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71: THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

Home Industry Competitions ➤ Baking & Preserves Sun 8th Jun 2025

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & ARVA SHOW PRESENT

Sponsored by: Breffni Landscapes

Home Industry Competitions - Opening Notes

Head of Section: Georgina Whyte 087 8163929

ENTRIES must be submitted ONLINE by FRIDAY 30th May 2025

All exhibits to be brought to the showgrounds on SATURDAY 7th June 2025 between 9am - 12 noon.

No Exhibits may be removed before 5pm on Show Day

Baking & Preserves - Opening Notes

Bellingham Perpetual Cup
All exhibits to be brought to the showgrounds on SATURDAY 7th June 2025 between 9am - 12 noon.

RULES AND CONDITIONS

 Display three pots of preserves from each section below. Pots used to be no bigger than 454gms. (1lb) all the same size, Max. space allowed 22cm. x 22cm.

    • Soft Fruits
    • Stoned Fruits
    • Marmalade
  1. Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation
  2. Lids only to be used.
  3. No biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit.
  4. Simple presentation only required.
  5. The competition is confined to amateurs.
  6. Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
  7. The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
  8. In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
  9. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
  10. All preserves will be sampled.
  11. The judge’s decision at all stages of the competition is final
  12. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
  13. For the final fresh pots of preserves must be entered.
  14. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.

These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Home Industries Marquee
Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Date:  
Sun, 8th Jun, 2025
Start Time:  
12:30 pm
Prizes:   1st - €12.00 , 2nd - €8.00 , 3rd - €5.00

PRIZES

1st €200 – 2nd €150 – 3rd €100 – 4th €50 - 5th €25 – 6th €25 – 7th €25 – 8th €25

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

FINAL: ARVA SHOW Sunday 27th July 2025