Glencolmcille Agricultural Show Entry Booklet 2015

COISTE NA BLIANA 2015Cathaoirleach: Michael O'Gara

Kevin McGinley Josephine O'Byrne

Clare O'Byrne Martin Cunningham

Sean J. McGinley Paddy Hegarty

Pat Curran Declan O'Byrne

Josie Carr Dermot Gillespie

Victor Fuller Andrew O'Gara

Paul Molloy Christy Byrne

Johnny Cannon Enda Gillespie ine Cunnea Meg OGara

Shane McIntyre

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

Eallach CattleCONFINED SECTION

Entry Fee 10 - Prizes 1st 60, 2nd 40, 3rd 20

All animals to be haltered and halter trained - otherwise

owners will be asked to return animals to trailer

Judging will commence at 11.00pm sharp

Class 1: Beef type heifer showing no permanent teeth Sponsored by Roarty's Bar

Class 2: Best breeding heifer Sponsored by Andy Roohan Ltd. Agricultural Consultant

Class 3: Best Beef type cow or heifer in milk or in calf Class 4: Best Suckling cow with own calf at foot (calf strictly born in 2015)

Sponsored by Seaview Veterinary Clinic

Class 5: Best calf born between September 1st 2014 to December 31st 2014 male or female

Class 6: Best male calf born from January 1st 2015 to March 31st 2015 Sponsored by Robert Kee Power Equipment

Class 7: Best female calf born from January 1st 2015 to March 31st 2015Class 8: Best calf born from 1st April 2015 onwards, Male or Female Class 9: Best pair of animals from one herd Class 10: Best Home-Bred animal over 12 months on day of show

Sponsored by Osmonds

Overall champion calf of confined classes

Overall champion animal of confined classes

Local Unhaltered - Glencolmcille/ Kilcar Area only Class 11: Best heifer (penned) Class 12: Best cow and calf (penned)

OPEN SECTIONClass 13: The Greenvale Animal Feeds All Ireland Beef Heifer Championship

Sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds

Judging at 1.00pm Approx.

RULES AND CONDITIONS1. Qualifying animals to have no more than 2 permanent teeth on the day of Final

2. One Heifer may qualify from each selected show; if the standard is insufficient no heifer may

be chosen.

3. All animals must be led by a competent adult.

4. All animals must be certified Not in Calf at the Final.

5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: 7. To Final: 12PRIZES: 1st: 800, 2nd: 400, 3rd: 250, 4th: 125, 5th to End: 50

Please Note: The Committee reserve the right to substitute the cash prize with vouchers for Product

Final: STROKESTOWN SHOWSaturday 12th September 2015 at 2pm Approx

Class 14: Nutrias Animal Feed Beef Bullock All Ireland ChampionshipSponsored by Aurivo, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Judging at 1.30pm Approx.

RULES AND CONDITIONS1. Qualifying animals to have no more than 4 permanent teeth on the day of Final

2. One Steer may qualify from each selected show; if the standard is insufficient no steer may

be chosen.

3. All animals must be led by a competent adult.

4. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: 7. To Final: 12PRIZES: 1st: 1000, 2nd: 600, 3rd: 400, 4th: 200, 5th: 100, 6th to End: 50

Please Note: The Committee reserve the right to substitute the cash prize with vouchers for Product

Final: STROKESTOWN SHOWSaturday 12th September 2015 at 2pm Approx

OPEN SECTION (Continued)Entry Fee 10 - Prizes 1st 60, 2nd 40, 3rd 20

All animals to be haltered and halter trained - otherwise owners will be asked to return animals to trailer.

Class 15: Beef type heifer showing no permanent teeth Class 16: Best breeding heifer

Sponsored by Donegal Town Hardware

Class 17: Best Beef type cow or heifer in milk or in calf Class 18: Best Suckling cow with own calf at foot (calf strictly born in 2015)

Sponsored by Top Oil

Class 19: Best calf born between September 1st 2014 to December 31st 2014 male or female

Class 20: Best male calf born from January 1st 2015 to March 31st 2015 Sponsored by Osmonds

Class 21: Best female calf born from January 1st 20145to March 31st 2015 Sponsored by Gibson Donegal Ltd.

Class 22: Best calf born from 1st April 2015 onwards Male or Female Class 23: Best pair of animals from one herd Class 24: Best Young Handler

Pure Bred Charolais Class 25: Best bull calf born September through December

Sponsored by Trummon Plant Supplies and Services Ltd.

Class 26: Best heifer calf born September through December Class 27: Best bull calf born January through April Class 28: Best heifer calf born January through April

Overall Champion Calf Overall champion winner in the cattle open section

Reserve Champion of the day

CANCELLATION OF CLASSESThe committee reserve the right to cancel any

class(es) due to insufficient entries.

Caoirigh - SheepLOCAL SECTION (CONFINED)

Entry Fee 5 Prizes 1st 30, 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 10.00am sharp

Black-Faced The Melville Maxwell Cup for the Best Black-Faced Ewe Lamb

Corn Buan Taispentas Talmhaochta Ghleann Cholm Cille for the Overall Champion Black-Faced (Confined)

Class 29: Best black-faced hogget ewe Sponsored by McGill Farm Supplies

Class 30: Best black-faced ewe, 2yrs & upwards Class 31: Best black-faced ewe lamb Class 32: Best pair black-faced ewe lambs

Sponsored by McGill Farm SuppliesClass 33: Best black-faced ram, 2yrs & upwards

Sponsored by Osmonds Class 34: Best black-faced shearling ram

Sponsored by Boyle Plant HireClass 35: Best black-faced ram lamb

Sponsored by Roarty's Bar

Horned Mountain Sheep (Sheep entered in Cat. 29, 30, 31 & 35 are not eligible to enter the Horned Mountain Sheep section.)

Class 36: Best horned mountain hogget ewe Urraithe ag / Sponsored by Mac Giolla Easbuig & Co. Accountants

Class 37: Best horned mountain ewe, 2yrs & upwards Sponsored by Breslin Stone

Class 38: Best horned mountain ewe lamb Sponsored by Boyle Plant Hire

Class 39: Best horned mountain ram lamb Sponsored by Breslin Stone

Cross Bred Lr Chomhairle Pariste Ghleann Cholm Cille

Cup for best cross bred ewe lamb Class 40: Best cross bred hogget ewe

Sponsored by The Blue HavenClass 41: Best cross bred ewe 2yrs & upwards Class 42: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb under 35kg

Urraithe ag / Sponsored by Mac Giolla Easbuig & Co. AccountantsClass 43: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb over 35kgClass 44: Best cross bred ram lamb

OPEN SECTIONEntry Fee 5 Prizes 1st 30, 2nd 20, 3rd 10

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

Black-Faced Texaco Cup for the Champion Black-Faced

Class 45: Best black-faced hogget ewe Sponsored by George Irwin Hardware, Donegal

Class 46: Best black-faced aged ewe, 2yrs & upwards Class 47: Best black-faced ewe lamb

Sponsored by Errigal SeafoodClass 48: Best pair black-faced ewe lambs Class 49: Best black-faced aged ram, 2yrs & up Class 50: Best black-faced shearling ram

Sponsored by George Irwin Hardware, DonegalClass 51: Best black-faced ram lamb

Sponsored by Errigal Seafood

Cross Bred K Style Cup for the Champion Cross Bred

Class 52: Best cross bred hogget ewe Sponsored by The Blue Haven

Class 53: Best cross bred ewe 2yrs old & upwards Sponsored by John Eoinn's Glen Head Tavern & Giftshop

Class 54: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb under 35 kg Class 55: Best breeding cross bred ewe lamb over 35 kgClass 56: Best butchers lamb

Cheviot Corn Cuimhneachin Connie U Dhochartaigh

for the Champion Cheviot. Class 57: Best Cheviot ewe lamb

Sponsored by J.J.D. SuppliesClass 58: Best Cheviot ram lamb Class 59: Best Cheviot ewe

Sponsored by J.J.D. SuppliesClass 60: Best Cheviot ram

Swaledale The Donnchadh OGara Memorial Cup for the Champion SwaledaleClass 61: Best Swaledale Ewe Lamb

Sponsored by Peter Cannon, Agricultural ConsultantClass 62: Best Swaledale Ram Lamb

Sponsored by OsmondsClass 63: Best Swaledale Hogget Ewe

Sponsored by Slieve League LodgeClass 64: Best Swaledale Hogget Ram Class 65: Best Swaledale Aged Ram

Sponsored by Peter Cannon, Agricultural ConsultantClass 66: Best Swaledale Aged Ewe

LanarkThe Naomh Columba Cup for the Champion Lanark

Class 67: Best Lanark ewe lambSponsored by John Eoinn's Glen Head Tavern & Giftshop

Class 68: Best Lanark ram lambClass 69: Best Lanark ewe

Sponsored by Cooks PantryClass 70: Best Lanark ram.

Rare Breed Class 71: Best Rare Breed Sheep

* The Charlie Fuller Memorial Cup for the Overall champion in the Black Faced sheep class (confined & open)

CANCELLATION OF CLASSESThe committee reserve the right to cancel any class(es) due to insufficient entries.

Capaill agus Pnaithe Horses and Ponies

Entry Fee 10 Prizes 1st 50, 2nd 30, 3rd 20All animals must be haltered and halter trained - otherwise

owners will be asked to return animals to trailerJudging will commence at 11.00pm sharp

Class 72: Best pony up to 13.2hClass 73: Best pony from 13.2h 14.2hClass 74: Best Cob class from 14.2h 15.2hClass 75: Best Agricultural Type horseClass 76: Best Lighter HunterClass 77: Best Heavy Hunter

Overall Champion PonyOverall Champion Horse

anlaith - PoultryThe John Campbell Memorial Cup for the Overall Champion

Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3Class 78: Best large Hen Class 79: Best large Rooster Class 80: Best Bantam Hen Class 81: Best Bantam Rooster Class 82: Best large Drake Class 83: Best large Duck Class 84: Best Rare Breed

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Glasraigh agus Tirg Feirme - Vegetable and Farm Produce

The Tommy Cooke Memorial Cup Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Class 85: Best Six early potatoes Class 86: Best Six Late potatoes Class 87: Best Six Shallots Class 88: Best Three roots of beetroot Class 89: Best five red onions Class 90: Best five onions Class 91: Best twelve pods of peas Class 92: Best Two heads of crisp lettuce Class 93: Best Two heads of cabbage Class 94: Best Three roots of parsnip Class 95: Best Three roots of carrots Class 96: Best Three stalks of rhubarb Class 97: Best Two stems of parsley, with roots Class 98: Best Three roots of turnip Class 99: Best six tomatoes - (must have at least 1 inch of stem attached) Class 100: Best collection of fruit & veg.,5 7 presentation will count Class 101: Best Three heaviest potatoes- * THESE CAN BE ENTERED ON THE DAY Class 102: Best Six white hen eggs Class 103: Best Six brown hen eggs Class 104: Best Six duck eggs Class 105: Best Disaster Class! Any veg. gone wrong-*

THIS CAN BE ENTERED ON THE DAY Class 106: Best Sod of Pasture: 30cm X 30cm

Ranng na bPist - Childrens Home Grown Vegetables

The 3D Personnel CupEntry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Class 107: Best Six Late potatoes Class 108: Best Six early potatoes Class 109: Best Five onions Class 110: Best Three roots of turnips Class 111: Best Three roots of carrots Class 112: Best Two heads of crisp lettuce Class 113: Best Two heads of cabbage Class 114: Best DISASTER CLASS: Any veg gone wrong! -*

THIS CAN BE ENTERED ON THE DAY Class 115: BEST BASKET OF VEGETABLES- Presentation will count

Subh, Ml agus Im - Jam Making, Honey & Butter

The Brian and Peggy OByrne Memorial CupEntry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

1Lb Pot Class 116: Best Home-made blackcurrant jam Class 117: Best Home-made gooseberry jam Class 118: Best Home-made rhubarb jam Class 119: Best Home-made marmalade Class 120: Best Home-made raspberry jam Class 121: Best Home-made strawberry jam Class 122: Best Home-made blackberry jam Class 123: Best Home-made pot of jam not listed above Class 124: Best pot of home-farmed honey Class 125: Best section of home-farmed honey Class 126: Best print of butter

Bacil - Cake Making & Scones Corn Cuimhneachin Myra MhicFhionnlaoich for best overall bake

Entry fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3Class 127: Best Soda Bread Class 128: Best Soda bread with fruit Class 129: Best Brown bread Class 130: Best Potato cake/bread Class 131: Best Six wheaten scones Class 132: Best Six white soda scones Class 133: Best Six assorted home-made biscuits Class 134: Best Porter cake Class 135: Best Madeira cake Class 136: Best Fruit cake, rich Class 137: Best Fruit cake, light Class 138: Best Sponge sandwich or jam roll Class 139: Best Six queen cakes Class 140: Best Apple tart, short crust pastry Class 141: Best Rhubarb tart Class 142: Best Victoria sandwich Class 143: Best Boxty scone Class 144: Best treacle bread Class 145: Best Christmas PuddingClass 146: Best Any Bake not mentioned above Class 147: Afternoon Tea consisting of: 4 plain tea scones, 6 Victoria Sponge (Filling of

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

Pintireacht - Painting & Sketching (Amateur)

The John P. Gillespie Memorial Cup Entry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

(All paintings to be no larger than 30x24 including the frame) Class 148: Any subject in oil Class 149: Any subject in acrylic Class 150: Any subject in watercolour Class 151: Any subject in pencil Class 152: Any subject in crayon Class 153: Any subject in pen Class 154: 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.

Griangrafadireacht - Photography (Amateur)

The Biddy Mac Shane Memorial CupEntry fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

(All Photos to be 10x8 & mounted, except postcard view) Class 155: Any subject

Ranng na bPist - Childrens Section

The Killybegs Credit Union CupEntry fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

(All posters/paintings/drawings are to be A4 size) Class 162: Any handcrafted item Class 163: Any painting in watercolour

Ealan agus Ceardaocht Lmhdhanta - Arts & Crafts

Corn Cuimhneachin Liam U ChuinneaginEntry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Class 192: Best example of woodwork Class 193: Best example of metalwork Class 194: Best example of stonework Class 195: Best article carved in woodClass 196: Best article carved in stoneClass 197: Best example of woodturningClass 198: Best example of basketry, made from rod, rush or straw Class 199: Six hand-cut turf Class 200: Clew of rope Class 201: St Bridgets Cross Class 202: Any item made from recycled materials

Cniotil Limhe - Home Crafts The Mary Cunningham Memorial CupEntry Fee 2 Prizes 1st 7, 2nd 5, 3rd 3

Class 203: Ladies or gents cardigan or pullover (hand knitted) Class 204: Aran design hat (hand knitted) Class 205: Any design hat (hand knitted) Class 206: Pair of socks any wool plain or fancy (hand knitted) Class 207: Knitted toy Class 208: Christmas decoration (hand knitted) Class 209: Any hand knitted item not listed above Class 210: Crochet doily in cotton or wool Class 211: Any crochet garment in cotton or wool Class 212: Crochet toy Class 213: Crochet Christmas decoration in cotton or wool Class 214: Any crochet item not listed above Class 215: Any embroidery article in wool or cotton Class 216: Any counted thread article in wool or cotton Class 217: Any patchwork article Class 218: Mixed methods any article Class 219: Childrens section Any childs homecraft

CANCELLATION OF CLASSESThe committee reserve the right to cancel any

class(es) due to insufficient entries.

RIALACHA AN TSE - SHOW RULES 1. 1. The closing date for entries is 3rd of JULY, no late entries will be received past 2. this date. All entries must have fee with them to be valid and accepted.3. 2. All cups are perpetual and are to be returned to the committee by the 30th of June 2015 4. 3. 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. 5. 4. Exhibits in the Farm and Vegetable section must be grown by the exhibitor.6. 5. The show secretary, acting through the officers, may

refuse an entry without assigning any reason. 7. 6. The show is not responsible for any damages to any of the exhibits 8. 7. Only entries that are in the booklet will be admitted to the classes

unless it has been an oversight of the committee no exceptions 9. 8. The Judges decisions are final. 10. 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. 11. 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 awarded 12. 11. 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 prize 13. 12. 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.

14. 13. There shall be no tampering or moving of the exhibits entered 15. 14. No free admission will be given other than children 16. 15. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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.

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

20. 19. Adequate handling should be provided for the amount of animals entered in any one category

21. 20. All photos are to be 10 x 8 and mounted on card, except postcards, all paintings are to be no larger than 30x 24 to include the frame and all posters are to be A4 size

22. 21. The winners of the confined sections automatically qualify for Overall Champion 23. 22. 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. 24. 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 judge 25. 24. 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. 26. 25. All entry fees must be paid in advance. 27. 25. THERE IS NO FREE ADMITTANCE TO THE SHOW GROUNDS FOR 28. ANY PERSON WHO HAS LIVESTOCK ENTERED IN THE SHOW 29. 26. Cancellation of classes: The committee reserve the right to

cancel or amalgamate class(es) if insufficient entries.

REGULATIONS CATTLE The 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 animal 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 STATUS

TB All animals must come from herds which are not restricted and

have a clear herd 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.

SHEEP IDENTIFICATION 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, Also attendance of sheep from scrapie-monitored flocks at shows and sales in 2006 for 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

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COLLECTION POINTS will be organised in The Mart, Glencolmcille, and in Carrick Youth Centre between 6pm and 9pm on Friday 3rd July 2015 (the closing date). Entries can be left in Kilcar Post Office, in Carrick Youth Centre or sent in the post to The Secretary, Glencolmcille Agricultural Show, Glencolmcille Co. Donegal, or to any committee member on or before Friday 3rd July 2015. Entry forms also available on the Glencolmcille Show Facebook page. Closing date for entries: Friday 3rd July 2015 Email: [email protected] Tel: 087 3409731

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Sunday August 2 ndCattle Show - with new championship catagories

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Craft and Produce ShowSheep Show

Poultry ShowPony and Horse Show

Sponsored by

Show NightThe Cufflinks Band

Show Queen selectionFollowed by DJ Aaron Billy

rdDog Trials

Monday August 312 noon

Bar facilities

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Entry forms

closing date July 3rd available online

Glencolmcille Show

Tel: 087 3409731email: [email protected]

Vendors welcome when booked in advance

Music by Eunan McIntyreBouncy Castles

Trade StallsSheep Sheering

Documents

Glencolmcille Agricultural Show Entry Booklet 2015