
Household Section


Judging: Commences at 1pm
Entry Fee: €2 (See exceptions for Qualifier Classes)
No late entries will be accepted.
Prizes: €15 for 1st Place, €10 for 2nd Place and €7 for 3rd Place unless otherwise stated
Exhibits: All exhibits must be displayed before 11am on show day and collected before
5pm. The show will not accept responsibility for exhibits after this time.
All exhibits will be displayed in a large marquee on the show field.
All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor.
Prizes will not be issued if the judge is of the opinion that the exhibits are not
of home produce or if the exhibit is not appropriate for the class.
There must be three exhibits in a particular class, by three different exhibitors
in order for the class to go ahead on the day. This rule applies to all classes
excluding Qualifier Classes.
VEGETABLE & FARM PRODUCE
HH01 Six Early Potatoes
HH02 Six Late Potatoes
HH03 Kerr Pinks Only
HH04 Half Dozen Shallots
HH05 Three Roots of Beetroot
HH06 Best Five Seed Grown Onions (incl. sets)
HH07 Two Heads of Lettuce, Crisp Headed
HH08 Two Heads of Cabbage
HH09 Best Cauliflower
HH10 Three Roots Parsnips
HH11 Three Roots Carrots
HH12 Three Stalks Rhubarb
HH13 Exhibit of Swedes- Three Roots
HH14 Sheaf of Oats
HH15 Best Collection of Fruit & Vegetables (7 or less)
HH16 Any Other Vegetables Not Listed Above
HH17 Six White Hen Eggs
HH18 Six Brown Hen Eggs
HH19 Six Duck Eggs
HH20 Qualifier for the Lord Bia
FLOWERS
HH20 Vase of Six Roses (Any Variety)
HH21 Best Miniature Arrangement of Flowers Not Over 9" in Width
HH22 Best Collection of Wild Flowers
HH23 Rose of the Show- 1 Bloom (1st Prize only)
CAKES
*All cakes must be a minimum of 6” and be square or round only, unless stated beside a class*
HH24 Loaf Tin Brown Bread
HH25 Brown Bread
HH26 Soda Bread with Fruit
HH27 Six Brown Scones
HH28 Six White Scones
HH29 Six Treacle & Fruit Scones
HH30 Rich Fruit Cake (O'Donoghue's Bakery Perpetual Cup with Prize Money for 1st Place)
HH31 Light Fruit Cake (Builín Blasta Perpetual Cup WITH Prize Money for 1st Place)
HH32 Madeira Cake
HH33 Chocolate Biscuit Cake
HH34 Six Decorated Queen Cakes
HH35 Jam Swiss Roll
HH36 Apple Tart
HH37 Sponge Cake
HH38 Rhubarb Tart
HH39 Apple Crumble
HH40 Six Plain Muffins
HH41 Porter Cake
HH42 Cheesecake - Any Flavour
HH43 Tea Brack
JAM MAKING
HH44 Homemade Pot of Rhubarb Jam
HH45 Homemade Pot of Strawberry Jam
HH46 Homemade Pot of Marmalade
HH47 Homemade Pot of Jam - Any variety
KNITTING, CROCHET & SEWING
HH48 Ladies or Gents Sweater
HH49 Knitted Toy
HH50 Any Small Article of Knitting not Specified Above
HH51 Any Large Article of Knitting not Specified Above
HH52 Any Article of Sewing - Hand or Machine Sewn
HH53 Any Small Article of Cotton Crochet
HH54 Any Large Article of Cotton Crochet
HH55 Any Small Article of Wool Crochet
HH56 Any Large Article of Wool Crochet
HANDMADE ARTS & CRAFTS
HH57 Best Example of Small Handcraft (not exceeding 12cm x 12cm)
HH58 Best Example of Large Handcraft (must be more than 15cm x15cm and less than 90cm
x90cm)
HH59 Best Example of Artistic Woodwork (not exceeding 120cm x120cm)
HH60 Best Six Sods of Hand Cut Turf
HH61 Best Six Sods of Machine Cut Turf
HH62 St. Bridget's Cross
HH63 Best Craft made of Wool
HH64 Something Old from Something New (not exceeding 60cm x 60cm)
HH65 Best Designed Fascinator for Heritage Day
HH66 Qualifier for the All-Ireland Domestic Arts Championship
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Each exhibit must consist of Three items from the list below:
(A) Handmade Picture any medium max. 60cm x 45cm (excluding frame)
(B) Flower arrangement for a Dining Room table (space allowed 12” x 12”
(C) Six Potatoes. Any Variety
(D) Decorated Victoria Sponge (20cm/8” Round)(filling & Decoration must be Non Perishable).
• The Picture must be Handmade. Machine Work will not suffice.
• Potatoes must be grown by the exhibitor.
• Exhibitors may qualify once only.
• In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the
exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession,
they may be disqualified.
• Two exhibitors to quality from each qualifying show.
• This competition will be judged on a points system.
• Points will be awarded for presentation.
Exhibits to be in place before 11.30 on day of final
Entry fee: To qualifying Show €3. To final €6
Prizes: 1st €250; 2nd €200; 3rd €130; 4th €65; 5th to 25th €30 each.
FINAL: BONNICONLON SHOW MONDAY 5th AUGUST 2019
PAINTING
HH67 Best Painting in Any Medium, Maximum size including frame 59cm x 42cm (A2)
HH68 Best Example of Freehand Drawing or Sketch
HH69 Qualifier to the Fleetwood Paints All-Ireland Amateur Painting Competition
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Paintings must be the sole work of the exhibitor who must have amateur status.
2. Paintings to depict an Agricultural or Rural setting.
3. Paintings must measure no more than 26”X 20” not including the frame.
4. All Paintings must be ready to hang, that is framed and
with a hanging cord attached.
5. The Judges decision will be final.
6. All entries to be exhibited at owners risk.
7. All entries to have amateur status as defined by the following:
(A) Not to have had a commercial solo exhibition,
(B) Not to have exhibited in a commercial gallery,
(C) Not to be teaching or have taught art in any form.
8. In the event of an objection and following an investigation,
and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession,
they may be disqualified.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules.
To avoid any confusion would exhibitors please print their Name & Phone No. on a label & attach to back of Painting.
Entry Fee - To qualifying Show: €3. To Final: €6.
PRIZES - 1st: €300, 2nd: €200, 3rd: €100, 4th: €50.
Final: VIRGINIA SHOW Wednesday 21st August 2019
PHOTOGRAPHY
HH70 Any Subject Confined to Under 18 Years
HH71 Best Colour Photograph, Animal or Wildlife
HH72 Best Scenic Photograph
HH73 Best Sporting Photograph
HH74 Best Photograph in Black & White