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VE2: THE BORD BIA ALL IRELAND QUALITY POTATO CHAMPIONSHIP

Vegetables Sun 5th May 2024 - Sun 29th Sep 2024
Sponsored by
Bord Bia

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & TULLAMORE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
THE BORD BIA ALL IRELAND QUALITY POTATO CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored By: Bord Bia 

RULES AND CONDITIONS

  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.
  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.
  6. Marquee open from 7.30am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10 am sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.
  7. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.00pm.
    Criteria for judging potatoes available from the Tullamore Show. Tel: 057 93 52141

All qualifiers will receive a special Bord Bia Plaque.
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3. To Final €6.
 

 

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Tullamore Show
Date:  
Sun, 11th Aug, 2024
Prizes:   1st - €250.00 , and Perpetual Trophy & Replica , 2nd - €150.00 , 3rd - €100.00 , 4th - €75.00 , 5th - €50.00 , 6th - €25.00

QUALIFYING SHOWS
 Arva
Barryroe
Bonniconlon
Carnew
Castleblayney
Charleville
Claremorris
Clogher Valley
Clonmel
Co Clare (Ennis)
Cork
Dungarvan
Fingal
Glencolmcille
Grange
Gorey
Kilgarvan
Longford
Loughrea
Manorhamilton
Meenacross
Mullingar
Oldcastle
Riverstown
 
 

Class is currently closed for entry.