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The All Ireland Traditional Handmade Craft Final

Sponsored by: White Hotel Group, Head Office, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

Rules and Conditions

1. All items must be the sole work of the exhibitor.
2. 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" x 12" - Max Size 18" x 182 excluding the frame and mount), Cushion (Min Size 16" x 16" - Max Size 18" x 18") 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.

        3. All the above to be made in the current year.

        4. The items to be displayed as one exhibit 

        5. Any item the judge feels is produced by any other method other than hand shell be disqualified

        6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.

        7. One enry 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 foward to the final to be held at              the Ballyshannon Agricultural Show, on Sunday 17th August.

        8. Each of the sucessful qualifiers will recieve a rosette on appearance at the final.

        9. Judges decision will be final at all stages of the competition.

       10. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk

       11. The fregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General rules, together with Ballyshannon Show Rules.

       12. Exhibits must be in place for judging by 10.30am on Sunday 17th August 2025.

       13. Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm.

Entry Fee: To qualifying Show €3      To Final €6

Prizes at final: 1st €300 & Perpetual Trophy; 2nd €200; 3rd €100;

4th €60; 5th €50; 6th €40

FINAL: BALLYSHANNON SHOW - Sunday 17th August 2025