The Quality Onion All Ireland Championship
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.
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.
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: £3. To Final €6
Prizes: 1st €200; 2nd €125; 3rd €75; 4th €50; 5th €25; 6th €25 Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final.
Final: Virgina Show Wednesday 23rd August 2023
The Society will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of the Exhibits in this Marquee.
All Vegetables, Flowers, Plants, Floral Art, Home Baking and Jam can be displayed in the Marquee either Monday 24th July from 4-8pm or Tuesday 25th July up to 11am
All Country Crafts, Home Industries, Photography, Paintings and School children’s classes MUST be displayed on Monday 24th July from 4-8 p.m
All Entry Fees £2.00 unless otherwise stated.
Prizes: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4 (unless otherwise stated)
All Vegetables and Flowers (wild flowers excepted) must have been grown by the:
Prizes 1st Prize, £10.00; 2nd Prize, £6.00; 3rd Prize, £4.00 (unless otherwise stated)
No entries permitted on day of event.