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423: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & VIRGINIA SHOW PRESENT THE QUALITY ONION ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

Produce ➤ Horticulture Mon 4th Aug 2025

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

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 final.

Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final 
The Competition will be judged as follows:
Condition / Quality: 25 points,  Uniformity and Shape: 25 points
Size / Weight: 10 points, Colour: 10 point
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.

Final: Virginia Show Wed, 20th Aug, 2025

    

Produce - Opening Notes

ALL PRODUCE MUST BE HOME GROWN

The Lily & Paddy Moran Memorial Cup and €30 for the highest number of points in classes 400 to 590.

All entries are now electronic, no entries will be accepted after the closing date.

All classes have the fee €3 unless otherwise stated.

Horticulture - Opening Notes

The Dermot Murphy Memorial Cup for the Overall Winner in Horticulture.

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Hall
Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Prizes:   1st - Qualifier , 2nd - Qualifier

11th - €30, 12th - €30, 13th - €30, 14th - €30, 15th - €30, 16th - €30, 17th - €30, 18th - €30, 19th - €30, 20th - €30, 21st - €30, 22nd - €30, 23rd - €30, 24th - €30, 25th - €30