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200: The All Ireland Traditional Handmade Craft Qualifier

Indoor ➤ Crafts Thu 17th Jul 2025
Indoor - Opening Notes

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 & BALLYSHANNON AGRICULTURAL SHOW 
PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND TRADITIONAL HANDMADE CRAFT FINAL
Sponsored by: White Hotel Group, Head Office, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
 

Entry fee: To qualifying Show €3. To final €6

Prizes:   1st €300.00 and Perpetual Trophy, 2nd €200, 3rd €100, 4th €60, 5th €50, 6th €40

Final to be held at Ballyshannon Show
Sunday 17th August 2025

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 Size18”x18”) or skirt (Adult size only) (this item is obligatory)
    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 18th August 2024.
  13. Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm.
  14. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final

Its important exhibitors check measurements stated under the Rules & Conditions

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Indoor Hall
Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Date:  
Thu, 17th Jul, 2025
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