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DA1: THE ALL IRELAND TRADITIONAL HANDMADE CRAFT FINAL - ISA Championships 2026
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Domestic Arts
THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLYSHANNON AGRICULTURAL SHOW PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND TRADITIONAL HANDMADE CRAFT FINAL
Sponsored by: White Hotel Group, Head Office, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
RULES AND CONDITIONS
- All items must be the sole work of the exhibitor.
- Each exhibit must consist of 1 Article from point A plus 1 other article from points B, C or D making Total of 2 Articles:
A. Any article using tweed e.g. Picture (Min Size 12”x12” - Max Size 18”x18” excluding the frame and mount), Cushion (Min Size 16”x16” - Max Size18”x18”) or skirt (Adult size only) (this item is obligatory)
B. Any article in coloured or self-coloured embroidery made in the current year.
C. Hand Knit cardigan lumber jacket or jumper, Adult size only.
D. Any article in cotton crochet using no thicker than a No. 20 cotton thread. - All the above to be made in the current year.
- The items to be displayed as one exhibit
- Any item the judge feels is produced by any other method other than hand shall be disqualified
- A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
- Two entries may qualify from each qualifying show for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough a second entry may be qualified. The Qualifiers from each of these shows will go forward to the final to be held at the Ballyshannon Agricultural Show, on Sunday 16th August.
- Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a rosette on appearance at the final.
- Judge's decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
- Exhibits are displayed at owners risk
- The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General rules, together with Ballyshannon Show Rules.
- Exhibits must be in place for judging by 10.30am on Sunday 16th August 2026.
- Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm.
- An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final
It's important exhibitors check measurements stated under the Rules & Conditions
Entry fee: To qualifying Show €3. To final €6
No entries permitted on day of event.
Location:
Ballyshannon Show
Date:
Sun, 16th Aug, 2026
Prizes:
1st -
€300.00 ,
and
Perpetual Trophy
,
2nd -
€200.00 ,
3rd -
€100.00 ,
4th -
€60.00 ,
5th -
€50.00 ,
6th -
€40.00
QUALIFYING SHOWSArdara
Arva
Athenry
Ballymoney
Bonniconlon
Cabery
Carnew
Castleblayney
Castlerea
Castlewellan
Clogher Valley
Clonmany
Dungarvan
Glencolmcille
Gorey
Manorhamilton
Meenacross
Mullingar
Nobber
Oldcastle
Saintfield
Tullamore
Enter the Championship Classes via the Qualifier Shows