Show Book 1995
Schedule Of Events
8.00 a.m. – 10.30 am Staging of Exhibits
11.00 a.m.- 2.00 p.m. Judging
2.00 p.m. Show Commences
2.30 Presentation of Main Tropies
3.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Baby Show, Glamorous Granny and Best Dressed Lady
4.00 p.m.-4.30 p.m. Presentation of prizes for Children’s Section and Other Prizes.
Stalls, Tea Tent, Bouncing Castle, Bottle Stall, etc.
Show Dance Same Night
The Porter House, Castlebridge
Supper Dance- Admission £3 – 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Music by Horizon
Demonstration by the Screen Mummers
SELECTION OF SHOW QUEEN 1995
Cover
CASTLEBRIDGE READING ROOMS (illustrated by Michael Devereux)
The sketch on the cover of this year’s programme is that of a very renowned and historic landmark in Castlebridge village, The Reading Rooms.
A lot of people wonder were the name Reading Rooms came from. Well, to explain it briefly, during the 19th Century a lot of the population of Ireland were deprived of information and news of the general happenings of Ireland and the world. It was better for the ruling classes that the rest of the populace knew little as possible. This was one of the reasons tat the Repeal Movements started. It was to educate and inform the ordinary person of the values of our culture, language and our national identity. Repeal, meaning the repeat of the Act of Union which was enacted at the beginning of the 19th Century. So it became/ that part of this great movement was the Repeal Reading Rooms. Castlebridge Reading Rooms was founded in 1895 and the centenary is this year. The first meeting of the Reading Rooms is believed to have been held in Hell Lane, next to Florrie Ryan’s. It was later held in the Little Reading Room which is next to Shortle’s Pub. It was moved to its present site in later years and has continued there to the present day. To find out more about this very historic club it would be advisable to purchase the Centenary Book about the Reading Rooms which is being published later this year.
Castlebridge Show
This 55th Annual Castlebridge Show continues one of the oldest traditions in our Parish. This most popular event, which is going from strength to strength, is able to create much enthusiasm, co-operation, friendly, rivalry, camaraderie, sometimes a little bad feeling, but always a lot of good hearty laughter. In short, it brings out the best and sometimes the worst in people. The Show comprised exhibitions of agricultural and horticultural produce, fruit, flowers, photography, home produce, baking, crafts, children’s classes, and a most successful dog show and baby show. We also have a car boot sale and for the past few years prizes have been given for the best dressed lady and the most glamorous granny of the show. Competitors and visitors flock to the show from all over the country and it is the largest remaining horticultural show of its king in County Wexford.
It has been said that the secret of the strength of the Castlebridge Show, which has stood the test of time while other shows collapsed, is the unflinching support of the people of Castlebridge Parish and its surrounding areas. Year after year people of the area participate not only to win, but to keep good exhibitions going. The spirit of competition is alive and well, so much so that the standard of entries increase every year, making the work of our diligent judges increasingly difficult.
The first Castlebridge Show was held on the first Thursday of September in 1940 – more than half the inhabitants of Castlebridge today hadn’t even been born then! At the same time, local gardeners such as Patsy Devereux, Mosey Murphy and John Walsh were disappointed to see Screen Horticultural Show coming to an end, and set about trying to arrange a Castlebridge Show. The first Castlebridge Show Committee was set up including Patsy Devereux (Oldtown) Chairman; John Walsh (Ballywish) Treasurer; Mrs Nunn, President Mrs Bradish (Stratfield) and Mrs Bell (Rosslare) Vice-Presidents; Mrs. Dolan, Castlebridge (Garda’s wife) Secretary; Mrs. O’Brien ( The Slob); Mrs Patsy Roche, Castlebridge and Mill Lizzie (Shang) Murphy.
A door-to-door campaign followed infoming people of the proposed show. That first show was held in the Old Schoolhouse, where Castlebridge Hall now stands, and comprised 17 classes. It attracted 100 entries, nostly vegetables, flowers, brown bread, eggs and homemade butter. There are now about 140 classes in our Annual Show attracting a huge entry every year. The first judges were Mr. Bill Sweeney, Hortic. Advisor with the committee of Agriculture, and Miss Golden, a Home Economics teacher from Wexford. Winners included Jimmy Leary, Ballybggan; Mike Doyle, Kilmisten; Johnnie Redmond, Kilmisten, John Walsh, Ballywish; Mrs O’Brien of the Slob; Miss Walker, tykillen. First prize was an old half-crown (12 1/2p today), 2nd prize was 1/6,3rd 1/- and entry fee was 6d. There was no great profit that year but enthusiasm was high and the committee were determined to hold another show in 1941.
The Show continued through the 40’s with P.D.Breen of Castlebridge taking over the reins as Chairman in the mid 40’s. By 1950 the entry fee was 2/6d and the Show was held in Shortle’s Yard, now Keating Insulation. In that year a Show jumping Competition was held in Jack Fulleton’s field in Ballyboggan and Mrs. Nunn sponsored the Challenge Cup.
However, the Show jumping was a financial failure and has never been held since. Tat year the Show faced bankruptcy with a loss of £4. All committee members dug deep and made contributions to the cause.
In 1951 Kathleen O’Connor took over as secretary and remained in office until the current secretary, Breda Conroy, took over in 1978. From 1951 for many years Nun’s garden was opened to the public on Show days.
In the late 40’s to the early 50’s a great attraction at the Sow was the Poultry section. Cages were loaned by the Committee of Agriculture for all day. At one of these shows, Captain Gundten of Artramon Cottage had a very fine cockerel which he entered in a very elaborate cage, having gone to the trouble of painting its nails and applying red lipstick on its comb. He also shampooed the cockerel’s feathers. Other competitors felt that they were well out-classed by this fine specimen. However, Miss Golden, the judge, was of another opinion and awarded first prize to a cockerel of the late Mrs. Flanagan, which had been hurriedly entered with mud on its feet and food on its beak. Second prize was awarded to a cockerel which many unenlightened spectators thought was lousy. The poultry section was discontinued during the Fowl Pest Disease in the 1950’s and was never re-introduced. In 1952, Kitty Doyle of Bergin suggested running a social on Show Night to round-off a find day’s entertainment so the Show Dance was born. On the first occasion, Kitty Larkin’s band was booked to play, but at the last minute the committee was informed that the band had ‘split-up’ into two bands, and that both wanted to play for the social! However, Mr. Doyle’s band was engaged and Sean Carr acted M.C.
John Walsh, Treasued, died in 1954 and was replaced by Willie Neville who remained in office until 1993 when his Joint-Treasurer, Peg Kearney, was joined by Marie Kehoe of Ardcolm. William Conroy was Chairman for several decades until he stepped down and was replaced by Michael Redmond of Castlebridge .
The Dog Show was introduced in 1957, and did a Canary and Budgie Class. The Dog Show remains to this day, growing fro strength to strength with record entries last year of over 120.
In the 1960’s the Show expanded and moved to Nunn’s Stores in the Street, and later moved to its present location at Castlebridge Parish Hall and yard.
The Show Queen selection on the night of the Show Dance is a great attraction to the younger ladies of the area.
For several years an annual re-union dinner/dance was held at various locations.
The Baby Show was introduced in 1982 on the suggestion of the late Tom Brennan, a great veteran of the Show. This section continues to this day. In 1983 the very popular photographic section was introduced through the influence of keen amateur photographer, Shay (Shang) Murphy.
The Committee of Castlebridge Show would like to thank all of its supporters and the judges, and all who help in the success of the Castlebridge Show. Without the support of these people, and of course, the patronage of those who travel from far and near.Castlebridge Show would not have lasted 55 years.
The Mass Rock
During the days of the penal Laws in Ireland, the native population were ordered to remove themselves from the lands assigned to British Planters and the Protestant Clergy were given charge of all churches, church lands and cemeteries. Deprived of their place of worship, nothing remained for the priest and his flock but to assemble at suitable places for worship in the open air.
Bishops at that time realised that Mass would have to be tolerated in a field or some other open space. This practice did not really appeal to the Bishops as they felt that the proper reverence would not be given to the Mass.
At a synod held on the 19th February, 1914 they decreed with regard to field altars that “care must be taken to ensure that the altar is safe from wind and rain and from any dirt that might fall on it, moreover, it must be secure, firm and large enough, not tilting, unsteady or too narrow”.
As we now know, the Church unwillingly permitted the celebration of Mass at Field Altars and for most of the 17th, and nearly all of the 18th Century, the Mass Rock replaced the local church and became a permanent feature in every parish in Ireland.
A TRIBUTE TO COUNCILLOR MICHAEL SINNOTT R.I.P.
It is with deep regret that we announce in our programme this year the accidental death of Councillor Michael Sinnott of Garrywilliam, Crossabeg. Michael opened our Show in 1993 and was very warmly welcomed by all of the committee and distinguished guests. Not alone did Michael serve his country, and in particular his county, well but he also served the Parish of Castlebridge and his native Crossabeg with outstanding work. It would be too numerous to mention all the works he did in the area both in his official capacity and privately. He was a friend to all who needed him and carried out countless deeds without anyone knowing a thing about them. He was a man of the highest integrity and carried out all of his dealings with the public in a most diligent manner.
Michael was a farmer, at which work he so tragically died. He was a politician and was very popular with both his own and the opposition parties. In particular the Show Committee will miss him a lot as he was a great help in every way to us on Show Day.
Michael was undoubtedly a great family man and it must be said that it is in this capacity that his loss will be felt most; he was a great husband to Philomena and father to his son and daughters. In conclusion, we would like to convey our deepest sympathy to all his family.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND RULES
1 Exhibits must be made or grown by the exhibitor.
2 The committee will not be responsible for any loss, accident of damage to any exhibit while at the show or in transit to or there from.
3 All entries accepted at the owner’s risk: no claim for compensation arising out
of the Show will be entertained by the committee; neither will they be liable for any accident to exhibitor,
his or her servant or any spectator present.
4 Cups and Trophies will be presented in Exhibition Hall at 2.30pm summertime. Cheques for monitory prizes will be sent out by post.
5 The judges decision will be final.
6 No exhibits will be removed before 4.30 pm whether sold or given away.
7 The committee reserve the right to abandon or postpone the Show, or refuse entry.
8 1st & 2nd prizes given; in class of only 2 entries, 1st prize awarded. 2nd will be given at the judges discretion. Single entry judged on merit.
9 3 points for 1st prize; 2 points for 2nd prize. In collections of vebetables, 5 points for 1st prize, 3 for 2nd prize.
10 All exhibits must be in by 10.30 a.m. on Show Day. Entries may also be left in Exhibition Hall on previous night.
11 Objections to any exhibit must be in writing and must be lodged with the committee on Show Day stating objectors name.
12 Cups in all classes must be won three years in succession or four years in all. Cups to be returned to Committee one month before Show date. Perpetual Cups cannot be won out.
PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES TAKEN.
LIST OF SPONSORS FOR 55TH ANNUAL SHOW 13TH AUGUST 1995
Lowney’s of Wexford, The Curracloe Road House, Ibar Cloake Electrician, Your Style Ladies & Gents Hairdressing Alison Scallan, Grannell Motors Ltd, Old Mill Insulation Products Ltd, Lorcan Harte, Electrical Wholesale Tom Byrne Bunclody, P,J, Shiggins Garage Balltramont, Wexford Trade Electric Ltd Wexford, Kean’s Bargain Store Castlebridge, Wexford Block, Jimmy Walsh Farm Refrigeration Services, Curracloe Tavern, Co Wexford Fireplaces Ltd, Bolands Car Sales Wexford, Wexford Driving School John Bail, Wexford, Top Tyres, Nolan’s Headstones Wexford, Crosstown Service Station Ltd, Niro Marquees
CASTLEBRIDGE SHOW GARDEN COMPETITION
When deciding to run a garden competition in conjunction with the Castlebridge Show it was envisaged that it would run for perhaps three or four years and would then lose momentum. It is remarkable to report that quite the opposite has actually happened with interest at its highest level ever, competition keener than ever and entries on the increase every year. Finnain MacNaeidhe of Johnstown Castle, who judges the various categories in our competition, has repeatedly stated how impressed he always is at the high standard and quality of entries.
As stated before, competition is very keen, but for a lot of people who enter the competition the winning of a prize is not the overriding factor. They enter because the have a pride in their garden and a pride in a wish to support the Castlebridge Show. We greatl appreciate this support and we know that support will always be there.A lot of debate always surrounds the make-up of the various sections in a competition of this sort and aome people may be confused as to what criteria is actually used in jidging. To hopefully clear the confudion, the following are the guidelines to what a judge looks for; points are awarded out of 100 and are devided into five categories which are: layout, colour, variety, maintenance and lawn. In the Vegeterian/Fruit Section, the judge would look for variety, quality, absence of deseade, mainterance and layout. Taking the above criteria into consideration, we can see that the size of the garden, the size or quality or location of the attached house would have no bearing whatsoever on the judging.
Over the past couple of years we have opened up a few new categories such as window box- containers and hanging baskets. The window box section in particular we are very proud of because it was initiated to provide colour and a sense of brightness on the main thoroughfares through Castlebridge. This has been a brilliant success with an amazing display of colour and variety throughout the village. We are delighted to be associated with the Castlebridge Community Development Council on this and with the local FAS scheme that make and supplied a quality of window boxes throughout Castlebridge. Indeed we must thank and congratulate the C.C.D.C. and the lads on the FAS Scheme for the very impressive improvements they have carried out in the village. We would like to thank all the supporters of our Gardens Competition and sponsors, our judges, Fiannain MacNaeidhe, and we hope it will continue to be the success story it is at the present.
1994 Garden Competition Winners
Class 1. Best Garden Attached to House on Own Grounds
1st Mr & Mrs William Meredith, “Tuskar View” Coolrainey, Curracloe, Co Wexford
2nd Joseph Kehoe, Ardcavan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Pat Murphy Jnr, Ballyboggan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 2 Best Garden Attached to House in Village Housing Scheme
1st Michael & Betty Breen, Beech Grove, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
2nd Sarah Lacey, 1 St Ibars Villas, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Mollie & Sean Murphy, 9 St Ibars Villas, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 3 Best Fruit and / or Vegetable Garden
1st Tony Furlong, Ballyboggan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
2nd Pat Murphy Jnr, Ballyboggan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd William Neville, Ballytramon, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 4 Best New Entry
1st Mrs Anne Usher “Robin Hill”, Curracloe, Co Wexford
2nd Eugene Ryan, “Aherlow House” Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Des Kehoe, Crossabeg, Co Wexford
Class 5 Nicest Window Box Display
1st Aidan Howlin, Screen, Co Wexford
2nd Mr & Mrs Tom Gainfort, Beech Grove, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Mrs June La Roche, Johnstown, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 6 Merit Award
Mrs Jacinta Hall-O’Mahoney, Ballboggan House, for Trelliswork
Alan Roche Ballytramon, Castlebridge, for Swans, and Dog
Mrs Anne Cullen, Johnstown, Castlebridge, for Pump and Arche.
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Some Castlebridge Show Queens
Carol Roland, London
Caroline Sinnott Castlebridge
Mary Bail ( nee Devereux) Castlebridge
Marie Pearson, Maynooth
Linda Nolan Castlebridge
Sarah Flood Castlebridge
Anne Wheeler, Wexford
Susan Whitmore Castlebridge
Cilla Kinsella Castlebridge
Tracey Carr Castlebridge
Bobbie Murphy Castlebridge
Natasha Rutledge Castlebridge
Schedule Of Events
8.00 a.m. – 10.30 am Staging of Exhibits
11.00 a.m.- 2.00 p.m. Judging
2.00 p.m. Show Commences
2.30 Presentation of Main Tropies
3.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Baby Show, Glamorous Granny and Best Dressed Lady
4.00 p.m.-4.30 p.m. Presentation of prizes for Children’s Section and Other Prizes.
Stalls, Tea Tent, Bouncing Castle, Bottle Stall, etc.
Show Dance Same Night
The Porter House, Castlebridge
Supper Dance- Admission £3 – 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Music by Horizon
Demonstration by the Screen Mummers
SELECTION OF SHOW QUEEN 1995
Cover
CASTLEBRIDGE READING ROOMS (illustrated by Michael Devereux)
The sketch on the cover of this year’s programme is that of a very renowned and historic landmark in Castlebridge village, The Reading Rooms.
A lot of people wonder were the name Reading Rooms came from. Well, to explain it briefly, during the 19th Century a lot of the population of Ireland were deprived of information and news of the general happenings of Ireland and the world. It was better for the ruling classes that the rest of the populace knew little as possible. This was one of the reasons tat the Repeal Movements started. It was to educate and inform the ordinary person of the values of our culture, language and our national identity. Repeal, meaning the repeat of the Act of Union which was enacted at the beginning of the 19th Century. So it became/ that part of this great movement was the Repeal Reading Rooms. Castlebridge Reading Rooms was founded in 1895 and the centenary is this year. The first meeting of the Reading Rooms is believed to have been held in Hell Lane, next to Florrie Ryan’s. It was later held in the Little Reading Room which is next to Shortle’s Pub. It was moved to its present site in later years and has continued there to the present day. To find out more about this very historic club it would be advisable to purchase the Centenary Book about the Reading Rooms which is being published later this year.
Castlebridge Show
This 55th Annual Castlebridge Show continues one of the oldest traditions in our Parish. This most popular event, which is going from strength to strength, is able to create much enthusiasm, co-operation, friendly, rivalry, camaraderie, sometimes a little bad feeling, but always a lot of good hearty laughter. In short, it brings out the best and sometimes the worst in people. The Show comprised exhibitions of agricultural and horticultural produce, fruit, flowers, photography, home produce, baking, crafts, children’s classes, and a most successful dog show and baby show. We also have a car boot sale and for the past few years prizes have been given for the best dressed lady and the most glamorous granny of the show. Competitors and visitors flock to the show from all over the country and it is the largest remaining horticultural show of its king in County Wexford.
It has been said that the secret of the strength of the Castlebridge Show, which has stood the test of time while other shows collapsed, is the unflinching support of the people of Castlebridge Parish and its surrounding areas. Year after year people of the area participate not only to win, but to keep good exhibitions going. The spirit of competition is alive and well, so much so that the standard of entries increase every year, making the work of our diligent judges increasingly difficult.
The first Castlebridge Show was held on the first Thursday of September in 1940 – more than half the inhabitants of Castlebridge today hadn’t even been born then! At the same time, local gardeners such as Patsy Devereux, Mosey Murphy and John Walsh were disappointed to see Screen Horticultural Show coming to an end, and set about trying to arrange a Castlebridge Show. The first Castlebridge Show Committee was set up including Patsy Devereux (Oldtown) Chairman; John Walsh (Ballywish) Treasurer; Mrs Nunn, President Mrs Bradish (Stratfield) and Mrs Bell (Rosslare) Vice-Presidents; Mrs. Dolan, Castlebridge (Garda’s wife) Secretary; Mrs. O’Brien ( The Slob); Mrs Patsy Roche, Castlebridge and Mill Lizzie (Shang) Murphy.
A door-to-door campaign followed infoming people of the proposed show. That first show was held in the Old Schoolhouse, where Castlebridge Hall now stands, and comprised 17 classes. It attracted 100 entries, nostly vegetables, flowers, brown bread, eggs and homemade butter. There are now about 140 classes in our Annual Show attracting a huge entry every year. The first judges were Mr. Bill Sweeney, Hortic. Advisor with the committee of Agriculture, and Miss Golden, a Home Economics teacher from Wexford. Winners included Jimmy Leary, Ballybggan; Mike Doyle, Kilmisten; Johnnie Redmond, Kilmisten, John Walsh, Ballywish; Mrs O’Brien of the Slob; Miss Walker, tykillen. First prize was an old half-crown (12 1/2p today), 2nd prize was 1/6,3rd 1/- and entry fee was 6d. There was no great profit that year but enthusiasm was high and the committee were determined to hold another show in 1941.
The Show continued through the 40’s with P.D.Breen of Castlebridge taking over the reins as Chairman in the mid 40’s. By 1950 the entry fee was 2/6d and the Show was held in Shortle’s Yard, now Keating Insulation. In that year a Show jumping Competition was held in Jack Fulleton’s field in Ballyboggan and Mrs. Nunn sponsored the Challenge Cup.
However, the Show jumping was a financial failure and has never been held since. Tat year the Show faced bankruptcy with a loss of £4. All committee members dug deep and made contributions to the cause.
In 1951 Kathleen O’Connor took over as secretary and remained in office until the current secretary, Breda Conroy, took over in 1978. From 1951 for many years Nun’s garden was opened to the public on Show days.
In the late 40’s to the early 50’s a great attraction at the Sow was the Poultry section. Cages were loaned by the Committee of Agriculture for all day. At one of these shows, Captain Gundten of Artramon Cottage had a very fine cockerel which he entered in a very elaborate cage, having gone to the trouble of painting its nails and applying red lipstick on its comb. He also shampooed the cockerel’s feathers. Other competitors felt that they were well out-classed by this fine specimen. However, Miss Golden, the judge, was of another opinion and awarded first prize to a cockerel of the late Mrs. Flanagan, which had been hurriedly entered with mud on its feet and food on its beak. Second prize was awarded to a cockerel which many unenlightened spectators thought was lousy. The poultry section was discontinued during the Fowl Pest Disease in the 1950’s and was never re-introduced. In 1952, Kitty Doyle of Bergin suggested running a social on Show Night to round-off a find day’s entertainment so the Show Dance was born. On the first occasion, Kitty Larkin’s band was booked to play, but at the last minute the committee was informed that the band had ‘split-up’ into two bands, and that both wanted to play for the social! However, Mr. Doyle’s band was engaged and Sean Carr acted M.C.
John Walsh, Treasued, died in 1954 and was replaced by Willie Neville who remained in office until 1993 when his Joint-Treasurer, Peg Kearney, was joined by Marie Kehoe of Ardcolm. William Conroy was Chairman for several decades until he stepped down and was replaced by Michael Redmond of Castlebridge .
The Dog Show was introduced in 1957, and did a Canary and Budgie Class. The Dog Show remains to this day, growing fro strength to strength with record entries last year of over 120.
In the 1960’s the Show expanded and moved to Nunn’s Stores in the Street, and later moved to its present location at Castlebridge Parish Hall and yard.
The Show Queen selection on the night of the Show Dance is a great attraction to the younger ladies of the area.
For several years an annual re-union dinner/dance was held at various locations.
The Baby Show was introduced in 1982 on the suggestion of the late Tom Brennan, a great veteran of the Show. This section continues to this day. In 1983 the very popular photographic section was introduced through the influence of keen amateur photographer, Shay (Shang) Murphy.
The Committee of Castlebridge Show would like to thank all of its supporters and the judges, and all who help in the success of the Castlebridge Show. Without the support of these people, and of course, the patronage of those who travel from far and near.Castlebridge Show would not have lasted 55 years.
The Mass Rock
During the days of the penal Laws in Ireland, the native population were ordered to remove themselves from the lands assigned to British Planters and the Protestant Clergy were given charge of all churches, church lands and cemeteries. Deprived of their place of worship, nothing remained for the priest and his flock but to assemble at suitable places for worship in the open air.
Bishops at that time realised that Mass would have to be tolerated in a field or some other open space. This practice did not really appeal to the Bishops as they felt that the proper reverence would not be given to the Mass.
At a synod held on the 19th February, 1914 they decreed with regard to field altars that “care must be taken to ensure that the altar is safe from wind and rain and from any dirt that might fall on it, moreover, it must be secure, firm and large enough, not tilting, unsteady or too narrow”.
As we now know, the Church unwillingly permitted the celebration of Mass at Field Altars and for most of the 17th, and nearly all of the 18th Century, the Mass Rock replaced the local church and became a permanent feature in every parish in Ireland.
A TRIBUTE TO COUNCILLOR MICHAEL SINNOTT R.I.P.
It is with deep regret that we announce in our programme this year the accidental death of Councillor Michael Sinnott of Garrywilliam, Crossabeg. Michael opened our Show in 1993 and was very warmly welcomed by all of the committee and distinguished guests. Not alone did Michael serve his country, and in particular his county, well but he also served the Parish of Castlebridge and his native Crossabeg with outstanding work. It would be too numerous to mention all the works he did in the area both in his official capacity and privately. He was a friend to all who needed him and carried out countless deeds without anyone knowing a thing about them. He was a man of the highest integrity and carried out all of his dealings with the public in a most diligent manner.
Michael was a farmer, at which work he so tragically died. He was a politician and was very popular with both his own and the opposition parties. In particular the Show Committee will miss him a lot as he was a great help in every way to us on Show Day.
Michael was undoubtedly a great family man and it must be said that it is in this capacity that his loss will be felt most; he was a great husband to Philomena and father to his son and daughters. In conclusion, we would like to convey our deepest sympathy to all his family.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND RULES
1 Exhibits must be made or grown by the exhibitor.
2 The committee will not be responsible for any loss, accident of damage to any exhibit while at the show or in transit to or there from.
3 All entries accepted at the owner’s risk: no claim for compensation arising out
of the Show will be entertained by the committee; neither will they be liable for any accident to exhibitor,
his or her servant or any spectator present.
4 Cups and Trophies will be presented in Exhibition Hall at 2.30pm summertime. Cheques for monitory prizes will be sent out by post.
5 The judges decision will be final.
6 No exhibits will be removed before 4.30 pm whether sold or given away.
7 The committee reserve the right to abandon or postpone the Show, or refuse entry.
8 1st & 2nd prizes given; in class of only 2 entries, 1st prize awarded. 2nd will be given at the judges discretion. Single entry judged on merit.
9 3 points for 1st prize; 2 points for 2nd prize. In collections of vebetables, 5 points for 1st prize, 3 for 2nd prize.
10 All exhibits must be in by 10.30 a.m. on Show Day. Entries may also be left in Exhibition Hall on previous night.
11 Objections to any exhibit must be in writing and must be lodged with the committee on Show Day stating objectors name.
12 Cups in all classes must be won three years in succession or four years in all. Cups to be returned to Committee one month before Show date. Perpetual Cups cannot be won out.
PLEASE NOTE NO LATE ENTRIES TAKEN.
LIST OF SPONSORS FOR 55TH ANNUAL SHOW 13TH AUGUST 1995
Lowney’s of Wexford, The Curracloe Road House, Ibar Cloake Electrician, Your Style Ladies & Gents Hairdressing Alison Scallan, Grannell Motors Ltd, Old Mill Insulation Products Ltd, Lorcan Harte, Electrical Wholesale Tom Byrne Bunclody, P,J, Shiggins Garage Balltramont, Wexford Trade Electric Ltd Wexford, Kean’s Bargain Store Castlebridge, Wexford Block, Jimmy Walsh Farm Refrigeration Services, Curracloe Tavern, Co Wexford Fireplaces Ltd, Bolands Car Sales Wexford, Wexford Driving School John Bail, Wexford, Top Tyres, Nolan’s Headstones Wexford, Crosstown Service Station Ltd, Niro Marquees
CASTLEBRIDGE SHOW GARDEN COMPETITION
When deciding to run a garden competition in conjunction with the Castlebridge Show it was envisaged that it would run for perhaps three or four years and would then lose momentum. It is remarkable to report that quite the opposite has actually happened with interest at its highest level ever, competition keener than ever and entries on the increase every year. Finnain MacNaeidhe of Johnstown Castle, who judges the various categories in our competition, has repeatedly stated how impressed he always is at the high standard and quality of entries.
As stated before, competition is very keen, but for a lot of people who enter the competition the winning of a prize is not the overriding factor. They enter because the have a pride in their garden and a pride in a wish to support the Castlebridge Show. We greatl appreciate this support and we know that support will always be there.A lot of debate always surrounds the make-up of the various sections in a competition of this sort and aome people may be confused as to what criteria is actually used in jidging. To hopefully clear the confudion, the following are the guidelines to what a judge looks for; points are awarded out of 100 and are devided into five categories which are: layout, colour, variety, maintenance and lawn. In the Vegeterian/Fruit Section, the judge would look for variety, quality, absence of deseade, mainterance and layout. Taking the above criteria into consideration, we can see that the size of the garden, the size or quality or location of the attached house would have no bearing whatsoever on the judging.
Over the past couple of years we have opened up a few new categories such as window box- containers and hanging baskets. The window box section in particular we are very proud of because it was initiated to provide colour and a sense of brightness on the main thoroughfares through Castlebridge. This has been a brilliant success with an amazing display of colour and variety throughout the village. We are delighted to be associated with the Castlebridge Community Development Council on this and with the local FAS scheme that make and supplied a quality of window boxes throughout Castlebridge. Indeed we must thank and congratulate the C.C.D.C. and the lads on the FAS Scheme for the very impressive improvements they have carried out in the village. We would like to thank all the supporters of our Gardens Competition and sponsors, our judges, Fiannain MacNaeidhe, and we hope it will continue to be the success story it is at the present.
1994 Garden Competition Winners
Class 1. Best Garden Attached to House on Own Grounds
1st Mr & Mrs William Meredith, “Tuskar View” Coolrainey, Curracloe, Co Wexford
2nd Joseph Kehoe, Ardcavan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Pat Murphy Jnr, Ballyboggan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 2 Best Garden Attached to House in Village Housing Scheme
1st Michael & Betty Breen, Beech Grove, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
2nd Sarah Lacey, 1 St Ibars Villas, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Mollie & Sean Murphy, 9 St Ibars Villas, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 3 Best Fruit and / or Vegetable Garden
1st Tony Furlong, Ballyboggan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
2nd Pat Murphy Jnr, Ballyboggan, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd William Neville, Ballytramon, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 4 Best New Entry
1st Mrs Anne Usher “Robin Hill”, Curracloe, Co Wexford
2nd Eugene Ryan, “Aherlow House” Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Des Kehoe, Crossabeg, Co Wexford
Class 5 Nicest Window Box Display
1st Aidan Howlin, Screen, Co Wexford
2nd Mr & Mrs Tom Gainfort, Beech Grove, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
3rd Mrs June La Roche, Johnstown, Castlebridge, Co Wexford
Class 6 Merit Award
Mrs Jacinta Hall-O’Mahoney, Ballboggan House, for Trelliswork
Alan Roche Ballytramon, Castlebridge, for Swans, and Dog
Mrs Anne Cullen, Johnstown, Castlebridge, for Pump and Arche.
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Some Castlebridge Show Queens
Carol Roland, London
Caroline Sinnott Castlebridge
Mary Bail ( nee Devereux) Castlebridge
Marie Pearson, Maynooth
Linda Nolan Castlebridge
Sarah Flood Castlebridge
Anne Wheeler, Wexford
Susan Whitmore Castlebridge
Cilla Kinsella Castlebridge
Tracey Carr Castlebridge
Bobbie Murphy Castlebridge
Natasha Rutledge Castlebridge
