tullamore show aib national livestock show 2014

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our exhibitors, both those of

you who have been involved with us before and new exhibitors entering for the

first time.

ONLINE ENTRIES CAN BE MADE AT www.tullamoreshow.com - ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 18th JULY

If you wish to enter on the enclosed entry forms, see notes below.

HOW TO ENTER:

Select the class(es) you wish to enter.

Select the correct entry form(s) which accompanies this booklet.

Check the general rules, the section rules and the class rules.

Fill out forms accurately, giving all the required information -

incomplete forms may have to be returned.

Deliver or post the completed hard copy entry form(s), together with full remittance

to the Show Office, Church St., Tullamore to reach us on or before Friday 11th July.

We are sorry but faxed or unpaid entries cannot be accepted and will not be

processed.

Exhibit cards will be posted to you a few days before the Show date.

On Show Day you may present your entries at the Showgrounds to the appropriate

section before 10.00 a.m., unless otherwise stated. Consult section rules regarding

“entries on the day”. The Show site is located on the Birr Road, three miles from

Tullamore town at Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore.

Please use correct entrance gate - will be signposted.

Please have correct admission fees ready at the entrance gates.

One section of Exhibit cards will be displayed with exhibits for the indoor sections.

The second section will be required to claim back the exhibits. In the case of

animals, cards must be exhibited while classes are being judged.

Prize money is posted out in weeks following the Show.

Wishing you every success with your entries. If you have any queries, we would be delighted to help.

Details from Freda Kinnarney, Show Office, Church Street,Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Tel/Fax: 353 - (0)57 93 52141

Email: [email protected] Web: www.tullamoreshow.com

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Exhibitors for 2014 - Welcome

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Last year has flown by and it's hard to believe that it's thattime of the year again when we launch the 2014 TullamoreShow and the AIB National Livestock Show. Once again ourmain sponsor of the National Livestock Show is AIB and as alwayswe are delighted to have them on board. I wish to extend and acknowledge oursincere thanks to AIB. It is the twelfth year of our association with them and we arevery much looking forward to yet another successful year.

Without our sponsors the Show could not proceed to such a high standard and wecould not reward our prize winners to such an extent. Moreover we extend a huge'thank you' to all of our valued sponsors for their continual support.

Last year saw the introduction of our online system for entries and this is proving tobe an extremely popular and user friendly. Entries can be completed online with easeand efficiency at www.tullamoreshow.com.

I am very proud and happy to take on the role of Chairman for a second year runningand I look forward to meeting and greeting both old and new acquaintances on theButterfield Estate this August.

Thanks to all sub-committee for the immense hard work they have put into preparingthe Schedule of Classes.

Finally I wish all exhibitors well in 2014 and hope you have a safe and enjoyable day.Looking forward to meeting you on the day!

Yours sincerely,

Rodney Cox

Chairman

Welcome to theButterfield Estate

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- Show Executive-

Chairman: Rodney CoxVice-Chairperson: Brenda Kiernan (Cookery)Secretary/Administrator: Freda KinnarneyAsst. Secretary: George Gill (Site Development)Joint Treasurers: Pat Harnett (Signs) &

Tom MaherP.R.O.: Christy Maye

Executives: Vincent Bermingham (Dogs) Bobby Campbell (Power) Trevor Chadwick (Pedigree) Tony Colville (Safety)Austin Colton (Equestrian) Lesley Cox (Inventions)Leonard Dolan (Meat Village) Michael Dolan (Commercial Cattle)Seamus Dolan (Trade Stands)John Donoghue (Horticulture) Peter Donoghue (Sheep) Carmel Duffy (Entertainment) Tommy Finlay (Dairying)Vincent Keaveny (Sheep Dogs & Sheep Shearing) Tim Kruger (Poultry)Richard Langford (Rare Breeds)Joe Molloy (Car Parks)Phil Rigney (Crafts)Ann Sheerin (Art & Photography) Niall Sweeney (Sponsors Coordinator)

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Chairman's Welcome

Show Executive

Contents

Useful Information

Features at the Show

Entertainment Programme

Artisan Food & Craft Pavilion

Sponsors 2014

Dairy Cattle

Pedigree Cattle

Commercial Cattle

Sheep

Sheep Shearing

Sheepdog Trials

Horses - Showjumping

Horse Showing

Entertainment Classes

Dogs

Horticulture & Farm Produce

Cookery & Food

Crafts & Needlework

Art & Photography

€2,000 National Inventions Competition 2014

Poultry

Qualifiers - Rules & Regulations

General Rules & Regulations

Livestock Issues

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Catering on Show DayAll your catering needs will be provided on the

Showgrounds on Show Day by

BENSON FOOD COMPANY

First breakfast will be served at 8.00 a.m.

Safety at ShowsWe all want to have a successful, enjoyable show but also a safe andaccident-free occasion. To ensure this, the co-operation of all is vital,including exhibitors, spectators and organisers.

A few guidelines to note in relation to safety are as follows:- Please observe signs - especially those relating to caution in livestock

areas.- Please do not exhibit animals that are unsuitable with regard to safety

e.g. hard to control.- All animals must be led by a competent handler.- Animals should not be tied to trailers.- Dogs should be on a lead and under the control of the handler.- Caution and care should be exercised at all times.

So, come early and have a safe and enjoyable visit to the Tullamore Show on August 10th 2014

USEFUL INFORMATION

Early Online Entry DrawWe would be delighted to receive early online entries -

a Special Draw for €100 will be held for people who have made their entries online on or before Friday 4th July 2014 -

See www.tullamoreshow.com to enter.

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FEATURES AT THE SHOW

Macra na Feirme All-Ireland Farm Skills Competition

Each year Macra hold their All Ireland Farm Skills Competition at ourShow. They are very welcome and we also acknowledge the support theyget from FBD Insurance for the Competition. It brings a particular buzz tothat part of the Showgrounds. Macra plan for an even greater presencethis year.Six clubs from around the country take part and it involves very practicaland appropriate skills for present day young farmers.

Rare Breeds & Pets Corner

Always of great interest to children and adults alike, the unusual animalsand birds make a very attractive display. Nowadays, with such a highpercentage of our children reared in urban settings, it is very importantfor them to be able to come close to animals and birds, be they rare orcommon.All pets and rare breeds will be under the watchful eye of RichardLangford (086 070 0053).

Loy Digging Championships 2014

The All Ireland Loy Digging Championships for Under 14 and Under 16age groups will be held at the Show this year.There will be separate competitions for Boys and Girls and the winnerswill be presented with beautiful plaques. See classes 695 to 698. Thecompetition runs from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Entries will be taken on thefield, close to the Horticultural Marquee.

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Forestry & Sustainable Living Exhibition

The further expansion to the Forestry & Energy Village will progress thevery successful programme which has now become a very big attractionat the show.The section is being located in the main trade stand area this year and willhave plenty to interest everyone. Liam Kelly of Teagasc is our Sectionplanner. He can be contacted on 087 909 0495.

Vintage

This section has been growing steadily since its introduction. Made upmainly of vintage machinery and under the steady eye of Joe Clancy, it isa crowd puller every year and is a big hit with the more mature membersof our attendance.If you're interested in exhibiting in this section, contact Joe Clancy on 087 259 1164.

Sponsors:

Clancy Recovery, Tullamore, Co Offaly

Callington Limited, Tullamore

Hynes Driving School, Tullamore

Trade Stands

Online trade applications now available onhttp://www.tullamoreshow.com

Closing date for Trade stands: 27th June 2014

In excess of 650 Trade & Machinery Stands will be exhibited at theTullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show on Sunday 10th August2014. They will include all the main categories of Businesses.The facilities include indoor and outdoor stands with an increase in thetotal area allocated to this section.

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ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME1. Best Dressed Lady

Sponsors: Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Reveal, Catriona McMorris,O’Moore Street, Tullamore, Rose Finlay Pharmacy, Main Street, Tullamore,Co Offaly, My Style, Mucklagh,Tullamore, Annabrook House Hotel,Mullingar, Co Westmeath

2. Best Dressed Man

Voucher for an outfit from Galvins for Men, Tullamore, Co Offaly

3. Glamorous Granny

Sponsor: Tony Cahill Jewellers, Patrick St Tullamore, Co Offaly

4. Little Mr. Offaly

Sponsors: MenarysJumpin Jacks, Tullamore

5. Little Miss Offaly

Sponsors: MenarysJumpin Jacks, Tullamore

6. Bonny Baby Competition

Sponsors: MenarysJoe Sullivan Photography, Tullamore

7. Traditional Farmer

Sponsor: €200 J&M Douglas Jewellers, Tullamore

All entries are taken on the field on Show Day.

Other Activities

• Children's Amusements & Monster Bouncing Slides• Children's Fun Games• Music All Day on the Stage• Lots to see and do

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Artisan Food & Craft PavilionSponsors:

Local Enterprise Office Offaly

Offaly Local Development Company

We have a pavilion dedicated to local food & craft. The Artisan FoodMarket will stock delicious, locally produced food while in the CraftMarket you will find custom made furniture, handmade jewellery, softfurnishings and gift items all showcasing the diverse and artistic talentsof Offaly Enterprise.

The Artisan Food & Craft Pavilion is sponsored by the Local EnterpriseOffice Offaly and Offaly Local Development Company Ltd. to give localfood & craft entrepreneurs the best opportunity available to promote andsell their produce.

This is one of a number of initiatives designed to help people setting upor growing their business.

For further information on the Local Enterprise Office Offaly, check outhttp://www.localenterprise/offaly and for information on Offaly LocalDevelopment Company Ltd, check out http://www.offalyldc.ie

Further information on the Artisan Food & Craft Pavilion from:Pauline Hoctor, Offaly Local Development Company - Tel: 057 9322850Orla Martin, Local Enterprise Office Offaly - Tel: 057 9357480

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Our Generous Sponsorsfor 2014 Show

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Tullamore Show Society are delighted to welcome AIB as our main sponsor of the National Livestock Show. This is the Premier Livestock Show in Ireland and

attracts breeders of quality cattle and sheep from all over the country.We very much appreciate this assocation with AIB and look forward to working

together again. Affiliated to I.S.A., S.J.I., I.P.S. & Clydesdale Society

Admission to ShowExhibitors allowed Credits (see below) against entry fees and

everyone to pay at the gate.

No free passes will be issued but their value may be credited

against entry fees, at the time of making entries and before the

closing date of 18th July.

THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS MAY BE MADE:

Entries valued €20 – Deduct €15 from entry fees

(Cost of admission for 1)



Entries valued €60 and Deduct €45 from entry fees

over – (Cost of admission for 3)

DATE FOR THE DIARYNetworking Event for Livestock Industry

The Show is hosting a Networking Opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere,

for all involved in the Livestock industry, on Saturday the 9th August the

evening before Show day. It will be held on the showground's of the

Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore.

Forum Theme - The Future

Programme to Include: Key Speakers, followed by Questions and

Answers from the floor.

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New Competition / Event

FANCY DRESS DOG COMPETITIONOPEN TO ALL DOGS. ENTER ONLINE

CLOSING DATE 18 JULY. NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY.

Attention All Horse Owners

Important Information Needed On Show Day

¢ ALL HORSES & PONIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR PASSPORTS

¢ ALL HORSES & PONIES REGISTERED AFTER 1ST JULY 2009 MUST BE

MICROCHIPPED

¢ ALL HORSES & PONIES MUST COME FROM A REGISTERED EQUINE

PREMISES & HAVE THEIR PREMISES REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH

THEM & ON THE ENTRY FORM.

¢ NAME & ADDRESS OF OWNER/PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR

HORSE/PONY

CANCELLATION OF CLASSESThe Committee reserve the right to cancel any class(es) due to

insufficient entries

SENIOR MANAGER IN CHARGE AT THE TULLAMORE SHOW IS:

MR. TONY COLVILLE

******** EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE********

Special horse-lanes will be in operation again. In the

interest of spectator safety, exhibitors are asked to

co-operate with Stewards & use these lanes

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Artisan Food & Craft PavilionSponsors:

Local Enterprise Office Offaly

Offaly Local Development Company

We have a pavilion dedicated to local food & craft. The Artisan FoodMarket will stock delicious, locally produced food while in the CraftMarket you will find custom made furniture, handmade jewellery, softfurnishings and gift items all showcasing the diverse and artistic talentsof Offaly Enterprise.

The Artisan Food & Craft Pavilion is sponsored by the Local EnterpriseOffice Offaly and Offaly Local Development Company Ltd. to give localfood & craft entrepreneurs the best opportunity available to promote andsell their produce.

This is one of a number of initiatives designed to help people setting upor growing their business.

For further information on the Local Enterprise Office Offaly, check outhttp://www.localenterprise/offaly and for information on Offaly LocalDevelopment Company Ltd, check out http://www.offalyldc.ie

Further information on the Artisan Food & Craft Pavilion from:Pauline Hoctor, Offaly Local Development Company - Tel: 057 9322850Orla Martin, Local Enterprise Office Offaly - Tel: 057 9357480

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JERSEY

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SHORTHORN

CANCELLATION OF CLASSESThe Committee reserve the right to cancel any class(es) due

to insufficient entries

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HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CONFINED

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HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN

PURE FRIESIAN

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BEEF SHORTHORN

IRISH MOILED CATTLE

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SIMMENTAL

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CHAROLAIS

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LIMOUSIN

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CANCELLATION OF CLASSESThe Committee reserve the right to cancel any class(es) due

to insufficient entries

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BELGIAN BLUE

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ANGUS

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HEREFORD

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SALERS

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AUBRAC

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BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

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PARTHENAISE

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BEEF STOCKPERSON

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COMMERCIALCATTLE

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COMMERCIALCATTLE

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Trade Stands

Online trade applications now available onhttp://www.tullamoreshow.com

Closing date for Trade stands: 27th June 2014

In excess of 650 Trade & Machinery Stands will be exhibited at theTullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show on Sunday 10th August2014. They will include all the main categories of Businesses.The facilities include indoor and outdoor stands with an increase in thetotal area allocated to this section.



BENSON FOOD COMPANY


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SHEEP

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SHEEPTEXEL

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VENDEEN

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CHAROLLAIS

SUFFOLK

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ROUGE de l’QUEST

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GALWAY

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BELTEX

JACOB

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BELCLARE

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WELSH LLEYN

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ZWARTBLES

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BORDER LEICESTER

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STOCKPERSON

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SHEEP SHEARING

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SHEEPDOGTRIALS

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Attention All Horse Owners

IMPORTANT INFORMATION NEEDED ON SHOW DAY

¢ ALL HORSES & PONIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR PASSPORTS

¢ ALL HORSES & PONIES REGISTERED AFTER 1ST JULY 2009 MUST BE

MICROCHIPPED

¢ ALL HORSES & PONIES MUST COME FROM A REGISTERED EQUINE

PREMISES & HAVE THEIR PREMISES REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH

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HORSE SHOWJUMPING

CANCELLATION OF CLASSESThe Committee reserve the right to cancel any class(es) due to

insufficient entries

SENIOR MANAGER IN CHARGE AT THE TULLAMORE SHOW IS:

MR. TONY COLVILLE

******** EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE********

Special horse-lanes will be in operation again. In the

interest of spectator safety, exhibitors are asked to

co-operate with Stewards & use these lanes

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DOGS

New Competition / Event

FANCY DRESS DOG COMPETITIONOPEN TO ALL DOGS. ENTER ONLINE

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COOKERY& FOOD

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COMPETITION

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Class 177

Qualifier for the ABP/Aldi Prize Bonanza All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf

Championship born 01.09.13 to 31.12.13 at Iverk Show on 23.08.2014

Rules and Conditions

1. Breeder/exhibitor must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society.

2. Calf must be registered in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society in order to

participate in a qualifier.

4. Breeder/exhibitor may only qualify two animals for the final and only one handler may

accompany each one into the ring for the final at the Iverk Show.

5. A minimum of 3 calves must be entered and be present in the ring at a qualifier or the

class will be deemed void.

6. Entry fee for the Qualifiers: 20

7. Entry Fee for the Final: 15

8. Judge’s Decision is final.

Prizes for Qualifying Show: Winner- 200, Runner Up- 100.

Prize Fund for Grand Final: 1st- 2000; 2nd

- 1000; 3rd

- 500; 4th

- 250; 5th

- 150;

6th

- 150; 7th

- 100; 8th - 100

Note: The Prize money for the qualifying show will be payable on presentation of the

calf at Iverk.

Class 178

Qualifier for the ABP/Aldi Prize Bonanza All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf

Championship born 01.01.14 to 30.04.14 at Iverk Show on 23.08.2014


1. Breeder/exhibitor must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society.

2. Calf must be registered in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society in order to

participate in a qualifier.

4. Breeder/exhibitor may only qualify two animals for the final and only one handler may

accompany each one into the ring for the final at the Iverk Show.

5. A minimum of 3 calves must be entered and be present in the ring at a qualifier or the

class will be deemed void.

6. Entry fee for the Qualifiers: 20

7. Entry Fee for the Final: 15

8. Judge’s Decision is final.

Prizes for Qualifying Show: Winner- 200, Runner Up- 100.

Prize Fund for Grand Final: 1st- 2000; 2nd

- 1000; 3rd

- 500; 4th

- 250; 5th

- 150;

6th

- 150; 7th

- 100; 8th - 100

Note: The Prize money for the qualifying show will be payable on presentation of the

calf at Iverk.

RULES & REGULATIONS

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR QUALIFIERS ALL IRELANDS

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Class 242

Nutrias Animal Feed All Ireland Beef Bullock Championship

Sponsored by: Aurivo Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon


1. Qualifying animals to have no more than 4 permanent teeth on the day of final.

2. One Steer may qualify from each selected show; if the standard is insufficient no steer may

be chosen.

3. All animals must be led by a competent adult

4. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: 7. To Final: 12

Prizes: 1st 1000; 2nd 600; 3rd 400; 4th 200; 5th 100; 6th to the end of line 50.

Final: Strokestown Show Saturday 13th

September 2014 at 3pm approx.

Class 244

The Greenvale Animal Feeds All Ireland Beef Heifer Championship

Sponsored by: Greenvale Animal Feeds


1. Qualifying Animals to have no more than 2 permanent teeth on the day of Final.

2. One Heifer may qualify from each selected show; if the standard is insufficient no heifer

may be chosen.

3. All animals must be led by a competent adult.

4. All animals must be certified not in Calf at the Final.

5. These rule should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: 7 To Final: 12

Prizes: 1st 800; 2nd 400; 3rd 250; 4th 125; 5th to end of line 50.

Final: Strokestown Show Saturday 13th

September 2014 at 2pm approx.

Class 383

The A. Browne Filly Foal All Ireland Championship Part of the Horse Sport Ireland

National Showing Championship series.

Sponsored by: A. Browne Limited

Prize Fund: 2,500


1. Entries are confined to Foals eligible to be registered if not already registered in the I.H.R

with the breed codes ISH, or ID;

2. Foals must be Sired by a Stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse Stud Book as

either: Approved/Preliminary Approved/Supplementary Approved/Recognised/Preliminary

Recognised /Not Approved 1 (NA1) or a Stallion that is classified in the Irish Draught Stud

Book as either Class 1/Class 2/RID (GB)/ RID (Can)/ Grade 2 (GB)

3. The class is also open to Weatherby's registered animals, progeny of Weatherby's

Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the I.H.R. as Not Approved 2 (NA2)

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4. One foal from selected shows may qualify, provided the judges and the I.S.A. agree the

standard is high enough.

5. Foals must be led at all times.

6. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the mare's passport ready for

inspection prior to entry to the judging ring 'if the Foal's passport is not to hand'. Failure to

comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.

7. Passport & (Micorchips if applicable) should be read by a Vet at the Final.

8. Foals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show in which the

final is held other than qualifying classes for other Finals.

9. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show 10 to Final 20

Prizes: Champion: 1000; 2nd 500; 3rd 400; 4th 250; 5th 200; 6th 150; 7th-to end Horse

Sport Ireland will provide premiums of 50 each.

Final: Moate Show Saturday 23rd

August 2014

Class 385

All Ireland Breeders Championship

The aim of the class is to give recognition to Breeders who breed suitable mares to produce top

quality foals with performance potential.

Rules & Conditions.

1.Entries are confined to Mares, 8 years old and under registered in the Irish Horse Register

with the breed codes ISH,RID or ID; and MUST have sire and dam recorded on their

passport;

2.Mares must be sired by a stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse Stud Book as

either: Approved /Preliminary Approved/Supplementary

Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised Not Approvecd (NA1) or a Stallion that

is classified in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook as CLASS 1/ CLASS 2/RID (GB) /

RID (CAN) / Grade 2 (GB)

3. The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, progeny of Weatherby’s

Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the Irish Horse Register as NOT

APPROVED 2 (NA 2)

4. All mares must have a foal at foot by a stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse

Stud Book as either: Approved /Preliminary Approved/Supplementary

Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised Not Approvecd (NA1) or a Stallion that

is classified in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook as CLASS 1/ CLASS 2/RID (GB) /

RID (CAN) / Grade 2 (GB)

The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, progeny of Weatherby’s

Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the Irish Horse Register as NOT

APPROVED 2 (NA 2)

5. Each Mare & Foal will be judged as a Unit (Mare 40% Foal 60%)

4. The Mare’s passport will be inspected before judging commences at both the qualifiers

and the Final & the Foal’s I.D. Cert at the Final. Exhibitors failing to produce a

Passport will be debarred from competing.

6. Two Mares & Foals may qualify if the judges and the I.S.A. agree that the standard is

high enough.

7. All Foals must be led at both the qualifiers and the Final.

8. Mares & Foals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other Classes at the Show

other than a qualifying Class for other Finals.

9. These Rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

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Entry fee: To Qualifying Show 10. To Final: 20.

Prizes: Champion 500 and “Pegus” Perpetual Cup and Sash. Reserve Champion 300. 3rd

200,4th

100,5th 60.All other competitors who attend 40.

A Prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Mare & Foal

And Most Suitably Dressed Handler.

Final: West Cork Horse Breeders Show, Sunday August 31st 2014 at 2.00 p.m.

Class 388

The Irish Draught 2 Year Old Filly Championship

Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series


1.Entries are confined to: Two Year Old Fillies registered in the Irish Horse Register with the

breed codes I.D.; Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Class 1/ Class 2/RID

(GB)/RID (Can)/ Grade 2 (GB). Fillies must have both sire and dam on their passport.

2. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the Final must have their animal’s passport available for

inspection prior to entry to Judging Ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to

immediate disqualification.

3. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the final.

4. Two Animals in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the

judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.

5. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be a qualified Irish Draught Horse Judge.

6. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show in which the

final is held

These rules should be read in conjunction with the General I.S.A. Rules.

Entry fee to qualifying show 10 To Final 20

Prizes: 1st 500; 2nd 300; 3rd 250; 4th 200; 5th 150; 6th 100; from 7th to end 50.

See www.limerickshow.com for further information

Final: Limerick Show Sunday 23rd

August 2014

Class 547/548

The Gain Dog Food All Ireland Championship

Sponsored by: Gain Foods Prize Fund: 500.


1. Toy or miniature dog any breed to be handled by a child under 15 yrs.

2. Large dog any breed to be handled by teenager or adult.

3. One dog from each class to qualify.

4. Dogs in final not eligible to compete in other classes at Clonaslee show.


Entry Fee: To qualifying Show 3. To Final 6

Prizes: 1st 100 2nd 50 3rd 30 4th 20 (in each class) A Trophy will be presented to the

overall Champion Dog Gain Dog Food Product will be presented to each finalist.

Final: Clonaslee Show - Sunday 7th

September 2014

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Class 549

The All Ireland Gun Dog Championship

Sponsored by: Tireragh Gun Club, Cecil Whiteside & Beltra Show Society Prize Fund:

400


1. Gun dog, any variety—dog / bitch.

2. Dog must be handled by person over 16.

3. Dogs in final not eligible to compete in other classes at Beltra Show.


Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show 3. To Final 6

Prizes: 1st: 150; 2nd: 100; 3rd: 75; 4th 50; 5th 25; Perpetual Cup to 1st Prize winner.

Final: Beltra Show Saturday 6th September 2014

Class 857

The Fleetwood Paints All Ireland Amateur Painting Competition

Sponsored by: Fleetwood Irelands Paint Company

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. These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules


Prizes: 1st: 300, 2nd: 200, 3rd: 100, 4th: 50.

FINAL VIRGINIA SHOW – Wednesday 20th August 2014

Class 722

Chocolate Cook of the Year

Sponsored by: J & M Digan LTD. Londis Athlone Road Moate


1. Each exhibitor will bake/make 3 items.

(a) Decorate Chocolate Victoria Sandwich Cake

(b) 6 Chocolate Butterfly Cakes

(c)6 Chocolate Chip Oatie Biscuits

2. The items to be displayed as one exhibit on a base of 2ft X 2ft approx.

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3. Points will be awarded for texture, taste and presentation suitable for Afternoon Tea.

4. Competition is open to amateurs male or female and one tray to qualify per exhibitor.

5. All items to be home made by the exhibitor.

6. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows. Two trays may qualify for the Final

if the Judges agree the standard is high enough.

7. Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition.

8. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.



Prizes: 1st

300 2nd

: 200. 3rd

: 100. 4th: 60. 5

th: 50. 6

th: 40. Each of the successful

qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final.

Final: Moate Show – Saturday 23rd

August 2014

Class 603

The Bridge House Hotel Collection of Vegetables All Ireland

Sponsored by: The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Direct Entry to Tullamore Show


1. The vegetables exhibited should be home grown, by the exhibitor.

2. The collection may contain five (5) kinds of vegetables, three (3) of each kind, apart from

beans, peas and potatoes which should have five (5) of each.

3. Cut greenery from the garden, including parsley may be used and will be classified as

decoration. The space required is at the discretion of the exhibitor.

4. Points will be awarded for uniformity of size, quality, freshness and artistic appearance of

exhibit.

5. Exhibits must be in place by 10.00am on Show Day, Sunday 10th August. 2014

6. Marquee open from 7.00am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10am sharp.

Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.

7. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.00 pm.

8. 1st prize winners from 2012 & 2013 are not eligible to enter this year.

9. No Late entries accepted after 9.30 on Show Morning.

Entry Fee: 6

Prizes: 1st 150 plus Bridge House Trophy: 2nd 125; 3rd 100: 4th 50: 5th 30; 6th 25.

Direct postal entry to Secretary, Tullamore Show, Church St. Tullamore by the 11th

July 2014.

Online Entries through. www.tullamoreshow.com by the 18th July 2014.

Final: Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show on Sunday 10th August 2014

Class 620

The Bord Bia All Ireland Quality Potato Championship

Sponsored By: Bord Bia


1. In this competition the produce must be the property of and be grown by the exhibitor

2. Each exhibit is to consist of the following: A dish of 6 potatoes of any variety. The variety to

be correctly named. Each tuber should be free from skin blemishes, be true to type, and weigh

approximately 6 ozs. (170g).

3. Two exhibits to qualify at each show.

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Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show 3. To Final 6

Prizes; 1st 250 & Bord Bia Perpetual Trophy & Replica. 2nd 150; 3rd 100; 4th 75; 5th

50; 6th 25.

All qualifiers will receive a special Bord Bia Plaque.

Final: Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show Sunday 10th August 2014.

Class 700

The Odlums All Ireland Home Baking Championship

Sponsored by: Odlums

Rules & Conditions:

1. Each competitor will bake the following items using Odlums products:

a. Decorated Chocolate Cake (Loaf, Round or Square tin)

b. 3 Egg sponge sandwich with butter icing and jam (7” or 18cm)

c. Bakewell Tart

N.B. All recipes can be found on the Odlum's website. Own recipes may also be used.

2. Items to be displayed on individual plates and each exhibitor will be allotted their own space

(trays optional) on a base 24” Square

3. Points will be awarded for taste, texture, appearance and presentation of baked items

4. The competition is confined to amateurs, both male and female, with one entry per exhibitor

at the final.

5. The items must be fresh and home baked by exhibitor

6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show. Two entries may qualify from these

shows for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough. The Qualifiers from each

of these shows will go forward to the final, to be held at the Tullamore Show, on Sunday

August 11th

.

7. All items will be cut and/or sampled at the final.

8. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a hamper containing Odlums products, on

appearance at the final

9. Certificates will be awarded to the finalists.

10. The judge’s decisions at all stages of the competition, IS FINAL.

11. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk



Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon and exhibits may not be removed before 5.30pm.

Entry Fee: To qualifying show: 3 To Final: 6

Prizes: 1st 300+ Trophy, Goods in kind, 2nd 200 plus Goods in kind, 3rd 100 plus Goods

in kind, 4th 60, 5th 60, 6th 60, 7th 60, 8th 60

Final: Tullamore & AIB National Livestock Show Sunday 10th August 2014.

4. This being a quality championship, the adjudicators will favour floury, high dry matter

varieties, which are popular with the Irish customer.

5. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.


Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.


Criteria for judging potatoes available from the Secretary, Tullamore Show. Tel; 057 93 52141.

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Class 739

The Odlum's Youth All Ireland Home Baking Championship

Sponsored by: Odlums

This is a Direct Entry All Ireland Championship.

Rule & Conditions:

1. Each exhibitor will bake all items listed below using Odlum's products:

(a) 6 Decorated Cupcakes

(b) 6 Caramel Slices

(c) 6 Brown Scones

N.B. All recipes can be found on the Odlum's website. Own recipes may also be used.

2. The items to be displayed on individual plates and each exhibitor will be allotted their own

space. On a base not more than 24” Square.

3. Points will be awarded for texture, taste, appearance and presentation of baked items.

4. Competition is opened to youths 18 years & under both male and female, with one entry per

exhibitor at the show.

6. The items must be fresh and home baked by the exhibitor

7. All items will be cut and sampled on the day.

8. Judges decision will be final at the competition.

9. Prizewinners will be presented with a certificate and relevant prize.

10. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.

Prizes: 1st: 100 and Goods in Kind, 2nd: 75, 3rd: 50, 4th, 5th & 6th 25.

Marquee open from 7.30am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10am sharp.

Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon and may not be removed before 5.30pm.


July 2014.



Class 991

The Redmills All Ireland Poultry Championship

Sponsored By: Connolly Redmills, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 059-9775800

PRIZE FUND: 500

Direct Entry to Tullamore Show

Rules & Conditions

1. The competition is open to large fowl, heavy soft feather, female.

2. Exhibits must be pure bred (confined only to the following breeds: Australorp, Barnvelder,

Bramah, Cochin, Croad, Langshan, Dorking, Faverolles, Frizzle, Marams, Orpington,

Plymoth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Sussex, Wyandotte. Also the following rare breeds:

Houdans, Ixworth, Jersey Giants, La Fléche, North Holland Blue, Norfolk Grey, Orloff and

Transylvanian Naked Neck.

These are the only breeds of birds accepted. No Bantams & No Waterfowl.

3. Only two entries per person allowed in final.

4. Exhibitors must declare the breed, variety, colour and sex on entry form.

5. Exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of show.

6. Exhibits in this class may not enter any other classes on day of final.

7 Cages will be provided at the final.

8. Each finalist will receive product on appearance at the final.

9. Judges decision is final.


11. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

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Prizes: 1st

150, 2nd 100, 3rd 50, 4th 25, 5th 25, 6th 25, 7th 25


July 2014.


Final: Tullamore & AIB National Livestock Show Sunday 10th August 2014

Class 639

The Single Rose All Ireland

Sponsored By: Mrs. Bly Hutton-Bury, Brookfield, Tullamore

This is a Direct Entry All Ireland Championship.

Rules & Conditions

Each exhibit should consist of the following:1. One single rose

2. Conditions of stem and foliage to be taken into account.

3. Exhibitor must use vases provided by the Show Society

4. In this competition, the exhibit must be the property of and be grown by the exhibitor.

5. Marquee open from 7.00am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10am

sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.

6. Exhibits should not be removed before 5.00pm.


July 2014.


Prizes: 1st - 100, 2

nd - 50,3

rd - 25

Final: Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show Sunday 10th August 2014.

Class 674

The All Ireland Flower Arranger of the Year

Sponsored By: Castle Flowers, Moate, Co Westmeath 0906481582


1Theme ‘Down the Garden Path’

2.Space 70 cms wide, 60 cms deep.

3.An Exhibit

4.A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows

5.Two exhibits may qualify for the final at each show, if the judges agree that the standard is

high enough.

6.Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition.

7.Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.

8.The qualifying exhibits may be staged at Tullamore Show, Horticulture Marquee on Saturday

9th

August from 6-9pm and on Sunday 10th

from 7-10am. Exhibits may not be removed until

5.00pm.

Prizes. 1st 150 & ‘Flower Arranger of the Year’ Trophy & Certificate. 2nd

100, 3rd 50,

4th 25. All qualifiers will receive a memento.

Entry fee; to qualifying Show 3, To Final 6.


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Specific Requirements Horses & Other

EquinesAs from 1st May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses

or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department of Agriculture.

Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application

form for registration and to keep records of movements on/off their premises. Records must

be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the Department for the purposes of

tracing disease. It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their local

District Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with

the requirements.

Any further information on the requirements for moving of horses and equines to shows will

be provided on the Department's website

www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentificationmovement

Eligibility of Shows:

Shows wishing to participate in the 2014 Championships and be eligible to hold qualifiers

must have collected the Championship Fund (currently 5%) from Horse, Pony, Cattle &

Sheep. Class prize money for the year 2013 and forwarded the amount so collected, in full to

the Irish Shows Association within the stipulated period of not more than 30 days from the

date of the show. Alternative methods of meeting this obligation are not acceptable.

Any show or competitor in breach of the Rules set out below will be disqualified from

participating or competing in these Championships.

These General Rules and those relating to individual championships (where applicable)

should be published in the show schedule and catalogue of the partipating shows and must be

strictley observed.

Qualifying Rounds: (Qualifiers)

Qualifying rounds will take place at shows designated by the Irish Shows Association.

Responsibility of Shows holding qualifying rounds:

1. Selected Shows should hold a separate class for each qualifier from which the highest

placed animals will qualify.

2. The Qualifier class should be held as the first (1st) class in the relevant section of the

show.

3. Shows must ensure that the qualifiers are held strictly in accordance with the relevant

Rules.

4. No other sponsor maybe involved in qualifying classes.

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5. Shows may charge an entry fee for each qualifying class. The I.S.A. will award a

rosette to the successful animal(s) on appearance at the final.

6. No show hosting a Championship Final may hold a qualifying class for that

championship on the day of the final other than by agreement with the Irish

Shows Association. However Shows who hold qualifiers for Horses, Ponies & Cattle

may ask exhibitors to enter the exhibit in at least one other class at their show on the

day.

7. Animals qualified for finals are not eligible to enter in any other show class where the

final is held, other than a qualifying class for anothe Championship.

8. Shows should appoint competent, well briefed persons to act as stewards, who must

ensure that only animals (or other exhibits) which are eligible to compete and whose

documentation is in order, are allowed to proceed to the judging ring.

9. Animal Passports & 'Micro chips where applicable' should be read by a Veterinary

Surgeon appointed by the show.

10. On completion of judging, Stewards must inform the successful competitors to visit

the Secretary's Office at the show within one hour, and complete the necessary

arrangements for entry to the final.

11. The show must appoint a well briefed officer who will be available at the Secretary's

Office to assist exhibitors to complete the entry cards for participation in the final and

collect the entry fee.

12. Show Secretaries must forward completed result cards, together with

appropriate fees to the Irish Shows Association within three days following the

holding of the show.

13. NB. Shows must return results card marked "No Competition" for any or all of

the events for which no animal (or exhibit) has been selected.

Responsibility of Exhibitors:

a. Exhibitors accept that the Judges decision is final in all cases. Any abuse of Judges

will not be tolerated. Where a dispute or case for complaint arises, the matter should

only be dealt with under 6. below.

b. Winners of Qualifiers are themselves responsible for entering their qualifiers (or

exhibits) for the final in accordance with 10 & 11 above, within one hour of

qualifying.

c. Winners of qualifiers will compete in the final.

d. The Irish Shows Association in conjunction with the sponsor reserve the right to alter

or amend the rules of the competition as may be necessary where appropriate.

e. Shows and competitors must contact the ISA for details of any championships

and not the sponsor involved.

f. Objections must be lodged in writing with the I.S.A. representative at the show and

the Show Secretary within half an hour following the completion of judging,

together with a fee of 50, or other stated fee, which is refundable in the event of the

objection being upheld.

g. Any exhibitor who makes a false declaration or misrepresents a fact regarding

themselves or their exhibit are liable to disqualification and/or forfeiture of any prizes

awarded.

Responsibilities of Shows hosting Championship Finals:

a. A deduction of 5% of the prize money will be collected by the show and forwarded to

the I.S.A. within 30 days of the Final.

b. Championship finals must start not later than 2pm on the day of the show and the

advertised time must be adhered to as far as possible. If necessary, other show classes

should be either posponed or relocated to allow for this.

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NOTICE OF INTEREST TO CHAMPIONSHIP

PARTICIPANTS

Irish Law(EU Directive)

Under Irish Law, all horses moving from one location to another must be accompanied

by their passports. It is in your own interest to ensure that this is the case. Failure to do

so is an offence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to result in a fine

of up to 3,000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current owner.

• Embryo Transfer: Where a foal is produced by this method, the dam's passport must

bear a declaration dated, stamped, and signed by the stallion owner (or accredited

practitioner where AI is involved) stating the date on which the dam was last covered

(or inseminated) and the name of the covering stallion.

• The owners of Champions and Reserve Champions are invited to submit the animals'

passports to the ISA head office where the placing will be endorsed and officially

stamped with the seal if the ISA as a permanent record.

• It is in the interest of shows hosting championship finals that photographs and results

are forwarded to the Irish Farmers Journal immediately following judging.

Notification Cattle Movement

Important Information for Organisers of Show's & Exhibitors of Cattle 2014.

The following changes are being introduced for exhibitors/keepers of bovine animals who

wish to show cattle - these changes apply for the 2014 showing season.

Exhibitors/Keepers of cattle are now required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance prior to

the movement of an animal to a Show. Cetificates of Compliance can be obtained online from

the Animal Identification & Movement (AIM) system through the website www.agfood.ie

facility or from the Cattle Movement Notification Agency. When applying for a Certificate of

Compliance, keepers should not specify a destination herd.

On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented to the Show

Secreatary along with the bovine passport for the animal. The Exhibitor/Keeper & the show

secretary sign the movement notification section of the Certificate which will then be sent to

the the local DVO for recording on the AIM system.

Please note that only cattle for which a valid Certificate of Compliance is provided to

the Show Secretary will be allowed to be shown on the day of the show. These

Certificates will replace the previously used CMMS 4 forms.

RECOMMENDATION FOR CATTLE CLASSES

After a number of submissions from affiliated shows on the judging of calves and the need to

have them judged by weight rather than by age at Shows. The Irish Show Association Cattle

Sub Committee have put forward the following recommendation on use of live weight for

calf classes eg Calves under 12 months not to exceed 460kg; Autumn born claves and calves

under 6 months should not exceed 320kg.

Another suggestion is to use no more than 1.7kg live weight gain per day from the birth date

to the show date. This proposal would also be suitable for interbreed pedigree calf

championships.

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Special Notice to Calf Exhibitors 2014

Suckler Welfare Scheme.

Suckler exhibitors should forward receipts of attendance conformation at shows to the

department.

Once department have got conformation the suckler welfare grant will be reissued.

Specific Requirements - Sheep

Identification

All sheep must be individually identified with plastic ear tags issued on accordance with the

requirements of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).

Movement Documentation

All consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by the completed dispatch

document. Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded. Sheep from

non-restricted flocks only can be moved to shows. In the case of flocks restricted following

diagnosis of scrapie, sheep possessing the ARR/ARR genotype only may be exhibited. The

movement of these ARR/ARR genotype sheep must be accompanied with the relevant

movement permit (SCR/10), which can be obtained from the Local District Veterinary Office

in the county where the flock is located.

AIM Notification

The movement of sheep to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded

on AIM. This is done using a copy of the owners dispatch document as follows:

1. The Owner/Keeper presents the signed and completed dispatch document to the show

secretary who checks it to ensure that it is completed in full.

2. The Show Secretary fills in the MART section of the dispatch document with (i) the

show number; (ii) the date of the move back to the source holding; (iii) stamps is with

the show stamp; (iv) signs the dispatch document.

3. The Show Secretary then forwards the completed pink section of the dispatch

document to the local DVO within 7 days of the show movement.

4. The Show Secretary keeps the white copy for his/her records,

5. The source/destination keeper keeps the bottom yellow copy to enter it into their flock

registry.

6. Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.

Flock Register

All movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in your flock register.

Exports (to Member States of the European Union including Northern Ireland

All sheep must be accompanied by TRACES intra community trade certificate for ovine

animals. A TRACES message, corresponding with the TRACES certificate, will be sent for

each animal or consignment being dispatched to the show (this will be performed by

Department officals of the DVO). Exhibitors are advised to contact their Local District

Veterinary Office & the show society in Northern Ireland well in advance of any show where

sales may take place to determine the suitability of the show for exports (e.g. premises and

sheep status), availability of veterinary staff for export certification and to have the necessary

arrangements out in place.

Attendance of sheep from scrapie monitored flocks at shows and sales in 2014

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Shows between 1st May and 30th September

Sheep from scrapie monitored flocks will be permitted to attend agricultural shows taking

place between May 1st and September 30th without restriction or separation from other

categories of sheep.

Shows outside that period

For shows taking place before May 1st or after September 30th, sheep from scrapie

monitored or probationary flocks must be separated from other sheep as follows:

a. There must be complete separation of monitored/probationary sheep from

other categories of sheep at the show. Ideally, this would mean a separate

entrance and exit for each group, separate loading and unloading areas,

separate penning areas for each of the two groups.

b. In locations where all of the above may not be possible, the minimum

requirement would be the separate loading and unloading and also of penning

areas. The two areas should be separated by a sheep-free alleyway, at least 12

feet wide. If only one showing is available, the sheep from the scrapie-

monitored flocks must be shown first.






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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ORGANISERS OFAND EXHIBITORS AT LIVESTOCK SHOWS, 2013

GENERAL

Show organisers should notify the SVI at their local DVO of the intention to hold a show andprovide the location and proposed dates of the show. Keeper herd numbers for AgriculturalShows must be obtained in advance from AIM Division, Administration Building, BackwestonLaboratory Campus, Backweston, Celbridge, Co Kildare - Telephone (01) 5058600.

Exhibitors should apply in good time to the Show Secretary to check any requirements specific tothat show.

CODE OF PRACTICE – BIOSECURITY

Livestock Marts, Meat Plants, Showgrounds, Co-operatives, Agricultural PremisesIn general movement and mixing of animals presents the greatest risk of the spread of most

animal diseases. For that reason the operators of marts, meat plants, livestock shows etc., have a

key role to play in ensuring that the disease risks associated with their premises and operations

are kept to a minimum. Specific legal requirements apply in relation to bio-security

arrangements. Adherence to these bio-security arrangements and the guidelines outlined below

can have a significant impact on reducing the opportunities for disease transmission.

Acceptance of animals

• All keepers must be registered appropriately if presenting animals (cattle, sheep, goats, pigshorses and poultry).

• Under no circumstances should animals that are identified improperly or documentedimproperly be accepted.

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Cleaning / disinfection

• All areas where animals have been in contact should be washed down thoroughly anddisinfected with an approved disinfectant at the end of each day at a minimum.

• Keep drinking/feeding troughs clean and free of animal waste or other contaminants.

• Cleaning and disinfection facilities should be available on site for all transport vehiclesdelivering/collecting animals. Shows should enforce the use of these cleaning and disinfectionfacilities at all times.

• Ensure that clients, when visiting the premises, wear waterproof footwear (e.g. wellingtonboots) that can be cleaned and disinfected easily.

• Provide foot-baths with suitable approved disinfectant at appropriate locations on thepremises.

• Provide facilities for hand washing with liquid soap and for washing down footwear.

• Provide signs on premises reminding people of the need to minimise the risks of diseasetransmission and the availability on-site of washing facilities for vehicles and persons.

Identification, documentation and record keeping

• Retain a record of the registration number of each vehicle delivering/collecting eachconsignment of animals.

• Maintain a register, in readily accessible form, of all vendors/buyers, including numbers and types of animals involved in each transaction.

• Ensure compliance with all requirements in relation to record keeping and retention ofrecords.

• Forward completed Certificates of Compliance in respect of bovines and Sheep or GoatDispatch Documents to the local District Veterinary Office (DVO) to ensure that the cattle,sheep and goat movement details are recorded on the Animal Identification and Movement(AIM) database.

Suspicious/unusual transactions or movements

• Report any suspicious or unusual transactions or movements involving livestock to theDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine or the Garda Siochana (such informationcan be provided on a strictly confidential basis).

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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - CATTLE

Animal Health Status

T.B.

All animals must come from herds, which are Officially TB free (OTF) (i.e. not restricted) andthe herd and relevant animals must have had a clear test within the previous twelve months – thistest must be recorded on the Department’s Animal Health Computer System (AHCS). No pre-movement test is required for T.B. However, it is recommended by the Department that a 30-day pre-movement test for TB should apply to all Shows.

BrucellosisAll animals must come from herds which are Officially Brucellosis free (OBF) (i.e. not restricted).

Certain animals (i.e. females aged 24 months and over and bulls aged 24 months and over) musthave passed a test for Brucellosis within the previous 60 days and this test must be recorded onthe Department’s Animal Health Computer System (AHCS).

Identification

All cattle must bear two plastic tags with the same number (one in each ear) as issued under theDepartment’s identification system. They must be accompanied by their passports.

Bulls for A.I. Stations

In addition to the T.B. and Brucellosis tests, bulls destined for A.I. stations must be tested for

I.B.R. (Infectious Bovine Rhynotracheitis), E.B.L. (Enzootic Bovine Leukosis), B.V.D. (Bovine

Virus Diarrhoea) and Johnes Disease, within 30 days prior to movement into such stations.

AIM Notification

The movement of cattle to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded onAIM. Keepers who plan to move animals to a Show must obtain a Certificate of Complianceprior to the movement of animals. No destination should be nominated when the keeper isapplying for a Certificate.

At the Show, the Movement Notification section of the Certificate should be completed by thekeeper and the Show Secretary who should clearly indicate the Show Number on the form.Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.

Completed forms should be sent by the Show Secretary to the local DVO within 7 days of the

Show.

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Imports from Northern Ireland

It is very important that any proposal to import cattle to a show is made known to the local

District Veterinary Office well in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with

the requirements outlined below.

PremisesThe Show premises at which the cattle will reside for the duration of their stay must either be an

assembly centre approved for exports or of such a standard as being capable of being approved for

such a purpose temporarily. A fundamental requirement for such premises is that they have

surfaces that are capable of being cleaned and disinfected, and have adequate cleaning and

disinfection facilities. Adequate segregation facilities may be required also (see under “Status of

Animals” below).

Status of AnimalsCattle from Northern Ireland being moved to a show must be certified in accordance with the

normal requirements for intra-community trade in breeding animals including having passed a TB

test (export interpretation) during the 30 days prior to export and a brucellosis test in the case of

eligible animals (females and entire males over 12 months) during the 30 days prior to leaving the

herd of origin.

To comply with eligibility requirements for re-importation into Northern Ireland after the show,

cattle must not mix with any cattle of a lesser health status whilst at the show. This can be

achieved in one of two ways: (i) either the imported animals are kept segregated fully from other

cattle at the show which have not been tested, or (ii) all cattle attending the show must have been

TB (export interpretation) within 30 days and all cattle from Northern Ireland attending the

show must have been brucellosis tested within 30 days as set out above.

DocumentationCattle imported to a show from Northern Ireland must be accompanied by an original breeding

animal intra-trade health certificate (known as a TRACES certificate) and a passport for each

animal. A TRACES message, corresponding with the TRACES certificate, will be sent for each

animal or consignment being dispatched to the show (this will be performed by officials in the

dispatching country). For the return journey, this original certificate must be endorsed by the

signature of the official veterinarian of the Department at the show, together with the official

stamp of the competent authority and date of endorsement. A TRACES message will be sent for

the return journey also (this will be performed by Department officials attending the show).

In addition, a non-comminglement certificate must be issued by the official veterinarian for the

show at or before return, stating that the animal shows no clinical signs of disease and has not

been in contact, during its stay at the show/event, with animals of a lesser health status. The

passport must accompany the animal on the return journey also.

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The Show Secretary should complete a CMMS 5 form in respect of animals imported to take part

in the Show. The owner of the imported animal(s) is required to sign the form also when the

animal arrives at the Show and provide his/her herd number. Following the Show, the official

veterinarian should complete the bottom portion of the CMMS 5 form also confirming that he

has stamped the official Health Certificate and that he has issued a Non-Comminglement

Certificate.

The completed CMMS 5 form (available from local DVOs or from the Cattle Movement

Notification Agency, Clonakilty, Co Cork) should then be forwarded to AIM Division,

Administration Building, Backweston Campus, Backweston, Celbridge, Co Kildare to enable

recording of the movement. A carbon copy of the form will be provided for the Show Secretary,

the official veterinarian and the herd keeper of the animal(s).

Exports to Northern Ireland

Cattle moving from Ireland to a Show in Northern Ireland must be recorded on AIM. When the intra-community-trade Certificate is being issued by the local DVO, they will arrange to have theexport movement for the animal(s) recorded onto AIM.

All cattle must be accompanied by an official TRACES intra-community-trade certificate forbovine animals. A TRACES message, corresponding with the TRACES certificate, will be sent foreach animal or consignment being dispatched to the show (this will be performed by Departmentofficials in the DVO).

Cattle for Breeding and Production

Valid identity card/passport - all animals

Negative TB test (export interpretation) - all animals aged over 42 days within 30

days prior to export

Negative Brucellosis test - female animals and bulls aged 24

(serum agglutination or ELISA) months or over during the 60 days prior

to leaving the herd of origin

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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – SHEEP

IdentificationAll sheep must be identified individually with appropriate ear tags issued in accordance with therequirements of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).

Movement DocumentationAll consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by a completed dispatch document.Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded on the document. Sheepfrom non-restricted flocks only can be moved to shows. In the case of flocks restricted followingdiagnosis of scrapie, sheep possessing the ARR/ARR genotype only may be exhibited

1. The

movement of these ARR/ARR genotype sheep must be accompanied by the relevant movementpermit (SCR/10), which can be obtained from the local District Veterinary Office in the countywhere the flock is located.

AIM Notification

The movement of sheep to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded onAIM. This is done using a copy of the owners sheep dispatch document as follows:

1. The owner/keeper presents the signed and completed dispatch document to the showsecretary who checks it to ensure that it is completed in full.

2. The show secretary fills in the MART section of the dispatch document with (i) the shownumber, (ii) the date of the move back to the source holding (iii) stamps it with the showstamp and (iv) signs the dispatch document.

3. The show secretary then forwards the completed pink section of the dispatch document tothe local DVO within 7 days of the show movement.

Export of cattle to an agricultural show within the EU other than to Northern IrelandAgreement for the movement and immediate return of cattle to a Show in another country orvice versa currently applies for movements between Ireland and Northern Ireland only – it doesnot apply for movements to Great Britain or further afield. Requests for cattle from Ireland toattend shows in countries other than Northern Ireland, will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Before the movement of cattle from Ireland to a Show in parts of the EU other than to NorthernIreland takes place, it is imperative to establish that the Competent Authority of the destinationcountry has agreed to put in place the same system for the processing of the documentation asapplies to exports to Northern Ireland. Therefore exhibitors who wish to show cattle at an EUShow other than in Northern Ireland should contact the local DVO at least one month prior tothe Show.

Where the export of cattle from Ireland is agreed with the destination country, the movement ofsuch cattle must be recorded on AIM. When the official intra-community trade Certificate for bovine animals is being issued by the local DVO, they will arrange to have the export movementof the animal(s) recorded onto AIM.

Following the show, the original Health Certificate is endorsed and stamped by the officialveterinarian at the Show and a non-Comminglement certificate will be issued also.

When the animal returns to the home farm, the keeper presents these Certificates to the DVO along with a completed CMMS 6 form (available at DVOs) stating that the animal has returnedfrom the show. The DVO can record the import movement back to the keeper’s holding on theAIM system then.

1 ARR (Alanine, Arginine, Arginine) homozygous for alleles 136, 154 and 171 of the sheep’s prion protein.

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Attendance of sheep from scrapie monitored flocks at shows and sales in 2014

Shows between 1st

May and 31st October

Sheep from Scrapie Monitored Flocks2

will be permitted to attend Agricultural Shows takingplace between 1

st May and 31

stOctober, without restriction or separation from other

categories of sheep.

Shows outside of the 1st

May and 31st October Period

For shows taking place before 1st May or after 31

st October, sheep from Scrapie Monitored or

Probationary Flocks must be separated from other sheep as set down below.

a. There must be complete separation of Monitored/Probationary sheep from othercategories of sheep at the show. Ideally, this would mean a separate entrance andexit for each group, separate loading and unloading areas, separate penning areasfor each of the two groups and separate sale rings for each of the two groups.

b. In locations where all of the above may not be possible, the minimumrequirement would be for separation of loading and unloading areas and also ofpenning areas. The two penning areas should be separated by a sheep-free alleyway at least twelve feet wide. If only one show ring is available, the sheepfrom the scrapie-monitored flocks must be shown first.

Sales between 1st

May and 31st October

Sheep from Scrapie Monitored Flocks will be permitted to attend sales taking place between1

stMay and 31

stOctober, without restriction or separation from other categories of sheep.

Sales outside of the 1st

May and 31st October Period

For sales taking place before 1st May or after 31

stOctober, sheep from Scrapie Monitored or

Probationary Flocks must be separated from other sheep as set down below.

y4. The show secretary keeps white copy for his/her records.5. The source/destination keeper keeps the bottom yellow copy to enter it into their flock

register.

Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.

Flock RegisterAll movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in the keeper’s flock register.

Exports to Northern IrelandAll sheep must be accompanied by a TRACES intra-community trade certificate for ovineanimals. A TRACES message, corresponding with the TRACES certificate, will be sent for each animal or consignment being dispatched to the show (this will be performed by Departmentofficials of the DVO). Exhibitors are advised to contact the show society in Northern Irelandwell in advance of any show to determine the suitability of the show for return of animals (e.g.premises and sheep status), and whether the authorities will have officials and veterinary staffpresent to supervise and process documentation for animals returning to origin.

Agreement for the movement and immediate return of sheep to a Show in another country orvice versa currently applies for movements between Ireland and Northern Ireland only – it doesnot apply for movements to Great Britain or further afield. Movements to shows other thanNorthern Ireland, will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and you should contact your localDistrict Veterinary Office at least one month prior to the Show.

2These flocks are flocks either accredited (full member) or in the process of accreditation (probationary member) for

exporting sheep (that might not possess ARR/ARR genotypes).

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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – POULTRYRestrictions on the movement of poultry and captive birds may vary in 2013 depending on the

international and local situation with regard to Avian Influenza. Therefore Show organisers

should contact the local DVO prior to organising an event to confirm whether any restrictions

are in place at the time of the show.

Further information is available at

http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/avian_influenza/informationonshowsexhibitionsraces/

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – HORSES AND OTHER EQUINES

Premises RegistrationAs from 1 May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or

other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department. Owners/persons in charge of

such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep

records of movements on/off their premises.

Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the Department for the

purposes of tracing disease. Records required are

• The name and address of the owner/person in charge of the premises from which theequine came;

• The premises registration number from which the equine came and • Passport number/UEL number of the animal

1. There must be complete separation of the two categories of sheep at the sale(monitored animals including probationary monitored animals and non monitored animals). Ideally, this would mean a separate entrance and exit for each group,separate loading and unloading areas, separate penning areas for each of the threegroups and separate sale rings for each of the three groups.

2. In locations where all of the above may not be possible, the minimum requirementwould be for separation of loading and unloading areas and of penning areas also. A sheep-free alleyway should separate the two penning areas at least 12 feet wide.

3. If only one sale ring is available the procedures set out in the following two optionsmust be adhered to.

a. The sheep from the Scrapie monitored flocks must be offered for sale first,followed by non-monitored animals or

b. The ring can be divided by gates into two sections to ensure that each of the two categories of animals is confined to a unique part of the sales ring.

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• Microchip - all equines issued with a passport after 1st

July 2009 must have acorresponding microchip implanted by a veterinarian which is recorded in the passportand creates a link between the passport and the animal.

A Keeper must

• Have an equine registered with a PIO • Have a passport issued in accordance with EU and national legislation• Comply with the provisions of the legislation whereby a passport must accompany the

equine whenever it is moved to events such as shows, sales and to slaughter plants, etc.

Posters and leaflets can be supplied and further information on stud book equines is available by

contacting Livestock Breeding, Production and Trade Division, Dept. of Agriculture, Food and

the Marine, Farnham St, Cavan (Phone +353 49 4368200) or in relation to non-registered

equines further information is available from Animal Identification and Movement

Division,

Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, 2nd Floor, Administration Building, BackwestonComplex, Celbridge, Co. Kildare (Phone +353 1 5058881)

Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineFebruary 2013

It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their local District Veterinary

Office in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with the requirements

outlined above.

Equine Identification

All Equines (which include horses, ponies and donkeys) must be identified in accordance with EU

and national legislation.

• Possession of an unidentified equine is an offence under the legislation.• Passport must be issued by approved Passport Issuing Organisations [PIOs] within the

calendar year of birth [by 31 December in the year of birth] or within six months of birth[whichever is later] and is valid for the lifetime of the animal. A list of the PIOs is setout in Appendix 1.









LIVESTOCK ISSUESOvernight Accommodation can be provided at €15 per animal.Access to Overnight Accommodation for Cattle is only available from Friday 8th August at 3.00pm (limited availability). All animals must be in place by 8.00 p.m. on Saturday 9th August 2014 due to Department restrictions, late arrivals will notbe allowed into the accommodation

Due to big demand on Overnight Accommodation, only animals which are booked in

and fees paid will be accommodated. Passes will be issued. Accommodation not pre-booked will depend on availability. Strict control of facility will be practiced.Shed must be vacated by 10.00 a.m. on the morning of the Show. Exhibitors whose animals remain in the shed after that time will forfeit their prizemoney, ifawarded.Please note that due to our restricted facilities in the livestock area, at this stage we are unfortunately unable to accommodate livestock to which the Export HealthRegulations apply.DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD REQUIREMENTS(All animals will be inspected at entry to showgrounds)

CATTLETB: 1. All animals must have passed a test within the last 12 months

2. Accompanying Passports must have correct record of in date test3. Identification - animals must have tags in both ears4. Animals movement to show must be recorded on AIM. A Certificate of Compliance

must be presented at the show - available from website: www.agriculture.gov.ieIn Addition BRUCELLOSIS:

1. Females, 24 months and over must have passed a blood test within 60 days.2. Bulls, 24 months and over must have passed a blood test within 60 days.

SHEEP1. Each sheep must be individually tagged.2. Each consignment of sheep must be accompanied by a Dispatch Document.3. Sheep from Scrapie Monitored Flocks may attend and be exhibited without restriction.

HORSES/EQUINES1. Must list Premises Registration No. and Passport No. when filling out Entry Form.

POULTRYFlock Number required when filling out Entry Form.

Animals should be safely led by a competent handler and be halter trained.All bovines must be correctly tagged. Documents and animals must be correct and willbe inspected by Department of Agriculture officers before entry will be allowed.Livestock exhibitors should have insurance on their animals to include cover for exhibiting at the Show. Bibs/Arm Bands for display of exhibit numbers in Livestock and Horses will be availablefor purchase on site.

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