George & Jason Stanley Engineers,
Manufacturers Of Mobile Sheepeze.
CLASS 104
CLASS 105
CLASS 106
Two Cross Bred Hogget Ewes suitable for breeding
1st Prize €40 2nd €20 3rd €15
Sponsored By; Central Auctions Roscrea
Two Cross Bred Ewe Lambs suitable for breeding
1st prize €40 2nd €20 3rd €15
Sponsored By: Central Auctions Roscrea
Sponsored by Irish Country Meats
Pair of Cross Bred lambs. Suitable for export market.
Lambs from other classes not eligible
1st €60 2nd €40 3rd €30 4th, 5th & 6th €20 each
HORSE SECTION
RING 1
JUDGING 10.30 a.m.
MARES AND FOALS
NOTICE
A Horse May Compete In More Than One Class If Eligible
Entry Fee €10.00
In the event of insufficient entries in any classes the Society reserves the right to malgamate classes at the
Society’s discression.
CLASS 107 Irish Draught Mare Registered in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook Class 1 or Class 2
with foal at foot or covered by a Stallion on the approved list of I.H.R Stallion. Stallion owner certificate
must accompany entry and both green passports and R.I.D. Certificates must be produced to Steward.
1st prize: €60 2nd €30 3rd €20
The Timmy Sullivan Memorial Perpetual Trophy For
Champion Irish Draught Brood Mare.
CLASS 108 Colt Foal Progeny of Irish Draught Mare Class By R.I.D Stallion
1st Prize €30 2nd €20 3rd €10
CLASS 109
Filly Foal Progeny of Irish Draught Mare Class By R.I.D Stallion
1st prize €30 2nd €20 3rd €10
CLASS 110
Non T.B. Mare with foal at foot or covered by Registered Stallion (Stallions owners
certificate must accompany entry)
1st prize: €60 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 111 Novice Brood Mare. For Mares that have never won a Brood Mare class,with Foal at foot
or covered by registered stallion.
1st prize: €30 2nd €20 3rd €10
CLASS 112
Colt Foal Progeny of Mare entered in above Brood Mare Classes.
1st prize €30 2nd €20 3rd €10
CLASS 113
Filly Foal Progeny of Mare entered in above Brood Mare Classes.
1st prize €30 2nd €20 3rd €10
Prizes for Best Foal of Show
Class 114
Stallion Nominations
Entry Fee €15.00
Premium Mare Classes
All Non T.B Brood Mares Eligable To Entry, But must show in Brood Mare Class.
Winner Will Have 1st Choice From List Of Nominations Available On Show Day,
2nd Will Have 2nd Choice and So On.
NOMINATIONS FOR TOP STALLIONS
Nominations to any of top Stallions of Kedra House Stud Value
€750.00 Owner Tom Meagher
Nomination to Shanadoah Prince Holly R.I.D. The Village Stud Timmy Wilson
Nomination to King Cheetah T.B. Peafield Park Stud
Michael Tynan
ALL NOMINATIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERRABLE AND MUST BE USED
WITHIN 12 MONTHS
SOME (PART FUNDED)
Ring 2
YOUNG SPORT HORSES
Entry Fee €10
CLASS 115
Register.
JUDGING AT 10.30 a.m
Yearling Or Two Year Old Colt, Gelding Or Filly Eligible For Entry To Irish Draught
This Class may be divided if enough entries.
1st prize €50 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 116
Yearling Colt or Gelding
1st €50 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 117
Yearling Filly
1st €50 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 118
Two -year old Colt or Gelding
1st €50 2nd €30 3rd 20
CLASS 119
Two- year old Filly
1st €50 2nd €30 3rd €20
MATT DELANEY MEMORIAL CUP FOR THE BEST TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT GELDING OR
FILLY:
KINDLY PRESENTED BY THE DELANEY FAMILY
CLASS 120 Three -year old Gelding
1st €100 2nd €50 3rd €30
CLASS 121
Three- year old Filly
1st €75 2nd €40 3rd €20
CLASS 122
Best Led Show Cob Any Age
1st €60 2nd €40 3rd €20
CLASS 123 Best Coloured Horse 1, 2, or 3 year old, Likely To Make Riding Horse Over 153 cms
Turn out will Be taken into account.
1st €60 2nd €40 3rd €20
€120 and Perpetual Trophy In Memory of The Late Daniel Delahunty M.R.C.V.S.
FOR THE CHAMPION LED HORSE OF THE SHOW
In addition should the Champion Young Horse win it’s class at R.D.S. Horse Show 2017,
Ossory Show will pay a premium of €250.00 to the exhibitor at Ossory Show.
Ring 4
RIDDEN CLASSES
Entry Fee €15 JUDGING at 12.30PM
CLASS 124
Ridden Hunter four years old and upward Gelding or Mare
1st €75 2nd €40 3rd €20 4th €20 This class may be divided.
CLASS 125
Small Ridden Hunter Mare or Gelding 4 years and upwards 153 – 158 cm
1st €75 2nd €40 3rd €20 4th €20 Show reserves right to measure.
CLASS 126
Ridden Cob 4 year old and over exceeding 148cms and not exceeding 158cms
1st €75 2nd €40 3rd €20 4th €20
LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASSES
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SIDE SADDLE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
CLASS 127
Ladies Sidesaddle Hunter Class
Prizes 1st €75 2nd €50 3rd €30
Champion Ridden Hunter previous 4 classes – Sash and €100
CLASS 128
Junior Ridden Class
1st €50 2nd €30 €20
Riders Under 20yrs
Irish Side Saddle Association Rosettes Will Be Presented To Winners In Above Classes
RING 4
APROX 3.00 PM
CLASS 129
OSSORY SHOW PRESENT
WORKING HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR BEST SIDE SADDLE COMPETITOR
ENTRY FEE €20
Prize Fund: €400
PRIZES 1st €200 2nd €100 3rd €60 4th €40
The Course:
The course shall consist of 8 to 10 working hunter fences. It shall have a combination of upright and
spread fences and may include a double. The fences shall be natural in type with copious sensible filling
and shall not be easily dislodged. Only white or rustic poles shall be used. The fences shall have a
maximum height of 1metre and a maximum spread of 0.9metres – 1.06metres. The course shall be
designed to include changes of direction and will be conductive to a smooth and flowing performance.
Except for the double, the remaining fences will not be at related distances, i.e. not less than 6 strides
between fences.
JUDGING PHASES:
Phase 1 Jumping:
Each Horse will be required to jump the course. To be judged 60% for jumping performance (40% for
actual jumping and 20% for style and presence).
Phase 2 Ride:
The judge may ride all horses in all paces, on either or both reins. He may jump the horse over one
fence.
Phase 3 Conformation & Movement:
The conformation and movement of the horse in hand will be assessed by the judge.
Note:
1.
A rider may ride several horses in the jumping phase of the competition, but the same rider
must ride the horse throughout.
2.
Tack: No brushing boots will be worn in the showing phase. A running martingale with a
snaffle bridle only. Double bridle may be worn. The same tack must be worn in all phases.
Marking Scheme:
Phase 1: Jumping
60 marks
Phase 2: Ride
20 marks
Phase 3: Conformation & Movement
20 marks.
Total
100 marks.
Penalties:
1. 10 marks for pole knocked.
2. 10 marks for first refusal.
3. 15 marks for second refusal.
4. Third Refusal – Elimination
5. Elimination for a fall of either horse or rider.
Eligibility:
Competing horses should have less 30 S.J.A.I. points.
Horses entered in this class, may compete in one of the ridden hunter classes.
Horses must be 4 years old and upward
Horses must be 153cms, or over
Entries to be made direct to Ossory Show
Closing date for entries 17th July 2017
CLASS 130
Mountbellew Agricultural Show Society presents:
All-Ireland Warmblood Foal
Championship
Prizes: 1st €500, 2nd €300, 3rd €200
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Entries are confined to foals registered by, or eligible to be registered by, the Irish Sport Horse
Studbook (ISH) or the Warmblood Studbook of Ireland (WSI).
2. Foals must be the progeny of a mare registered by or entered into the Irish Sport Horse
Studbook or Approved by the Warmblood Studbook of Ireland. The mare must be
microchipped.
3. Foals must be sired by a warmblood stallion Approved/Recognised by the Irish Sport Horse
Studbook or Approved/Recognised by the Warmblood Studbook of Ireland.
4. Foals must be led at all times.
5. Two Animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges agree the standard is high
enough.
6. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the dam’s passport available for
inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must
have the foal’s passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring; if the foal’s
passport has not been issued a signed document from the passport issuing organization that is
in the process of registering the foal must be available for inspection prior to entry to the judging
ring. The document must specify the name of the sire and the studbook he was registered by;
the name of the studbook(s) that he is approved by; the name of the dam and her microchip
number, and the microchip number and UELN (registration number) of the foal. Failure to
comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
7. Passports & Microchips will be verified by a show official or vet at the Qualifiers and the Final.
8. Animals Qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Mountbellew Show.
Notes
a. A “warmblood stallion” is defined as a stallion born into a European warmblood studbook where
the stallion has been Approved/Recognised by the Irish Sport Horse Studbook, or
Approved/Recognised by the Warmblood Studbook of Ireland.
b. The Irish Sport Horse Studbook classifications “PA”, “NA1”, “NA2”, “Entry”, “SA”, “SPA”,
“SNA1”, “SNA2” or “Supplementary Entry” do not equal “Approved/Recognised.”
c. Recognised relates to foreign bred warmblood performance stallions standing outside of Ireland
that are registered in the main section of a studbook that is a full member of the World Breeding
Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) and have met specified performance/progeny
performance criteria and have submitted a declaration from their originating studbook stating
that they have met the veterinary requirements for that studbook.
ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show: €10 To Final: €20
Qualifying Shows: Mountbellew,
Final – Mountbellew Show on 16th September, 2017
Enquiries to: 085-7606000 or [email protected]
WORKING HUNTER PONIES
RING 4
Entry Fee €10
CLASS 131 Lead Rein Working Hunter
Prizes In Kind.
JUDGING AT 9.30 a.m.
CLASS 132
Open W.H. Cradle Stakes Ponies 123cms. Riders
under 10 yrs
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 133
Starter Stakes Working Hunter Ponies
Riders under 14 yrs .
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 134
143cms. Working Hunter Ponies.
Riders under 17 yrs.
Sponsored by: Brown Jewellers Portlaoise
Perpetual Trophy awarded for highest placed member of Laois Hunt Pony Club
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 135
153cms Working Hunter Ponies
Riders under 20 yrs on .
Prize: 1st €30; 2nd €15; 3rd €10
SASH FOR :
CHAMPION WORKING HUNTER PONY
RIDDEN HUNTER PONIES
RING 3
JUDGING APROX 12.00 p.m
CLASS 136
Entry Fee €10
Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein. For ponies, mares & geldings 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 123cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 3rd
birthday but not their 8th birthday on 1st January of the current year. Riders in this class
may not compete in any other class at the show.
Sponsored by; Brown Animal Feeds Portlaoise
Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd In Kind plus Rosette.
CLASS 137 Open Show Hunter Pony First Ridden Class. For ponies, mares & geldings, 4 years old and
over,
exceeding 123cms. But not exceeding 133cms., suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have
not attained their 12th birthday on 1st January of current year.
.
1st €30 2nd € 15 3rd €10
CLASS 138 Show Hunter Pony Class. For ponies, mares & geldings , 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 133cms. Suitable for and to ridden by riders who have not attained their 14th birthday on 1st
January of current year.
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 139
Show Hunter Pony Class. For ponies, mares & geldings, 4 years old and over, exceeding
133cms. But not exceeding 153cms., suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not
attained their 20th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
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EQUITATION CLASS
CLASS 140
Local Pony ridden by child any age.
Prizes in kind. Trophy to the winner plus Rosettes to all competitors.
This class may be divided on day, at discretion
Of Judges. Marks to be given 80% as to how the rider shows his or her Pony.
20% Conformation
Sponsored By : Carrolls Quarry Castletown
PRIZES IN KIND.
Perpetual Cup In Memory of the late George Roe For Best Laois Hunt Pony Club member in This
Class
RING 3
BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK PONIES
JUDGING 11.30 A.M.
Entry Fee €10
CLASS 141
One –year-old Colt,Gelding or Filly.Likely to make a child’s pony
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 142
2 or 3 year old Pony to be led.Likely to make a child’s riding pony
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 143
CLASS 144
WELSH PONY TO BE LED.
Rosette & Prizes In Kind.
Pony Brood Mare. For Brood Mares 3yrs &over, not exceeding 153cms
In foal or with foal at foot, by Pony Stallion
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 145
Foals,produce of Mares in previous class.Sire to be named.
Foals to be led
1st €30 2nd €15 3rd €10
Cup & Sash presented by Campion Family Kyle Rathdowney
for Champion Pony in previous 4 classes
In Memory of the late Kathleen Campion
MINATURE HORSE
JUDGING AT APPROX 3.00PM
Entry €10
CLASS 146
Miniature 1, 2, & 3 year old Colt , Filly or Gelding
Prizes 1st €30 2nd €20 3rd €10
CLASS 147
Minature Brood Mare with or without Foal at foot not exceeding 34’’ at withers.
Rosette For Best Foal
CLASS 148
Miniature Stallion 3years & upwards not exceeding 34” at withers
Prizes 1st €40 2nd €30 3rd €20
CLASS 149
Best Foal, Colt or Filly.
1st €30 2nd €20
DRIVING CLASS
Aprox 2. p.m.
CLASS 150
Open Driving Class, Open To Horses & Ponies.
Traps, Carriages etc..
1st €75 2nd €40 3rd €30.
DONKEYS
CLASS 151
Best Donkey Any Age
1st €25 2nd €15 3rd €10
Entry Fee €7
NOTICE
In the event of insufficient entries in any classes the Society reserves the right to imalgimate classes at the
Society’s discression.
POULTRY CLASSES Entry Fee €3
Prizes 1st €8 2nd €5 3rd €3
No Leg Rings Allowed, All Drinkers removed during Judging
All Poultry Penned Before 10.30 Judging Approx 11.00 am
All Entries Are The Responsibility Of Owner & Free From Lice & Mites
CLASS 152
True Bantam – Any Variety Male or Female
CLASS 153
Soft Feather Bantham – Any Variety Male or Female
CLASS 154
Hard Feather Bantham – Any Variety Male or Female
CLASS 155
Soft Feather Heavy Large Fowl – Any Variety Male or Female
CLASS 156
Soft Feather Light Large Fowl – Any Variety Male or Female
CLASS 157
Water Fowl Any – Variety Male or Female
Show Champion……………………………Rosette
Reserve……………………………………...Rosette
CLASS 158
Pair of laying Hens
1st €8 2nd €5 3rd €3
CLASS 159
Two Pullets for winter laying hatched
1st €8 2nd €5 3rd €3.
CLASS 160
Cock any breed
1st €8 2nd €5 3rd €3
CLASS 161
Goose or Gander
1st €8 2nd €5 3rd €3
NOTICE
In the event of insufficient entries in classes the Society reserves the right to imalgimate classes at the
Society’s discression.
EGGS, BREAD & CAKES Entry Fee €3
All entries must be in by 10.30am and remain until 4.00 p.m
CLASS 162
Best Hen Eggs
1st € 8 2nd €5 3rd €3
CLASS 163
Best Duck Eggs
1st€ 8 2nd €5 3rd €3
CLASS 164
Brown Bread
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 165
White Bread made with ordinary flour
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 166
Light Fruit Cake
1st €20 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 167
Spotted Dick (Round)
1st €15, 2nd €10, 3rd €8
RENE KENNEDY PERPETUAL TRAY
In Memory Of The Late Rene Kennedy
CLASS 168
Biscuit Cake (Not Decorated, 2lb Loaf Tin)
1st €15 & Kennedy Tray
2nd €10 3rd €8
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 169
6 Muffins of Choice
CLASS 170
6 Shortbread
CLASS 171
Rich Fruit Cake not exceeding 10” square or 11” round Entry Fee €5.00
1st prize €50 and The O’ Sullivan Salver, 2nd €30 3rd Voucher
Sponsored by Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
SUPER VALU
THE FOLLOWING CLASS SPONSORED BY SUPER VALU RATHDOWNEY
EVERYDAY BAKING
CLASS 172
Everyday Baking , consisting Two Items
(6 Brown Scones & Apple Tart), Using only Super Valu products.
1st €30 2nd €20 3rd €10
The Following Classes Are Mainly Sponsored By
William Mansfield Auctioneer & Valuer Rathdowney
CLASS 173
Boiled Fruit Cake
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
Sponsored By; Granstown Free Range Eggs Ltd
CLASS 174
Sponge Cake Jam Filling
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 175
Madeira Cake
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 176
Jam Roll
CLASS 177
Apple Tart made from short crust pastry
1st Briquettes or Cash Prize
nd
2 €10 3rd €8
CLASS 178
Rhubarb Tart made from short crust pastry
CLASS 179
6 Fruit Scones.
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 180
Almond Slice
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €5
CLASS 181
Six White Scones
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 182
Six Mince Pies
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 183
Six Plain Queen Cakes
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 184
Six Decorated Cup Cakes
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 185
Carrot cake
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
CLASS 186
CLASS 187
CLASS 188
Six Chocolate Brownies
Sponsored By; Granstown Free Range Eggs Ltd
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
Tea Brack (Cherries Optional)
Entry Fee €5.00
1st prize €50 & Perpetual Trophy; 2nd €30 3rd €20
Sponsored By; William Mansfield Auctioneer & Valuer Rathdowney
Lemon Drizzle Cake
1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €8
Sponsored By; Super Valu
CHILDREN COOKERY SECTION
UNDER 12YRS OLD
CLASS 189
Rocky Roads (4) Pieces
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 190
Plain Queen Cakes (4) Pieces
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
JAMS
CLASS 191
1lb Rasberry Jam
CLASS 192
1lb Marmalade
CLASS 193
Gooseberry Jam
CLASS 194
1lb Rhubarb Jam
CLASS 195
1lb Strawberry Jam
Sponsored By; Kathleen Butler.
Entry Fee €3.00
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3h €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
NOTICE
In the event of insufficient entries in any classes the Society reserves the right to malgamate classes at the
Society’s discression.
Entry Fee €3.00
All garments must be Original & Home Made
If Not More Than 4 Entries Only Two Prizes
All entries must be in by 10.30am and remain until 4.00pm.
CRAFTS
CLASS 196
One Garment For Adult (Double Knit)
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 197
1 Garment suitable for a Child Double Knit
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 198
Most Attractive Cushion Any Medium
CLASS 199
Christmas Decoration any medium
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 200
Tea Cosy Any Medium
Sponsored By; Tina Fitzpatrick.
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 201
Table Runner any medium
CLASS 202
Trow Any Medium
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 203
Wall Hanging no more Than 24’’
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 204
Article In Embroidary Large Coloured
1st €40 2nd €20 3rd €10
Sponsored By; William Mansfield Auctioneer & Valuer Rathdowney
CLASS 205
Wedding Ring Cushion Any Medium
CLASS 206
Small Handmade Embroidered Article coloured
CLASS 207
A Cot Blanket Double Knit
CLASS 208
Table Centre Not Exceeding 24 inches.
1st €40, 2nd €20, 3rd €10
Sponsored By; William Mansfield Auctioneer & Valuer Rathdowney.
1st Treacy’s The Heath Portlaoise
2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 209 Xmas Tree Decoration Less than 6 inches
1st €10, 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 210
Cap For Adult
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 211 Best Handmade Small article in Patchwork
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 212
Handmade Toy Suitable for young child under 3 years old.
1st Prize Sponsored By Shaws 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 213 Best Hand made Card.
Sponsored By; Lily Sheeran
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 214
Small item in Mountmellick work not bigger than 24 inches.
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 215
Handmade most attractive pin cushion
CLASS 216 Any Artefact in Metal Or Wood
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
CLASS 217 Small Painting In Acrylic Not Larger Than 10” x 8” 1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €5
All Posters and Handwriting Exhibits will be stamped with the Ossory show Stamp
to prevent re-entry in future shows
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR AMATEURS
Size 8”X10”,5”X7”, 4”X 6” MOUNTED & RAISED on Black or white Entry Fee €1
CLASS 218
Animal or Bird
1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
CLASS 219
Farming Scene
1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
CLASS 220
Landscape
1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
CLASS 221
Scenes from your Travels
1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
JUNIOR CLASSES
Confined to competitors under 15 years Entry Fee €1
Proof of Age required
The Following Four Classes Are Sponsored By The Gorman Family, Granstown,
In Memory Of The Late Kathleen Gorman.
CLASS 222
Wall Hanging in any medium, made of anything not larger than 24x24
1st €7 2nd €5 3rd €3
CLASS 223
Decorated Wooden Spoon
1st €7 2nd €5 3rd €3
CLASS 224 Best Decorated Jam Jar
1st €7 2nd €5 3rd €3
CLASS 225
Decorated Stone not exceeding 6” in Diameter
CLASS 226
Handwriting competition not more than 50 words.
Script can be written in Irish or English.
1st €7 2nd €5 3rd €3
VEGETABLES OPEN
1st €7 2nd €5 3rd €3
Entry Fee €2
CLASS 227
Best 3 Heads of Lettuce
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 228
6 Table Potatoes (round and named)
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 229
Six Potatoes (kidney & named)
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 230
6 Boiled Potatoes
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 231
Best Quality (4) Onions
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 232
Best 3 heads of Cabbage
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 233 Best Bunch Of Carrotts (6)
CLASS 234
Best Gooseberries (10)
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 235
Best Rhubarb (4 sticks)
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
FLOWERS OPEN Entry Fee €2
PLEASE TRY NOT TO REMOVE ENTRIES BEFORE 4.00pm
ALICE DALTON PERPETUAL TRAY
In Memory Of The Late Alice Dalton
1st Dalton Tray & €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 236
Display of Six Pansies
Sponsored By; The Webster Family.
CLASS 237
Dahlia 1 Vase 6 Stems Any Type
CLASS 238
Sweet Pea 1 Vase 10 Stems mixed.
CLASS 239
Best Vase Of Lillies (6 Stems)
CLASS 240
Arum Lilies 1 vase - 5 stems
CLASS 241
Hardy Flowering Shrub 1 Vase Mixed 3 Stems
CLASS 242
Collection of Perennial flowers 1 vase , 6 varieties , 1 stem of each
No Lillies / No Dahlias
Sponsored By ; Lawlors Florist Durrow, Co Laois
1st Prize Voucher Lawlors Florist, 2nd €6 3rd €5
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
1st 10 Bales Of Briquettes or Money 2nd €6 3rd €5
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 243 Perennial Flowers 1 vase, 5 stems, same variety, Not Lillies Or Dahlias
1st Prize 10 Bales Of Briquettes or cash prize, 2nd €6, 3rd €5
WALSH TROPHY
1st Shaws 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 244 Roses, 1 vase 3 Hybrid Tea
CLASS 245
Roses, 1 vase – Best Single Stem Floribunda
Sponsored by Lawlors Florists
1st prize Lawlors Florists Voucher 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 246 ‘Rose Of The Show’ One Specimen Hybrid Tea Bloom 1st Walsh Trophy & €8 2nd €6
3rd €5.00
FINLINE CUP
FOR THE MOST POINTS OVERALL IN THE NEXT 3 CLASSES
FLOWER ARRANGERS
The following four classes Sponsored By;
Iris Allen
CLASS 247 Pedestal of Garden Flowers Chosen For Their Scent Arranged
1st €20 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 248 Basket of Garden Flowers Chosen From Your Garden arranged.
1st €20 2nd €15 3rd €10
CLASS 249 Candlelight Dinner Table Arrangement For Table Of Four Persons.
Must Include Candle Or candles
1st €20 2nd €15 3rd €10
GROWERS
CLASS 250
Pot Plant in Flower, Not Geranium
1st €8 2nd €6
3rd €5
CLASS 251
Orchid In Flower Any Kind
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 252
Pot Plant Decorative Foliage,
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 253
Geranium or Pelargonium in Flower
CLASS 254
Most unusual Pot Plant
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 255
Busy Lizzy in Flower
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
CLASS 256
Cacti Or Succulent
SCHOOL CHILDREN
1st €8 2nd €6 3rd €5
Entry Fee €1
CLASS 257
Best Collection of Wild Flowers. No Garden Flowers Allowed .1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
CLASS 258
Recycled. An arrangement of flowers in a disposable container.
Novelty and presentation to count.
1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
CLASS 259
Miniature Garden in a biscuit tin lid .
CLASS 260
An Animal, insect or bird made from plant material
No artificial material allowed
1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
1st €6 2nd €4 3rd €3
OSSORY DOG SHOW
Entries taken on field From 12.30 p.m aprox
Commencing at 1.30 p.m. aprox Entry Fee €3
1. Best Gun Dog
2 Best Sheepdog
3. Best Groomed Dog
4. Nicest Dog led by a boy
5. Nicest Dog led by a girl
6. Scruffiest looking Dog
7 Best Toy Breed
8.Best Big Dog you would like to take home
9.Best Small Dog you would like to take home
10. Best behaved Dog on lead
11 Best dressed dog
12 Puppy Any Breed
13.Overall Champion of First prize-winners
Sponsored By ; BRADYS Laois Car Sales (Ollie Brady 0879240194)
Manor Stone, Service Station, Ballacolla, Co Laois.
IT IS LAW - ALL DOGS MUST HAVE A COLLAR
WITH THE NAME & ADDRESS OF OWNER
DOG LEASHING, MUZZLING AND ID TAG LAWS
(The leashing and muzzling laws only apply to a “public place” in the Control of Dogs Act 1986, this
means any street, road, seashore, park, land, field, or other place to which the public have access,
whether by right or by permission, and whether subject to or free of charge.)
The laws regarding dogs under the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 came into operation on the 1st
February 1999.
Leashing and Muzzling.
5 (1) This article shall apply to every:(a)
American Pitt Bull Terrier
(b)
Bull Mastiff
(c)
Doberman Pinscher
(d)
English Bull Terrier
(e)
German Shepherd (Alsatian)
(f)
Japanese Akita
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
Japanese Tose
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and to every dog of the type commonly known as a Ban Dog
(or Bandog) and to every other strain or cross of every breed or type of dog described
in this article.
(2) A person shall not permit a dog to which this article applies to be in a public place unless
such dog is:(i) securely muzzled; and
(ii) Being led by a sufficiently string chain or leash, no exceeding two meters in length, by a
person over the age of sixteen years who is capable of controlling the said dog.
Identification of Ownership of Dogs.
6.
(1)
The owner or other person in charge of a dog shall ensure that such dog shall at all times
wear a collar bearing the name and address of the owner inscribed thereon, or on a plate, badge or disc
attached thereto.
(2)
No person shall in any manner alter, deface, mutilate or render illegible the
particulars prescribed under sub-article (1) to be inscribed on a collar to be
worn by a dog, or on a plate, badge or disc to be attached thereto, which has
been altered, defaced, mutilated or rendered illegible as aforesaid or upon
which the particulars have become illegible.
(3)
A breach of any provision of this article shall be an offence to which Section
28(1) of the Act applies.