Enquiries to Pamela Sheridan: 087 2374256
Overall Winner Needlework/Craft – Receives the Paddy Dowling Memorial Trophy
Classes 412 - 433 These classes may include knitting, crochet, lace making, embroidery, smocking, needle felting, patchwork or applique techniques and paper crafting.
THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLYSHANNON AGRICULTURAL SHOW
PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND TRADITIONAL HANDMADE CRAFT FINAL
Entry fee: To qualifying Show €3. To final €6
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. All items must be the sole work of the exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit must consist of 1 Article from point A plus 1 other article from points B, C or D making Total of 2 Articles:
A. Any article using tweed e.g. Picture (Min Size 12”x12” - Max Size 18”x18” excluding the frame and mount), Cushion (Min Size 16”x16” - Max Size 18”x18”) or skirt (Adult size only)
B. Any article in coloured or self-coloured embroidery made in the current year.
C. Hand Knit cardigan lumber jacket or jumper, Adult size only.
D. Any article in cotton crochet using no thicker than a No 20 cotton thread.
3. All the above to be made in the current year.
4. The items to be displayed as one exhibit
5. Any item the judge feels is produced by any other method other than hand shall be disqualified.
6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
7. One entry may qualify from each qualifying show for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough a second entry may be qualified. The Qualifiers from each of these shows will go forward to the final to be held at the Ballyshannon Agricultural Show, on Sunday 17th August.
8. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a rosette on appearance at the final.
9. Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
10. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk
11. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General rules, together with Ballyshannon Show Rules.
12. Exhibits must be in place for judging by 10.30am on Sunday 17th August 2025
13. Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm.
14. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All Ireland Final
Final: Ballyshannon Annual Show Ltd 17th August 2025
No entries permitted on day of event.