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220: The All-Ireland Home Preserves Championship - Qualifier

Indoor Classes ➤ Indoor Qualifier Sun 13th Jul 2025

Sponsored by Breffni Landscapes.

Rules & Conditions:

Display three pots of preserves from each section below: Pots used to be no bigger than 454mgs (1lb) all the same size 

  • Soft Fruits
  • Mixed Fruits
  • Marmalade
  • Max space allowed 22cm x 22cm
  1. Points Will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting & presentation.
  2. Lids Only to be used.
  3. No Biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit.
  4. Simple presentation only required
  5. The competition is confined to amateurs both male & female.
  6. Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
  7. The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
  8. In the event of an objection & following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
  9. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
  10. All preserves will be sampled.
  11. The judge’s decision at all stages of the competition is final.
  12. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
  13. For the final Fresh Pots of preserves must be entered.
  14. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final
  • These rules should be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.

Entry Fee to Qualifying Show - €3.00.   To Final  -  €6.00

Final at Arva Show on Sunday 27th July 2025.

Indoor Classes - Opening Notes

All entries to be submitted on www.mullingaragrishow.com

Entries will not be taken on the day

When unloading Exhibits please be mindful of others

All exhibits must be in place by 10.30am on Show morning. All exhibitors please ensure that class numbers are secured on their exhibits.

Judging commences at 11am sharp

No persons will be allowed to remain in the Indoor Section while judging is in progress, except for those officially retained

Judges Decision will be final in all classes

All Exhibits must remain in place until 4.30pm.

When taking out exhibits please give exhibit ticket to the Steward and they will give you your exhibit. 

The Committee accept no responsibility for loss or Damage of any exhibit.

Prize Allocation Rules

  • Where there are no more than two entries Classes will be amalgamanated or cancelled at the shows discretion.
  • Where entries total 3 or fewer, only 1st place prize money will be awarded.
  • Where entries total more than 4 or more 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prize money will be awarded.
  • Prizemoney will be PAID out on the day of the show.

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Indoor Area
Date:  
Sun, 13th Jul, 2025
Start Time:  
10:30 am
Prizes:   1st - Qualifier , 2nd - Qualifier
This is a Championship Class. Entry via Qualifing Classes.
Qualifying Classes