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Prize Schedule

Crafts, HortiCulture

& Poultry seCtion

limeriCk sHowSunday 27th August

2017

At

Greenmount Park, Patrickswell

furtHer information

Available from:

Limerick Show Society,Greenmount Park, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.

Tel/Fax: 061-355298(See Page 1 for Contact Details)

Email: angela@limerickshow.com Web: www.limerickshow.com

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Do you wish to becomea member of

The Limerick Show Society?MeMbership

Family €25.00SingleMembership €15.00

Members are entitled to Free Admission to all areas of the Show, the right to attend and vote at the Society’s Annual General Meeting, use of the Society’s special facilities for members at the Show.please note that only subscribers who have paid by August 10th can be guaranteed inclusion in the Members section of the show Catalogue.

Limerick show would like to advise exhibitors that stock,while on the show grounds are the exhibitors

responsibility and must be in their control at all times.Therefore exhibitors should ensure that those in chargeof stock are capable of handling them. stock should be

suitably trained.Any loss or damage caused by the exhibits will be the

liability of the owner.

ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO HAVETHEIR OWN PUBLIC LIABILITY.

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THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CHAIRPERSONS/CONTACTSFOR THE VARIOUS SECTIONS

CRAFTS Chairperson - Mrs Anne Gabbett 087-6411656

HORTICULTURE Mrs Gerardine Nicholas 087-2916706

POULTRY Mrs Rosemary McDonald 068-43421

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS1. Intending Exhibitors are particularly requested to peruse the rules carefully, and not to enter for exhibition unless they are prepared to comply with the Regulations.

ENTRY FORMS2. The necessary printed Forms for the Entry of Stock, etc., will be supplied on application to The Secretary, Limerick Show Society, Greenmount Park, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. No entry will be accepted unless it is made on the regular printed Form. N.B. Applicants for Forms are particularly requested to state the number of forms they require, and in which Sections they desire to enter.

LODGING ENTRIES3. All certificates of entry correctly completed and signed by the exhibitor or his agent must be lodged with the Secretary, Limerick Show Society, Greenmount Park, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick together with the amount of entry fees. Cheques, Bank Drafts or Postal Orders to be made payable to Limerick Show Society. NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE FEES.

ENTRY CLOSING DATES4. The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the closing dates for entries which appear at the bottom of each page. No late entries can be accepted, except in the Horticulture & Craft Sections.5. An animal cannot be entered in more than one class, except as otherwise provided. No animal or other exhibit shall be shown otherwise than in its proper Class in the Show. Any animal or exhibit entered in a wrong Class may be ejected from Competition.

The Society extends their sincere gratitude to all their Sponsors.It would be impossible to run the Show without the generous support

of these individuals and companies.

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LIMERICK SHOW 2017 THE RACECOURSE. PATRICKSWELL, CO. LIMERICK.

SUNDAY 27th AUGUSTCRAFT, ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & COOKERY SECTION

Trophies, Prizes and Sponsors

Perpetual Cups Class DescriptionFran’s Cup 1-4 Hand knitting/CrochetTodd’s Cup 1-10 Overall Points Adult CraftCorn na nOg Cup 11-20 Overall points Junior CraftP.M Green Cup 23&24 Active Retirement ArtShannon Cup 26&27 Overall Adult Art.ICA Federation Cup 28&29 Junior Art under 12yrs.O’Donoghue Cup 30 Junior Art 12-16 yrs.Mary Meaney Trophy 38-40 Adult PhotographyRyan Cup 41-42 Junior PhotographyMable Hayes O’Toole Cup 43-53 Overall Adult BakingJoe Geaney Cup 54-59 Overall Junior BakingIrwin Cup Overall Junior Sections

All Cups awarded at the 2016 Show must be returned to the Limerick Show Office at LIMERICK RACECOURSE, PATRICKSWELL, before Friday 21st July. Unless Cups and Trophies are returned in the condition in which they were received, the recipient’s as signed will be liable for the damage (or other costs) incurred by the Show Society in restoring Trophies to the condition in which they were presented.

RULES AND REGULATIONS1. All Entries must be made on the Official Entry Form. CLOSING DATE MONDAY

14TH AUGUST FOR ENTRIES IN CATALOGUE. ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THAT NOT INCLUDED IN CATALOGUE

2. Entries cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the correct Entry Fee.3. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE - (A) NEW (B) THE UNAIDED WORK OF THE NAMED COMPETITOR (C) NOT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN AT LIMERICK SHOW.

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4. Please note all exhibits must be delivered to the Craft Exhibition area of the Show between 12 noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday 26th August.

The Craft Exhibition Area will close at 5.00 p.m. to prepare for Judging.

5. All Home Baking Entries must be exhibited on disposable plates.6. Classes with only one entry may be cancelled. No prize may be awarded in any particular Class if standard not sufficiently high. In all Classes, the Judges decisions are final7. Trophies will be presented in the Craft Exhibition Area on Sunday at 3pm. Prize monies will be paid out after 5pm.8. No exhibits can be removed from the Exhibition Area before 5.00 pm. Any exhibits

not collected by 1st September 2017 will be donated to charity.

CLOSING DATE MONDAY 14th AUGUST for entry in CatalogueENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THAT DATE BUT WILL NOT BE IN THE

CATALOGUE.

CRAFT SECTION – ADULTPrizes: 1st €20 2nd €15 3rd €10 Entry Fee €3

Classes1. Hand Knitting Baby Garment2. Hand Knitting Adult Garment3. Wool Crochet Any Item4. Knitting or Crochet Baby Blanket5. Patchwork A Lap Quilt6. Patchwork Tea or Coffee Pot Cosy7. Paper or Card Craft A Selection of 3 cards8. Wood/Ceramic/Mosaic Any Item9. Souvenir Item Any Medium10. An Embroidered Item Any Medium

Entries close on Monday August 14thfor exhibitors names to be included in catalogue

Entries will be accepted after that date up until Saturday 26th August, but it is a big help to the organisers and exhibitors if entries are received prior to Sat 26th

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JUNIOR CRAFTPrizes 1st €10 2nd €7 3rd €5 Entry Fee €2

Classes4 – 7 year olds11. An Item in Moulding Clay12. Decorated Plastic Bottle8 – 12 year olds13. Homemade Greeting Card14. A Doll or Puppet – Any Medium15. A Lego Display – Farm Display on a base of 45 cm x 30 cm.16. Hand writing script mounted on card. Text to be –

Like the gold of the sun,Like the light of the day,May the luck of the IrishShine bright on your day.

Like the glow of a starAnd the lilt of a song

May these be your joysAll your life long.

13 – 16 year olds17. Crochet, Knitting or Patchwork – Cover for Mobile Phone, iPad or Laptop18. Handmade Greeting Card19. A Lego Display – on a base of 45 cm. X 30 cm.20. An Item of JewelleryLimerick Lace21. Recently made item to include heavy and light darning and at least

four filling stitches.22. Confined to Lace Makers who have not won a prize at Limerick

Show. An item to include heavy and light darning and at least two filling stitches.

Mounted but Unframed. See Special Entry Forms - Page 24 Must be used.To facilitate judging of Limerick Lace exhibits, closing Date for classes 21&22 is

Thursday August 10th. Exhibits must be submitted with special entry form as on page 24 to Jacqui Hayes. Limerick City and County Council. Merchants Quay, Limerick.

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ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATIONSponsored by The Active Retirement Association

These Classes are confined to current members of the above AssociationEntry Forms are available from the Association or on page 23 of this schedule

Prizes 1st €40 2nd €30 3rd €15 Entry Fee €223.. Art Beginners24. Art Intermediate25. Crochet or Knitted Item or Needlework

Art exhibits must be mounted and ready to hang and not to exceed12”x 16”before mounting

Please use special entry form as on page 23 of schedule

ART – ADULTPainting /Drawing Exhibits –must be mounted and ready to hang and not

to exceed A3 size 12” x 16” before mountingTHIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO

Prizes 1st €20 2nd €15 3rd €10 Entry Fee €326. Landscape or Seascape Any medium27. Artists Choice Any medium

ART - JUNIOR Prizes 1st €10 2nd €7 3rd €5 Entry Fee €2

28. 4 – 8 year old ‘Bright and Beautiful” 29. 9 – 12 year olds ‘My Family” or “My Special Friend” 30. 13 – 16 year olds Art of Choice – any medium.

Painting/Drawing – Exhibits not to exceed A3 size

SPECIAL ART COMPETITION FORLOCAL SCHOOLS

31. Junior: 2nd Class ‘Down on the Farm’ - A4 Size Any Medium32. 3rd – 6th Class ‘At the Seaside’ - A4 Size Any Medium

(Open to Individuals)Entry Fee €1 Prizes €20 €15 €10

SPECIAL PRIZE OF €100 TO THE SCHOOL WITH THE BEST PICTURE

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SPECIAL NEEDS CRAFT/ARTUnder 1233. Individual Art ‘Summer Time’ A4 Size Entry Fee €1

12 – 18 year olds34. Individual Craft or Art A4 size Entry Fee €1

Adult35. Any Craft Item Open to an individual. Entry Fee €236. A Painting (not larger than A3) Open to an individual. Entry Fee €237. A Handmade Item. Open to a Group Entry Fee €5

Prize Money Class 33, 34, 35 & 36 €10 €7 €5Class 37 €20 €15 €10

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 14th AUGUSTFOR ENTRIES TO BE INCLUDED IN CATALOGUE

LATE ENTRIES TAKEN IN CRAFT HALL ON SATURDAY 26THBETWEEN 12 AND 4 P.M.

PHOTOGRAPHY – AMATEUR ADULTPrizes 1st €20 2nd €15 3rd €10 Entry Fee €3

To be photographed by exhibitor. Maximum Size A4 excluding mounting

Classes38. Landscape39. A Macro Photograph (close-up photo)40. Portrait. Human/Animal/Bird

ALL PHOTOGRAPH ENTRIES TO BE DISPLAYED CORRECTLY ON MOUNTING BOARD/ CARDBOARD AND STRING PROVIDED FOR

HANGINGINSURANCE

All Exhibitors must have Show Animals Insured

and be prepared to produce evidence on the day.

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PHOTOGRAPHY JUNIOR Maximum size A4 excluding mounting.

To be photographed by Exhibitor.Prizes 1st €10 2nd €7 3rd €5 Entry Fee €2

41. 5 – 10 years My Favourite Photograph42. 11 – 16 years Nature – Any Subject

ENTRIES FOR CATALOGUE CLOSE MONDAY 14TH AUGUST

ADULT COOKERY SECTIONPrizes 1st €20 2nd €15: 3rd €10. Entry Fee €3

ClassesBread & Cakes43. 6 Decorated Cup Cakes 44. Brown Soda Bread 45. 6 Tea Scones 46. Madeira Cake 47. Apple Tart – Shortcrust Pastry48. Light Fruit Cake49. A Lemon Cake - Decorated50. Carrot Cake

Preserves51. Pot of Jam (Fruit of choice)52. Pot of Raspberry Jam53. Pot of Blackcurrant Jam

INSURANCEAll Exhibitors must have Show Animals Insured

and be prepared to produce evidence on the day.

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JUNIOR SECTIONAll Exhibitors must be under 16 years of age on 1/1/2017

and MUST BE THEIR OWN WORKPrizes 1st €10: 2nd €7 3rd €5 Entry Fee €2

5 - 11 YEARS54. 4 Rice Krispie Buns – decorated55. 4 Decorated Queen Cakes56. 4 Cookies (not decorated)

11 - 16 YEARS57. 6 Decorated Queen Cakes58. 6 Pieces of Rocky Road59. Novelty Birthday Cake Maximum size of Board 12 “ x 12”.

N.B. ALL ExHIBITS MUST BE THE WORK OF NAMED ExHIBITORN.B.: Prize Money for this class (59) is

1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €7 4th €5 Entry Fee €2

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY AUGUST 14THFOR NAMES TO BE INCLUDED IN CATALOGUE

LATE ENTRIES TAKEN AT CRAFT HALL ONSATURDAY 26TH 12 NOON - 4PM

PLEASE READ RULES AND REGULATIONSAT BEGINNING OF SECTION

INSURANCEAll Exhibitors must have Show Animals Insured

and be prepared to produce evidence on the day.

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LIMERICK SHOW 2017 SUNDAY 27th AUGUST

ENTRY FORM FOR BAKING – CRAFT – ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION

CLOSING DATE MONDAY 14TH AUGUST- PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

AFTER THIS DATE BUT WILL NOT BE IN THE CATALOGUE.

Name of Exhibitor…………………………………Tel No:……………………… Email Address …………………………………………………………………….. Address…………………………………………………………………………….

Class No: Entry Fee Class No: Entry Fee

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR THE CATALOGUE ON MONDAY 14TH AUGUST ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THAT BUT NOT CATALOGUED

ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE CRAFT AREA ON SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST BETWEEN 12 – 4 P.M.

FOLLOW DIRECTIONS TO CRAFT HALL WHICH IS ADJACENT TO PARADE RING

EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE ACCCEPTED AFTER 4.00 P.M. ON SATURDAY

26th AS THE CRAFT AREA WILL BE CLOSED TO PREPARE FOR JUDGING ON SUNDAY MORNING AT 9 A.M.

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO –

LIMERICK SHOW SOCIETY (CRAFT), THE RACECOURSE,

PATRICKSWELL. CO. LIMERICK (Cheques payable to Limerick Show Society)

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ENTRY  FORM  FOR  HORTICULTURE  SECTION  –  2017  SUNDAY  27TH    AUGUST    (One  day  Show)  

Name  of  Exhibitor..................................................................................  

Address...................................................................................................  

Tel.No............................................................Mobile..............................  

Email:  ………………………………………………………………………………………………..  

CLASS  NO.   ENTRY  FEE                      CLASS  NO.     ENTRY  FEE  

                                                                               PLEASE  READ  THE  RULES  IN  THE  PRIZE  SCHEDULE  CAREFULLY  AND  PLEASE  NOTE  THAT  TO  AVOID  BLANK  SPACES  AND  WASTE  OF  STAGING  AREA  IT  

HAS  RELUCTANTLY  BEEN  AGREED  TO  INTRODUCE  A  €10  FINE  FOR  COMPETITORS  WHO  ENTER  AND  FAIL  TO  EXHIBIT.    THIS  NOTE  APPLIES  TO  

THE  DECORATIVE  SECTION  ONLY.  EXHIBITOR  NUMBER  CARDS  WILL  BE  DISTRIBUTED  IN  THE  HORTICULTURE  

Area  on  SATURDAY  26th  August.  In  the  event  of  classes  being  cancelled  intending  exhibitors  will  be  notified  

before  Thursday  24TH  August.  ALL  EXHIBITS  MUST  BE  STAGED  BETWEEN  2.00  P.M.  AND  6.00  P.M.  ON  

SATURDAY  26th      AUGUST.  THE  HORTICULTURE  AREA  WILL  BE  CLOSED  AT  6.45.  P.M.  IN  ORDER  TO  

PREPARE  THE  AREA  FOR  JUDGING  AND  NO  EXHIBITOR  WILL  BE  ALLOWED  IN  AFTER  THAT  TIME.  

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PLEASE READ THE RULES IN THE PRIZESCHEDULE CAREFULLY AND PLEASE NOTE THAT

TO AVOID BLANK SPACES AND WASTE OFSTAGING AREA IT HAS RELUCTANTLY BEEN

AGREED TO INTRODUCE A €10 FINE FORCOMPETITORS WHO ENTER AND FAIL TO

EXHIBIT. THIS NOTE APPLIES TO THEDECORATIVE SECTION ONLY.

EXHIBITOR NUMBER CARDS WILL BEDISTRIBUTED IN THE HORTICULTURE Area on

Saturday 26th AugustIn the event of classes being cancelled intending

exhibitors will be notified before

Thursday 24TH AugustALL EXHIBITS MUST BE STAGED BETWEEN 2 P.M.

AND 6.00 P.M. ON SATURDAY 26th AUGUST.THE HORTICULTURE AREA WILL BE CLOSED

AT 8.00 P.M. IN ORDER TO PREPARE THE AREA FORJUDGING AND NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE

ALLOWED IN AFTER THAT TIME. JUDGINGTAKES PLACE AT 7 P.M. ON SAT. 26th

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LIMERICK SHOW HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE SECTION 2017

REGULATIONS FOR HORTICULTURE SECTION1. All plants, flowers etc. brought to the place of exhibition in dirty pots or

Boxes, or in any way that may appear to the Committee to be discreditable to the Show, shall at once be removed from the Hall.

2. No person shall be allowed to remain with the Judges, with the exception of Chairperson, Secretary and Stewards, who must not be exhibitors in the classes for which they are acting as Stewards.

3. No plants, flowers, fruits or vegetables shall be taken off the tables or stands before the close of the Show. No exhibit, or part of, may be removed before the close of the Show.

4. Any person touching or otherwise interfering with the plants, flowers, fruits or vegetables after they have been staged, with out permission from the Committee, shall be instantly removed from the place of exhibition.

5. Appeals must be lodged with the Secretary before 2.00 p.m. on the day of the Show, together with the sum of €10 which shall be refunded if the complaint is upheld.

6. Judging will be in accordance with the revised rules of the Royal Horticultural Society, except Dahlias which will be judged according to Rules of the National Dahlia Society, and the Decorative Classes which will judged in accordance with the N.A.F.A.S. rules, 3rd Edition 2015.

STAGING AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITSExhibitors number cards will be available in the Horticulture Area (Ground Floor of Grandstand) on Saturday 26th. Exhibitors must collect them there personally and have Pass. Intending Exhibitors will have been informed beforehand of any classes that have been cancelled. Exhibitors must collect their exhibits between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m. on Sunday 27th August.

At 5.30 p.m. on Sunday all visitors and competitors must vacate the Horticulture Area leaving the exhibits intact. When the Area is empty, exhibitors will be re-admitted only with a Pass and may then remove their exhibits.

All exhibits to be removed by 6.30 p.m. and no responsibility will be taken for anything left after that time.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRIZE WINNERS WILL TAKE PLACE at 4.30 P.M.AND DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE at 5 P.M.

EXHIBITION RULES1. All exhibits must be staged on the day preceding the show. No exhibit will be

accepted on the day of the show with the exception of class 188. (SEE BELOW).2. Any prize may, at the discretion of the Judges, be withheld or modified if in their

opinion the exhibit is not deserving of the prize offered. A class may be cancelled unless there are at least three entries.

3. No cup will be awarded in any class unless a first prize is awarded4. Exhibitors must stage their exhibits in the places appointed by the Show.

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5. The Committee will not be in any way responsible for loss or damage done to exhibits, stands, vases, etc. during or after the Show.

6. Prize winners must collect their Prize Money between 2.00 – 6 p.m. on Sunday 27th in the Horticulture area.

7. AN EXHIBITOR WITH MORE THAN 10 ENTRIES WILL GET A COMPLIMENTARYPASS FOR THE SHOW.

WOULD EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE

All exhibits must be staged between the hours of 2.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. on Saturday 26th

To facilitate judging, the Horticultural area must be vacated at 6.45pm sharp,on Saturday 26th August.

HORTICULTURAL SECTION CUPS

Cushanahouna 103 AnnualsFrancis J. Cleeve Memorial 109 or 110 Gladioli Best Spike in ShowJohn Griffin Memorial 115 Rose of the ShowMaryville Perpetual 126 Pot of GeraniumKilfrush Perpetual 119 Hardy Herbaceous FlowersJim Barry Memorial 128 Collection of DahliasShannon View Perpetual 129 Giant or Large CactusNantenan Perpetual 130-133 Best Vase of DahliaN.D.S. Silver Medal 128-133 Best Dahlia ExhibitN.D.S. Bronze Medal 128-133 Reserve Dahlia ExhibitBallymackeogh Perpetual 101-135 Most Points Classes 101-135R.H.S. Spoons (excl. Decorative) Best Horticultural ExhibitAttyflynn Cup 136 “Timeless Classic” Bogan Cup 137 “Double Take”Lawless Cup 138 “Vibrant Vibrtions”Ballinacurra Cup 139 “To Charm us with great variety” 140 “Moments in Time” 141 “Tiny Treasures”Kilgobbin Cup Most Points in Decorative SectionMcInerney Cup 142 “Nature’s Palette”Finnitterstown Cup 143 “Elegance”Marie Werner Memorial Cup 136-143 Best Exhibit 136-143Price Cup 147 “Tea Time”Quinnsborough Cup 148 “Rock, Bog or Novel Garden”Sandville Cup 149 “A Creature” Callie Connolly Cup 147-149 Most points in Classes 147-149Drummond Perpetual Challenge Cup 163 Country Gardens

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FLOWERS (OPEN)

All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.SPONSORED BY MRS CATHERINE MCCARTHY & HOGAN’S PHARMACY,

WILLIAM ST. LIMERICK.

ENTRY FEE FOR CLASSES 101 TO 127 IS €2 PER ENTRYPRIZE MONEY IN CLASSES 101 – 127 – 1ST €10: 2ND €7: 3RD €5

N.B See Classes 113, 114, 115 & 116.

101. ANTIRRINHINIUMS 1 Vase, 3 Stems any variety.102. ANNUALS 1 Vase of any one variety not already provided for in the Schedule. 3 Stems.103 ANNUALS (Hardy and/or half hardy) collection of 3 distinct varieties. (Sweet Pea excluded) 3 vases, 5 stems to vase. Cushnahouna Perpetual Cup.104. GERANIUM OR PELARGONIUM 1 Stem each with own foliage in one vase.105 ASTERS 1 Vase, 5 stems any variety106 PANSIES MIXED 6 Blooms displayed on a plate. Exhibitor to provide own plate.107. MARIGOLD AFRICAN 1 Vase, 3 stems any variety.108 MARIGOLDS FRENCH 1 Vase, 5 stems any variety.109 GLADIOLI Large flowered, 1 vase, 1 variety, 3 spikes Francis J. Cleeve Memorial Cup110. GLADIOLI Large flowered, 1 Vase, 1 spike.111 SWEET PEA 1 Vase, any colour or colours, 12 stems.112. SWEET PEA Single Vase. 1 colour. 5 stems.113. *ROSES Single Vase, 3 blooms, H.T.

Sponsored by PowerGro Fertislizers. Kilmallock

114. *ROSES, FLORIBUNDA 1 vase, 1 stem. An extra prize of Power Gro assorted Fertilizers will be given to the winner of this class

115. *ROSE OF THE SHOW’ One specimen bloom to be staged in a small green painted green bottle which will be provided. John Griffin Memorial Cup An extra prize of Power Gro assorted Fertilizers will be given to the winner of this class

116. *NOVICE ROSE One bloom to be staged in a small green painted bottle which will be provided, confined to those who have not won a first prize in a Rose Class at any Show.

An extra prize of Power Gro assorted Fertilizers will be given to the winner of this class

117. MINIATURE ROSE. 1 vase, 2 stems.

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INSURANCEAll Exhibitors must have Show Animals Insured

and be prepared to produce evidence on the day.

118. FLOWERS. 1 Vase, 3 stems of any one flower not specifically provided for in this schedule, e.g. Arum Lily, Chrysanthemum, Molucella, Stock, etc.119. HARDY HERBACEOUS FLOWERS 1 vase, 1 variety only, 3 stems, (Annuals all bulbous flowers excluded). Kilfrush Perpetual Cup.120. HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREE OR SHRUB IN FLOWER 1 vase, 1 branch.121. FOLIAGE TREE OR SHRUB 1 Vase, 1 branch.122. CACTI OR SUCCULENT 1 pot not to exceed 4”.123. CACTI OR SUCCULENT 1 pot over 4” not to exceed 10”.124. POT PLANT IN FLOWER (Geranium excluded). 1 pot not to exceed 8”.125. POT PLANT DECORATIVE FOLIAGE 1 pot not to exceed 8”.126. GERANIUM OR PELARGONIUM IN FLOWER 1 pot not to exceed 8”.127. GARDEN MISCELLANEOUS 5 various. Flowering Shrub, Foliage Shrub,Rose, Herb and Annual. Confined to 24”.

DAHLIA SECTIONSPONSORED BY GARDEN WORLD, ELLEN ST. LIMERICK

& D. M. GARDEN CENTRE, CROAGH.

ENTRY FEE FOR CLASS 128 is €5 All Dahlias will be judged according to the Rules and Classifications of the National Dahlia

Society laid down in the latest edition of the Classified Directory of Dahlias. Exhibits MUST be disqualified if they exceed the following sizes:

Large Flowered Dahlias 10.25 inches (23 cms)Medium Flowered Dahlias 8.75 inches (22 cms)Small Flowered Dahlias 6.75 inches (17 cms)Miniature Flowered Dahlias 4.5 inches (12 cms)Pom-Pop Dahlias 2 inches (5 cms)

If a vase in a multi vase exhibit should be N.A.S. then the whole exhibit MUST be disqualified. Once an exhibit has been disqualified it cannot be considered for any other award,

either in whole or in part.A set of approved size rings will be available in the Horticulture Area and also a copy of the

classified Directory of Dahlias.

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128. SPECIAL COLLECTION OF DAHLIAS. Comprising 16 blooms. Any variety. To be exhibited in a 5 Foot space.

Prize Money: 1st €25: 2nd €15: 3rd €10. Entry Fee €5Jim Barry Memorial Cup.

Prize money in classes 129 – 134: 1st €10: 2nd €7 3rd €5. Entry Fee €2

129. GIANT OR LARGE DECORATIVE./GIANT OR LARGE CACTUS OR SEMI-CACTUS. 1 bloom. Shannon View Perpetual Cup.

130. MEDIUM DECORATIVE. 3 blooms, 1 vase, one or more varieties.131. MEDIUM CACTUS AND/OR SEMI-CACTUS. 3 blooms one or more varieties in

one vase.132. SMALL AND/OR MINIATURE DECORATIVE AND/OR BALL. 3 blooms one

or more varieties in one vase.133. SMALL AND/OR MINIATURE CACTUS AND/OR SEMI-CACTUS: 3 blooms,

one or more varieties in one vase.

The Nantenan Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the Best Vase from Classes 130 – 133

134. NOVICE CLASS DAHLIA. 3 Blooms, one or more varieties in one vase.

135. POM POMS, SMALL. 5 blooms, one or more varieties in once vase. The National Dahlia Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the best Dahlia exhibit in

the Show and the Bronze Medal at the discretion of the Judges in class 128 – 135.The Ballymackeogh Cup will be awarded to most points in Classes 101 – 135

DECORATIVE SECTIONSPONSORED BY THE HURLERS, CASTLETROY

AND FOREVER FLOWERS, RAHEENJudged under revised NAFAS Rules Competitions Manual 3rd Edition 2015

COMPETITORS IN THE DECORATIVE SECTION WHO FAIL TO CANCEL THEIR ENTRY, BY NOTIFYING THE SECRETARY BEFORE

Thursday August 25th (to avoid blank spaces) ARE LIABLE TO A FINE OF €10.

Prize Money in Classes 136 – 143: 1st €10: 2nd €7: 3rd €5. Entry Fee €3 Prize Money in Classes 144, 145 & 146 – VOUCHERS (see classes)

136. “Timeless Classic” An exhibit. Space allowed: Width 76cm. Attyflynn Cup

137. “Double Take” An exhibit to include two placements. Space allowed: Width 76cm. Bogan Cup

138. “Vibrant Variations.” An exhibit in Contemporary Style. Space allowed: Width 76cm. Height optional. Lawless Cup

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139. “To charm us with great variety” An exhibit to feature a Vase or Jug. NO OASIS ALLOWED. To be viewed

and judged all round. Space allowed: Width 60cm. Ballinacurra Cup

140. “Moment/s in Time.” A Petite exhibit not exceeding 25cm in width and depth, height 37cm.

141. “Tiny Treasures.” A miniature exhibit not exceeding 10cm in width and depth, height 15cm.

142. “Nature’s Palette.” An exhibit to feature foliage. Space allowed: Width 60cm. Teachers, Judges, Demonstrators, “Best in Show” winners at time of entry, are not eligible to enter this class. McInerney Cup

143. “Elegance” An exhibit, confined to those who have not won 1st prize in an open show at time of entry. Space allowed: Width 60cm. Finnertstown Cup

144. HANGING BASKET. An Exhibit featuring growing plants. Basket not to exceed 36 cms in diameter.

Vouchers/Money for €25, €15 & €10

Entry Fee €3

145. WINDOW BOX. An Exhibit featuring growing plants. Window Box not to exceed 1m. in length. Vouchers/Money €25, €15 & €10 Entry Fee €3

146. PATIO CONTAINER An exhibit featuring growing plants. Container not to exceed 80cms. X 80 cms.

Vouchers/Money for €25, €15 & €10Entry Fee €3

THE CHANGES AFFECTING YOUR SHOW SCHEDULE ARE THE PETITE & MINIATURE WHERE THE HEIGHTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

THE HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR SINCERE THANKS TO THE SPONSORS WHO HAVE SO

GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED ALL THESE CLASSES.

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CHILDREN’S DECORATIVE SECTION.SPONSORED BY JOHN GILTINANE & ASSOCIATES, AUCTIONEERS

Entry Fee €2 per entry. Prize Money €10, €7 and €5.

147. “Tea Time”. An exhibit. Space allowed 60cms. Height optional.

Confined to children up to 14 years. To be arranged at the venue. The Price Cup.

148 . Rock, Bog or Novel GardenAn Exhibit on a Tray. Natural plant material to predominate. Confined to children up to 14 years.Max size 60 cms squareQuinnsborough Cup.

149. A Creature An Exhibit made from natural plant material. Confined to children up to 14 years. Sandville Cup.

Note: Natural, and/or dried plant material may be used in all classes No artificial plant material allowed in any class.

EXHIBIT· Is composed of natural plant material in all its forms, with or without

accessories contained within a space as specified in a show schedule.· Background, bases, containers, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics may

always be included in an exhibit unless otherwise stated.· In all exhibits natural plant material must predominate.· BACKING MUST BE FREE STANDING· No artificial plant material allowed in any class and will be “Reason for

Disqualifications”

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE CLASSES ARE NOT CONFINED TO MEMBERS OF FLOWER CLUBS

INSURANCEAll Exhibitors must have Show Animals Insured

and be prepared to produce evidence on the day.

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FRUIT (Open).SPONSORED BY MR WILLIAM PEACOCKE

& THE THATCH RESTAURANT, BALLYCOMMON, NENAGH

NAMES ESSENTIAL – All ENTRIES TO BE GROWN BY ExHIBITORAND TO BE CLEAN

ENTRY FEE IN ALL FRUIT CLASSES IS €2 PER EACH ENTRY.

PRIZE MONEY IN CLASSES 149 – 185 1stst €10: 2nd €7: 3rd €5

150 APPLES. Collection of 2 dishes, distinct, 1 early dessert. 1 early cooking.

151. APPLES, DESSERT. Dish of 5, any variety.152. NOVICE APPLES, DESSERT. Dish of 5, any variety.153. APPLES, COOKING. Dish of 5, any variety.154. NOVICE APPLES, COOKING. Dish of 5 any variety.155. PEARS, DESSERT. Dish of 5 named.156. PEARS, COOKING. Dish of 5 named.157. PLUMS, DESSERT. Dish of 6 named.158. PLUMS, COOKING. Dish of 6 named.159. TOMATOES, RED. 1 Dish of 6 named.160. TOMATOES, CHERRY 1 Truss 161. RHUBARB 4 Stems

VEGETABLESSPONSORED BY MRS CALLIE CONNOLLY AND POWERGRO

FERTILIZERSENTRY FEE IN ALL VEGETABLE CLASSES IS €2 PER EACH ENTRY.

1st €10: 2nd €7: 3rd €5ALL ENTRIES MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR

162. EARLY POTATOES - 5 on a plate163. MID-SEASON POTATOES - 5 on a plate164 MAIN CROP POTATOES. 2 dishes of 5, 2 different varieties.165. VEGETABLES. “Country Gardens”. A collection of not less than 4 distinct varieties

of vegetables to be shown with herbs in a container. Space 2 ft. Exhibitor to provide 7cm container.

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by W. Drummond & Sons.166. PEAS. 12 pods.167. BEANS. French, 12 pods.168. BEANS. Scarlet Runners, 12 pods.169. 2 BEET. Round Garden.170. TABLE CABBAGE. 2 Heads. Each head must NOT exceed 12” in diameter. If they

exceed this they will not be accepted on the bench.

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171. RED CARROTS. 3 – NOVICE – MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR

172. RED CARROTS. 3. 173. CAULIFLOWERS. 2 heads.174. CELERY. 1 head. Self-blanching. To be exhibited with roots.175. CUCUMBER. 1.176. LETTUCE. 2 heads.177. ONIONS NOVICE Dish of 6. (Novice Exhibitor who has not obtained a Prize in that particular Class).178. ONIONS. Dish of 6.179. BROCCOLI. 2 Separate spears.180. SWEETCORN. 2 cobs.181. SHALLOTS, YELLOW OR RED. Dish of 6.182 PARSNIPS. 3.183. PARSNIPS. 3. Novice (Novice exhibitor who has not obtained Prize in that particular class)184 LEEKS. 2.185. VEGETABLE MARROW. 1.186. COURGETTES. Dish of 3. Not to exceed 6”.187. HERBS. Collection of named herbs in a vase. Minimum of 5. (Vase will be

supplied).188. GARDEN PRODUCE. - SPECIAL COMPETITION

PRIZE MONEY FOR CLASS 188 ONLY – 1st €30, 2nd €20 & 3rd €15. Entry Fee €5

Rules and Conditions –Class 188.1. In this competition exhibitors will be required to exhibit Home Grown Garden

Products.2. Competitors may qualify only one exhibit.3. All items must be grown by the exhibitor4. Each exhibit to consist of the following - A selection of home grown vegetables consisting of not more than 3 vegetables of an variety up to but not more than 5 different kinds of vegetables. Vegetables to be displayed together on any base of exhibitors choice not exceeding 24

X 24” A truss of tomatoes and herbs may be included per garden. Cut greenery from the garden may be used and will be classified as decoration.5. Points will be awarded for uniformity of size, qualify, freshness and artistic

appearance.

Class 189. COMPETITION FOR SCHOOL GARDENS.An exhibit of no more than 5 varieties of vegetables displayed in a container not more than 60cm x 60 cm.Prizes €30 €20 €15 Entry Fee €3.

Class 190. CHILDRENS GARDEN PRODUCE COMPETITON Open to Children up to 16 years. Rules as in Class 188.

€20 €15 €10 Entry Fee €2

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INSURANCEAll Exhibitors must have Show Animals Insured

and be prepared to produce evidence on the day.

LIMERICK SHOW SOCIETY– POULTRY SHOW --

2017SUNDAY 27th AUGUST AT LIMERICK RACECOURSE

PATRICKSWELL, CO. LIMERICK.

PRIZES 1st €10 2nd €8 3rd €6CLASS

1. BANTAM HARD FEATHER2. BANTAM HEAVY SOFT FEATHER3. BANTAM LIGHT SOFT FEATHER4. TRUE BANTAM5. LARGE HARD FEATHER6. LARGE HEAVY SOFT FEATHER7. LARGE LIGHT SOFT FEATHER8. LARGE WATERFOWL9. BANTAM WATERFOWL10. BEST LAYING HEN – CAN BE CROSSBRED11. JUNIOR UNDER 16

ENTRY €4 PER BIRD – ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 14th AUGUST

ENTRIES TO - ROSEMARY MCDONALD SALEEN PIER

TARBERT KERRY.

Tel No. 068 43421

ALL BIRDS TO BE CAGED BY 10.30 A.M.

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LIMERICK SHOW 2017

SUNDAY 27th AUGUST AT THE RACECOURSE, PATRICKSWELL,

CO. LIMERICK.

ENTRY FORM FOR POULTRY – SUNDAY 27th AUGUST

Name of Exhibitor…………………………………Tel No:……………………… Address……………………………………………………………………………. Email ……………………………………………………………………………… Class No: DESCRIPTION Entry Fee M/F

Entries Close – MONDAY 14th August

Signature of Exhibitor…………………………………………Date………………….

Please ensure that this Entry Form is accurately filled in with all particulars and signed by the Exhibitor

or Agent and sent with relevant fees to:

ALL BIRDS TO BE CAGED BY 10.30 A.M.

ROSEMARY MCDONALD, SALEEN PIER, TARBERT, CO. KERRY

TEL. NO. 068 43421

ENTRY FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ENTRIES

ENTRY FEE €4 PER BIRD AND ALL BIRDS MUST BE COLLECTED BY 4 PM.

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LIMERICK SHOW 2017 SUNDAY 27th AUGUST

ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION ENTRY FORM

NAME(BlockLetters)_______________________________________ ADDRESS)______________________________________________ Tel/Mobile No:_____________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________ A.R. Branch_______________________________________________

€2 PER ENTRY CLASS

TITLE SIZE FEE

TOTAL € ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE CRAFT HALL

AREA, LIMERICK RACECOURSE, ON SATURDAY 26th AUGUST BETWEEN 12 P.M. AND 4 P.M. after which the area

will be prepared for judging. JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY MORNING 27th

AUGUST AT 9 A.M. EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE THE ABOVE

TIMES NO ENTRY CAN BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT AN ENTRY

FORM AND CORRECT FEE Signed_____________________Date____________________

COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO: Limerick Show Society

The Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.

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August  27th  2017  Greenmount,  Patrickswell,  Co  Limerick  

Limerick  Lace  Competitions  Sponsor:  Limerick  City  &  County  Council  and  Limerick  Federation  ICA  

 Competitions.    

Class  21.    An  Item  /Piece  of  Limerick  Lace  Recently  made  item  showing  Heavy  and  Light  Darning  and  choice  of  4  more  

filling  stitches.            1st  Prize  €100              2nd  Prize  €75              3rd  Prize  €50  

     Class  22.  Confined  to  emerging  lace  makers  who  have  not  won  a  prize  for  lace-­‐

making  at  Limerick  Show  An  Item  showing  Heavy  and  Light  Darning  and  at  least  2  more  filling  stitches.  

             1st  Prize  €50                  2nd  Prize  €25                  3rd  Prize  €20  

In  both  classes,  Lace  must  be  presented  on  fabric  or  covered  board    Limerick  ICA  Federation  Prize  €50  for  best  piece  exhibited  by  an  ICA  Member  

 Entry  form:  Please  tick  which  competition  ‘Class’  you’re  entering  Class  21  (    )                        Class  22  (    )  Name:          ICA  Guild  (if  applicable):          Home  Address:                    Phone  no.  landline:       Mobile:     _    Email:        Entry  fee:  €5  enclosed  (     )    Entries  to  Jacqui  Hayes,  Archivist  Limerick  City  and  County  Council,  Merchants  Quay,  Limerick  before  Thursday,  10  August.  Enquiries  to  Anne  Gabbett  (087-­‐6411656)  for  any  queries  or  archives@limerick.ie