CO1: THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES CHAMPIONSHIP

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Sponsored by
Breffni Landscapes

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & ARVA SHOW PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by: Breffni Landscapes
PRIZE FUND €600

 

RULES AND CONDITIONS

  1. Display three pots of preserves from each section below.  Pots used to be no bigger than 454gms. (1lb) all the same size
    • Soft Fruits
    • Stoned Fruits
    • Marmalade
    Max. space allowed 22cm. x 22cm.                    
  2. Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation
  3. Lids only to be used.
  4. All three pots to be labelled
  5. No biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit.
  6. Simple presentation only required.
  7. The competition is confined to amateurs.
  8. Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
  9. The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
  10. In the event of a signed and written objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
  11. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
  12. All preserves will be sampled.
  13. The judge’s decision at all stages of the competition is final
  14. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
  15. For the final fresh pots of preserves must be entered.
  16. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.
    These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules

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

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Arva Show
Date:  
Sun, 26th Jul, 2026
Prizes:   1st - €200.00 , 2nd - €150.00 , 3rd - €100.00 , 4th - €50.00 , 5th - €25.00 , 6th - €25.00 , 7th - €25.00 , 8th - €25.00

QUALIFYING SHOWS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Adamstown
Adamstown
Athenry
Ballyfoyle
Ballymoney
Castlewellan
Corrandulla
Dungarvan
Enniscrone
Ennistymon
Flavours of Fingal
Gorey
Limavady
Lurgan
Midleton
Mullingar
Oldcastle
Omagh
Saintfield

Enter the Championship Classes via the Qualifier Shows