Section 8 – HOME INDUSTRIES

HALL AND MARQUEES EXHIBITS PLEASE BE IN PLACE FOR BY 8.30PM FOR JUDGING AT 9PM ON FRIDAY 30TH JULY

(Exhibits may not be removed before 5 p.m.)

CLASS 305 - ICA Competition

Virginia Agricultural Show Society Presents ICA Guild “Skills of the Year” Competition
Kindly Sponsored by Mc EVOY’S ‘EUROSPAR’, Virginia

Theme: “Celebrating 100 years of ICA”

This year we invite you to Present a “The ICA has been a huge asset to Irish Women over the past 100 years and has great potential for the future”

1. Research – With reference to the above statement, research the history of the ICA in Ireland with particular reference to your own guild. As part of your research, present a visual displa. This display can be used as the backdrop. Max 4’ x 2’ 20

2 Design an Mail Drop flyer advertising the ICA and encouraging new members to join. This can be handwritten, typed, painted or any medium of your choice.

3. Art –Design and make a card to mark the centenary celebrations.

4 Craft – Design and make one keepsake (craft based) to mark the ICA’s 100th Anniversary. This keepsake should be suitable for mass production with a view to it been sold for a charitable cause

5 Display – Each Team will have an area 4ft x 2ft to co-ordinate their display.

No additional accessories to be used only those items made for competition,
All entry forms to be signed by Guild Secretary as being the work of the guild.
The judge’s decision is Final.

Prizes: 1st €200; 2nd, €100; 3rd, €70; 4th, €50; 5th, €40; 6th, €40.

Awards will be presented for the winning item in each individual section, independent of overall result.

Closing Date June 21st

Competition to be held at Virginia Show on Saturday 31st July 2010

BREAD AND CAKES

CLASS 306 - Qualifier

THE IRISH ASSOCIATION & TULLAMOR SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT

The Odlums All Ireland Home Cooking Championship

Sponsored by: Odlums

Rules and Conditions:

1. Each competitor will bake 4 items using Odlums Products
(a) High Fibre Bread (baked in 900g/2lb Loaf Tin)
(b) Battenberg Cake
(c) 6 Savoury Muffins (using your own creativity)
(d) Jam Filled Swiss Roll
2. The items should be displayed on a base, not more than24”x24” accompanied with an empty bag of the Odlums product used in the recipe.
3. Points will be awarded for taste, texture and presentation which should be simple.
4. The completion is confined to amateurs both male and female with one entry only per exhibitor at the final.
5. The items must be fresh and baked by the exhibitor.
6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show. The winner from each of these shows will go forward to the final to be held at Tullamore Show on Sunday 8th August 2010.
7. All items will be cut and/or sampled at the Final.
8. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a hamper containing Odlums products, on appearance at the final.
9. The judge’s decision at all stages of competition is Final.
10. Exhibits displayed at owners risk
11. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Please note: At the final, exhibits must be in place by 10.30am and may not be removed before 5.30pm. Marquee opens from 8.30am.

Prizes: 1st €300 + Prize, 2nd€200+Prize, 3rd €100+ Prize 4th €75 5th €60 6th €60 7th €60, 8th €60

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

A special prize will be presented to the exhibitor who obtains the highest number of points in classes 307-332. Points to count: 1st Prize, 5 points; 2nd Prize, 3 points; 3rd Prize, 1 point. No points in any class for which entries are received from less than 3 separate competitors. All exhibits to be produced by the Exhibitor.

Entry fee, €2 in Classes307-285

Prizes: 1st, €15; 2nd, €10; 3rd, €5

CLASS 307-Home-made Novelty Cake.
CLASS 308-Home-made Potato Bread, 4 pieces.
CLASS 309-Home-made Wheaten Cake.
CLASS 310-Home-made Oatmeal Bread
CLASS311-Home-made Sponge Cake, One layer only.
CLASS312-Home-made Currant Cake, (Soda).
CLASS 313-Home-made Soda Cake.
CLASS 314-Home-made Boiled Fruit Cake.
CLASS 315-Home-made Fruit Cake.
CLASS 316-Home-made Swiss Roll.
CLASS 317-Home-made Seed Cake.
CLASS 318-Home-made Madeira Cake.
CLASS 319-Home-made Boxty Cake.
CLASS 320-Six Afternoon Tea Scones.
CLASS 321-Apple Tart.
CLASS 322-Home-made Sponge Sandwich Cake.
CLASS 323-Home-made Cherry Cake.
CLASS 324-Home-made Chocolate Sandwich Cake undecorated.
CLASS 325-Harvest Fruit Loaf.
CLASS 326-Home-made Shortbread (Six).
CLASS 327-Carrot Cake.
CLASS 328-Muffins.
CLASS 329- Home-made coffee sandwich cake, undecorated
CLASS 330–Pancakes, plain.
CLASS 331- 9”-Porter cake.
CLASS 332–Home-made marble cake.

JAM (HOME MADE)

(Exhibits may not be removed before 5 p.m.)

A special prize will be presented to the exhibitor who obtains the highest number of points in Classes 333-350. No points in any class for which entries are received from fewer than 3 separate competitors.

Points to count: 1st Prize, 5 points; 2nd Prize, 3 points; 3rd Prize, 1 point.

Entry fee, €2 in Classes. 333-350

Prizes: 1st, €15; 2nd, €10; 3rd, €5

Pots of Jam to be covered with covers only

CLASS 333-Pot of Jelly, other than Crab or Apple.
CLASS 334-Pot of Jam, not classified.
CLASS 335-Pot of Gooseberry Jam.
CLASS 336-Pot of Blackcurrant Jam.
CLASS 337-Pot of Strawberry Jam.
CLASS 338-Pot of Rhubard Jam or Rhubard and Ginger Jam.
CLASS 339-Pot of Raspberry Jam.
CLASS 340-Pot of Marmalade.
CLASS 341-Pot of Plum Jam.
CLASS 342- Pot of Mincemeat, 1lb.
CLASS 343-Pot of Chutney, any kind.
CLASS 344-Pot of Bottled Fruit/Vegetables/ Spices/Herbs
CLASS 345- Run Honey 1lb Jar
CLASS 346- One Section of Honey, must be the produce of exhibitors own Apiary. Section must be cleaned but not ornamental

WINE

CLASS 347-Bottle of Home-made White Wine, Sweet.
CLASS 348-Bottle of Home-made White Wine, Dry.
CLASS 349-Bottle of Homemade Red Wine, Sweet.
CLASS 350-Bottle of Homemade Red Wine, Dry.

NEEDLEWORK

EXHIBITS PLEASE BE IN PLACE FOR BY 8.30PM FOR JUDGING AT 9PM ON FRIDAY 30TH JULY

(Exhibits may not be removed before 5 p.m.)

The Show Committee presents a special prize to the Exhibitor who obtains the greatest number of points in classes 351-373 inclusive. No points for any class in which exhibits received from fewer than 3 separate competitors.

Points to count: 1st Prize, 5 points; 2nd Prize, 3 points; 3rd Prize, 1 point.

Entry fee, €2 in Classes.351-373

Prizes: 1st, €15; 2nd, €10; 3rd, €5

CLASS 351-Knitted Article, made from Yarn.
CLASS 352-Ladies or Gents’ Hand-Knitted Aran Jacket or Jumper.
CLASS 353-Ladies’or Gents Hand-Knitted Pullover Cardigan or Jumper.
CLASS 354- Any Article Hand –Knitted in Chenille Wool.
CLASS 355- Hand-knitted Jumper in Fine Yarn
CLASS 356-Ladies or Gent’s Pullover, Cardigan, Jumper, (Machine Knitted).
CLASS 357-Machine or Hand-knitted, beret, gloves, or socks.
CLASS 358-Child’s Matinee Coat.
CLASS 359-Best Apron.
CLASS 360-Most attractive cushion cover.
CLASS 361-Piece of Embroidery any size worked in coloured cotton.
CLASS 362-Article worked in Cross-Stitch.
CLASS 363-Article made from Old Material.
CLASS 364-Soft Toy, in knitting or crochet
CLASS 365-Best-Dressed Doll
CLASS 366-Hand-made Cushion (any material).
CLASS 367-Piece of Crochet Worked in Yarn.
CLASS 368-Piece of Crochet Lace Worked in Thread (Cotton).
CLASS 369- Piece of Carrickmacross Lace
CLASS 370-Patchwork.
CLASS 371-Hand-woven or Hand-made Rug in Yarn.
CLASS 372-Tapestry Picture.
CLASS 373-Tea Cosy.

CRAFTWORK

EXHIBITS PLEASE BE IN PLACE FOR BY 8.30PM FOR JUDGING AT 9PM ON FRIDAY 30TH JULY

The Show Committee presents a special prize to the Exhibitor who obtains the greatest number of points in classes 374 to 382 inclusive. No points for any class in which exhibits received from fewer than 3 separate competitors.
Points to count: 1st Prize, 5 points; 2nd Prize, 3 points; 3rd Prize, 1 point.

(Exhibits may not be removed before 5 p.m.)

Entry fee, €2 in Classes. 374-382

Prizes: 1st, €15; 2nd, €10; 3rd, €5

CLASS 374-Home-made Screen.
CLASS 375-Home-made Article (Wooden), maximums size 2ft by 2ft.
CLASS 376-Hand-made Decoupage Picture
CLASS 377-Leather Work (Small Item).
CLASS 378-Fancy Household Article.
CLASS 379-Something new from something old.
CLASS 380-Tweed Picture.
CLASS 381-Item of Glass-Etching including Mirrors
CLASS 382-Hand-made Card for a Special occasion.