Indoor Exhibits to be brought to Indoor Hall from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday 17th July.
Maximum of two entries per exhibitor in a class.
Judging will take place on Wednesday 17th July at 3.30pm Sharp. JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.
Prize money will be paid out by post within 10 working days.
THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & VIRGINIA SHOW
PRESENT
THE QUALITY ONION ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP
PRIZE FUND: €500
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €3. To Final €6
Event Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025
Venue: Virginia Agricultural Show
The Showgrounds
Virginia
Cavan
Website:http://www.virginiashow.com/
Prize Breakdown
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.
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.
8. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All Ireland.
The 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.
No entries permitted on day of event.