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Castlebridge Show Schedule 2018
Schedule of the 78th Castlebridge Annual Horticultural and Agricultural Show to be held on Sunday, 12th August, 2018
Entries can be left with any of the following:
Jim Kinsellla (Treasurer): Ardcavan, Castlebridge, Wexford (087-6783288)
Regina Kehoe (Treasurer): 8 St. Ibar's Villas, Castlebridge (086-3513066)
Breeda Conroy (Secretary): Johnstown Lower, Castlebridge (087-6178092)
Or you can e-mail your entries to: castlebridgeshow@gmail.com
Or you can enter via the website: www.castlebridgeshow.com (click on button entitled "Show Entry Form") - which also operates via e-mail.
Entry Fees (except where otherwise stated): €1 per entry per class for adults. No entry fee for children in junior and schools classes.
MISCELLANEOUS (OPEN) SECTION
Marie Sinnott Memorial Perpetual Cup for most points in this section. Also cash prize of €15.
HOME PRODUCE
Minnie O’Brien Trophy for best soda cake (white).
Sean Flanagan Memorial Perpetual Cup for best soda cake (brown).
Class No. Description
1. Soda Cake (White) - approx 900g (2lb. mixture)
2. Soda Cake (Brown) - approx 900g (2lb. mixture)
3. Dave's Irish Whiskey Cake (loaf tin) - recipe on this website
4. Harvest Fruit Loaf
5. Jam Sponge (Sandwich made with 4 eggs)
6. Lemon Drizzle Cake (loaf tin)
7. Light Fruit Cake 18cm (7”) round or 15cm (6”) square – un-iced
8. 4 Muffins
9. Cherry Cake (loaf tin)
10. Victoria Sandwich (jam only, no cream)
11. 4 Decorated Cup Cakes
12 Fruit Tart
13. Light Tea Brack (loaf tin)
14. 6 Plain Tea Scones
15. Ginger Cake (loaf tin)
16. Porter Cake (loaf tin)
17. Special Occasion Cake - base not larger than 46cm (18”)
18. Vegetable Cake (loaf tin) - vegetable to be named (e.g. carrot cake, courgette cake,etc.)
19. Christmas Pudding
20. 4 Home-made Biscuits
21. Chocolate Biscuit Cake
22. Bread and Butter Pudding (dish not to exceed 30cm (12") round or 25cm (10") square)
JAMS and PRESERVES
Connie Harpur Memorial Perpetual Trophy for best overall jam or preserve
23. Pot of Blackcurrant Jam
24. Pot of Gooseberry Jam
25. Pot of Raspberry Jam
26. Pot of Strawberry Jam
27. Pot of Loganberry Jam
28. Pot of Jam - Any Other Kind (put name on label)
29. Pot of Marmalade
30. Pot of Jelly
31. Pot of Chutney
32. One Jar of Honey
EGGS
33. Six Eggs (Brown)
34. Six Eggs (White/Tinted)
35. Six Duck Eggs
36. Six Bantam Eggs
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Stanley and Cora Warren Memorial Perpetual Trophy for best Art entry
Eily Jordan Memorial Perpetual Trophy for best Craft entry
37. Hand Knitted Garment(s)
38. Hand Knitted Garment(s) – Children’s
39. Knitted Hat and Scarf
40. Soft Toy (Knitted or Crochet)
41. Handcraft Article (Knitted) – made within last year
42. Other Handcraft Article – made within last year
43. Cross Stitch
44. Art – Oil
45. Art – Watercolour
46. Art - Mixed Media
47. Art - Drawings
48. Art - Any Medium (confined to students – all ages)
49. Patchwork Quilt
50. Any other Patchwork Article
51. Any Crochet Article
52. Crochet Blanket
53. Hand-made Greetings Card (single card only)
54. Any Handcraft Article (Special Needs Class)
55. Tapestry
56. Any Felted Article
57. Any Machine-sewn Article
58. Lacework
Note: Framing is recommended, but not essential for Classes 44 to 47 - should be complete with cord/string for hanging. Framing is unnecessary in Art class confined to students. Entry Cards should be pinned to garments entered in Arts & Crafts Section.
FRUIT SECTION (OPEN CLASSES)
Wm. Conroy Memorial Perpetual Trophy for most points in this Section
59. Dish/Plate of Three Cooking Apples (Bramley Seedling)
60. Dish/Plate of Three Cooking Apples (Any other variety)
61. Dish/Plate of Three Dessert Apples (Any variety)
62. Dish/Plate of Five Tomatoes (Calyx not to be removed)
63. Dish/Plate of Three Pears
64. Dish/Plate of Three Peppers
65. Collection of Fruit (minimum 3 kinds – not less than 2 of each)
66. Bowl of Berries – 1 kind
67. “Pick-n-Mix” – using flowers, fruit and vegetables from your garden create an artistic display – max. space 46cm (18”) square.
68. Dish/Plate of Five Plums
FLOWER SECTION (OPEN CLASSES)
FLOWER ARRANGING SECTION
Perpetual Trophy for best arrangement of the Show. Arrangements not to exceed 46cm (18”) in width and 91cm (36”) in height, unless stated otherwise (e.g. Pedestal Arrangement). Accessories optional on all arrangements.
69. Miniature Arrangement of flowers in a container - overall display not exceed 15cm (6”) height and width
70. Flower Arrangement in a Cup and Saucer
71. Arrangement of Garden Plant Material
72. Arrangement in Unusual Container
73. Modern Arrangement with 1 or 3 Flowers
74. Flower Arrangement on a Pedestal - "Autumn Glory". Overall height not to exceed 183 cm (72") and width 60 cm (24")
FLOWER SECTION
Patty Sullivan Memorial Perpetual Cup for most points in this Section.
75. Three Spikes of Gladioli
76. Three Decorative Dahlias
77. Three Cactus Dahlias
78. Three Pom-Pom Dahlias - not exceeding 5cm (22)
79. Vase of Garden Flowers – not judged on arrangement
80. Vase of Sweet Peas (6 spikes) – (Prize: Sweet Pea Cup)
81. Vase of Three Hydrangeas
82. Vase of Asters – Six blooms
83. 1 Specimen Rose – (Prize: Julia (Ciss) Walsh Perpetual Trophy)
84. Nicest Window Box Display – max. length 91cm (36”).
85. Pot Plant - Foliage
86. Pot Plant – Flowering
AGRICULTURAL SECTION (OPEN CLASSES)
Sponsor: John Cullen, Grain, Ballymurn.
Lar Shiggins Perpetual Trophy for most points in this section.
87. Sheaf of Wheat
88. Sheaf of Barley
89. Five Stalks of Beans
90. Two Plants of Maize
91. Sheaf of Oats
92. Two Fodder Beet (must be clean)
93. Two Turnips (Swede) – Roots not to be removed
HORTICULTURAL SECTION
OPEN CLASSES
Jim Murphy Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) plus €20 for most points in this section.
94. Collection of Vegetables (5 kinds, 3 of each kind) Perpetual Cup for First Prize.
95. Five Potatoes (White)
96. Five Potatoes (Coloured)
97. Five Potatoes (Boiled in Jackets – not necessarily grown by exhibitor)
98. Five Onions
99. Five Onions - each not to exceed 225g (8 oz.)
100. Hank of Onions
101. Five Onions with Tops (Spring Grown)
102. Two Table Cabbages (Round or Flat)
103. Two Table Cabbages (Pointed)
104. Collection of Root Vegetables (3 kinds, 3 of each kind) Perpetual Cup for First Prize.
105. Five Carrots (Long)
106. Five Carrots (Stump)
107. Three Parsnips
108. Three Beetroot
109. Six Sticks of Rhubarb
110. Twelve Shallots
111. Ten Pickling Shallots - each not to exceed 2.5cm (1") diameter
112. Three Garden Turnips
113. One Marrow
114. Two Cucumber
115. Jam-Pot of Herbs (in Water)
116. Tray of Garden and Field Produce (e.g. corn, fruit, veg, etc. – tray not to exceed 61cm (24”) square
117. Truss of Tomatoes
118. Truss of Cherry Tomatoes
119. Two Lettuces (Butterhead)
120. Six Pods of Runner Beans
121. Dish/Plate of Peas or Beans (not mixed) - 6 Pods
122. Two Lettuces (Any Other Variety)
123. Two Cauliflower
124. Three Soup Leeks
125. Pair of Courgettes
126. Two Heads of Broccoli
127. Collection of Vegetables (3 kinds) not listed above - to be named
NOVELTY SECTION
128. The Largest Potato
129. Largest Head of Cabbage
130. Largest Head of Lettuce
131. Tallest Sunflower
132. Ugliest or Unusual-shaped Vegetable/Fungus
133. Heaviest Onion
134. Funniest Fruit or Vegetable - with appropriate title
135. Longest Runner Bean (attached to a batten)
BEGINNERS CLASSES
Participants may enter this section for three years.
Jim Creane Perpetual Trophy for most points in this section. Cash Prize of €20 sponsored by Michael Redmond.
136. Three Carrots
137. Three Potatoes
138. Two Lettuce (Butterhead)
139. Two Lettuce (Any Other Variety)
140. Two Cabbage (Pointed)
141. Two Cabbage (Round or Flat)
142. Three Onions
143. Three Beetroot
144. Collection of Vegetables (3 kinds - 2 of each kind)
145. Four Sticks of Rhubarb
146. Dish/Plate of Five Tomatoes (any kind)
147. Truss of Cherry Tomatoes
148. Pair of Courgettes
149. Heaviest Courgette
150. Two Heads of Broccoli
151. Two Heads of Cauliflower
152. Dish/Plate of Peas or Beans (not mixed) - 6 Pods
PARISH CLASSES
Section confined to those living or working in the parish of Castlebridge.
Tom Brennan Memorial Trophy, plus €20 for most points in this section.
153. Collection of Vegetables (4 kinds - 2 of each kind) - Bill Rossiter Memorial Trophy for First Prize.
154. Five Carrots (Long)
155. Five Carrots (Stump)
156. Two Lettuce (Butterhead)
157. Three Parsnips
158. Five Onions
159. Two Table Cabbages (Round or Flat)
160. Two Table Cabbages (Pointed)
161. Three Beetroot
162. Dish/Plate of Peas or Beans (not mixed) - 6 Pods
163. Two Lettuce (Any Other Variety)
164. Five Potatoes (White)
165. Five Potatoes (Coloured)
166. Two Cauliflower
167. Two Heads of Broccoli
168. Tray of Vegetables - one of each kind
CASTLEBRIDGE NATIONAL SCHOOL SECTION
Entries to this section must be completed in school.
National School Cup presented by the teachers of Castlebridge National School.
Prize Medals awarded in each class. Rosettes awarded for special merit. No Entry Fee
JUNIOR SECTION (14 years and under - unless otherwise stated)
OPEN CLASSES
Nick Stafford Perpetual Trophy for Most Points in Junior (Open) Section.
Tony Furlong Memorial Perpetual Trophy for Collection of Vegetables.
Prize Medals awarded in each class. No Entry Fee.
N.B. Prize Medals should be collected on Show Day. Exhibits should be taken away on Show Day
169. Collection of Vegetables
170. Vase of Wild Flowers
171. Nicest Sunflower - stem no longer than 30 cm (12”)
172. Six Queen Cakes ( iced) – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
173. Six Scones – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
174. Chocolate Biscuit Cake – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
175. Six Chocolate Crispy Buns – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
176. Six Chocolate Brownies
177. Pottery
178. A Decorated Stone
179. Handcraft Article – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
180. Art (a) 12 and under; (b) 8 and under; (c) 6 and under
181. Colouring-in (picture of own choice) – 6 and under
182. Healthy Lunch Box (including drink)
183. Miniature Garden on a Biscuit Tin Lid
184. Decorated Flower Pot - not to exceed 20cm (8”) in diameter
185. Revamped Tee Shirt
186. Hand-made Toy
187. Creative Sewing Design - 9 and under; 12 and under
PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
(Non-camera club classes)
(Snapshots to be staged by exhibitor – Snapshot size to be up to 18cm (7”) x13 cm (5”). (Name and phone number on back of photo)
Sean Carr Memorial Trophy for most points in this section
188. Snapshot of scenic spot
189. Funniest snapshot
190. Snapshot with most appropriate title
191. Snapshot of people and/or animals
192. Agricultural snapshot
193. Wildlife snapshot
194. Snapshot: Landscape
195. Snapshot: Action Shot
196. Snapshot: Seascape
197. Nocturnal Scene
198. Best Selfie Shot
FANCY DRESS PARADE (3pm – No Entry Fee)
Just dress up and step into the line-up in the show grounds at Castlebridge Hall
(a) 8 years and under; (b) Over 8 years. No entry fee
DOG SHOW (3.45 pm - Entry fee €2.00 per dog per class)
(1st and 2nd Prizes Sponsored by George Kehoe, Blackwater)
Paddy Ryan Memorial Perpetual Trophy for Nicest Dog of Show
199. Nicest Gun Dog - (Charlie Ryan Memorial Perpetual Cup)
200. Nicest Sheep Dog
201. Nicest Terrier
202. Nicest Puppy (1 year or under)
203. Dog handled by a child
204. Dog you would most like to take home
205. Best Groomed Dog - (Hollyfort Perpetual Cup)
206. Best Toy Dog – (Chang Memorial Perpetual Trophy)
207. Any Variety Dog
208. Best Large Dog
1st and 2nd prizes awarded
The 1st prize winners from each of the above classes will then be judged for the Nicest Dog of the Show and the Paddy Ryan Memorial Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the overall winner.