Full Line Up of Classes
Horse Classes
Judging commences at 10am sharp.
NB 5% prize money will be deducted from all prize money in accordance with ISA rules.
Ring 1:
Entry fee €30. Prize Fund: 1st €100 2nd €60 3rd €40.
Except class 1. Prize Fund: 1st €200 2nd €100 3rd €50.
1. Yearling Colt/Gelding/Filly – Ardnataggle Perpetual Cup.
2. 2 Year Old Filly
3. 2 Year Old Gelding.
4. 2 Year Old Gelding Qualifer for The All Ireland Final @ Tinahely Monday 4th August
2025- Entry Fee €15.
5. Champion 2 Year Old- Guinivan Perpetual Cup. Prize Fund: Champion €200 Reserve
€100.
6. 3 Year Old Filly.
7. 3 Year Old Gelding
8. Champion 3 Year Old- Tom Casey Perpetual Cup. Prize Fund: Champion €200
Reserve €100.
9. Champion of Champions.
Champion and Reserve from Class 1, Class 5 and Class 8.- Pat Lyons Perpetual Me-
morial Cup
Prize Fund- Champion €600 Reserve €300
10. Colt Foal
11. Colt Foal Qualifier for The All-Ireland Championship Scarriff- Entry Fee is €15.
12. Filly Foal.
13. I.D Foal Qualifer Bantry Show- Munster Championship. Entry Fee €15.
14. Champion Foal of the Show- Mike Skehan Perpetual Cup. Prize Fund: Champion
€100 Reserve €50
(1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 11,12 & 13)
15. South East Clare Broodmare Championship. Prize Fund €4,000– Philip Heenan Per-
petual Cup.
Entry €50
Nominations to some of the top Sires in the country will be raffled on the day.
1
st Prize €2,000 and a Nomination to Another Pleasure (value €1,000).
2
nd Prize €1,000.
3rd Prize €500.
4th Prize €300.
5th Prize €200.
16. Yearling Filly All Ireland Championship.
(Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship Series.)
Sponsored by S.H Electrical & Mechanical LTD.
Connemara & Cob Classes
Prize Fund: 1st €60 2nd €40 3rd €20
Entry
Ring 2:
1. Mare 4 Years and over with or without foal at foot- Nomination for ‘Castleprince
Pheonix’ standing at Killaloe Sport Horses.
2. Filly Foal.
3. Colt Foal.
4. Champion Connemara Foal.
5. 1yr Filly.
6. 2 Year and 3-Year-Old Filly.
7. Connemara Championship.
8. Filly Foal- Irish Bred Pony Qualifier Any breed PONY to make 148 and under.
9. Colt Foal- Irish Bred Pony Qualifier Any breed PONY to make 148 and under.
10. Young handlers (under 16) In Hand pony.
11. Traditional Irish Cob/Coloured.
Ridden Horse, Working Hunter & Ridden Pony Classes
No 2nd prize unless 4 entries. No 3rd prize unless 6 entries.
• Local classes prize in kind.
• Body protector is compulsory in all Working Hunter Classes for riders Under 16
(5% Prize Money will be deducted from all Prize Money in accordance with ISA
Rules. Competitions as attached (schedule 2025).)
Ring 3: Ridden Horse Ring starts @10am
Entry Fee €20
1. Race Horse to Riding Horse.
2. Ridden Cob.
3. Ridden Irish Draft.
4. Ridden Connemara.
5. Light Weight Hunter.
6. Middle Weight Hunter.
7. Heavy Weight Hunter.
8. Small Hunter.
9. Ridden Coloured Horse.
10. Open Side Saddle.
Ring 4: Ridden Pony Ring starts @10:15am
Entry Fee €20
11. Ridden Connemara Under 16.
12. Intermediate Show Hunter.
13. 153cm Show Hunter.
14. 143cm Show Hunter.
15. 133cm Show Hunter.
16. Starter Stakes.
17. First Ridden.
18. Ridden Show Pony.
19. Lead Rein Pony.
Classes 20 to 22 won’t start before 2pm in the 1st available ring.
Entry Fee €10
20. Lead Rein Family Pony (Prizes in Kind).
21. Ridden Family Pony (Prizes in kind).
22. Fancy Dress Class (Prizes in kind).
Ring 5: Working Hunter Ring starts @ 9:45am
Entry Fee €20
23. Lead Rein Working Hunter.
24. Cradle Stakes.
25. Starter Stakes.
26. Working Hunter 133cm.
27. Working Hunter 143cm.
28. Working Hunter 153cm.
29. Connemara Working Hunter.
30. Intermediate Working Hunter.
31. Horse Working Hunter.
Anybody under the age of 16 must wear a back protector.
For any queries in relation to fence heights and child ages please refer to the Irish Pony
Society website.
Championships 1st & 2nd prize winners eligible
• Horse Championship.
• Working Hunter Championship.
• Intermediate Championship.
• Show Hunter Championship.
• Ridden Pony Championship.
• Starter Stakes Championship.
• Mini Championship.
• Supreme Championship.
Driving Classes for Traditional Vehicles
Judging commences at 4pm.
Competitors will be judged at the halt and points.
Awarded for cleanliness and correct harassing.
Drivers and passengers must be dressed in a neat and fashionable manner.
Entry fee €20
Prize Fund: 1st 60 2nd €40
Classes:
1. Open Driving Class for 2 & 4 Wheel Traditional Carriages.
This class will be combined for viewing but judged separately- awarding prizes for
1
st and 2nd in each category.
2. Best Turned-Out Carriage & Driver combination- William Slattery Perpetual
Cup.
Horse and Pony Lunge
Entry Fee for Horses is €30.
Entry Fee for Ponies is €15.
Prize Fund for Horses is 1st €500 2nd €300 3rd €200
Prize Fund for Ponies is 1st €200 2nd €100 3rd €50
Classes:
1. 3-Year-Old Horse loose/rope lunge.
2. 3/4 Year Old Pony loose/rope lunge.
Cattle Section
All Cattle Showing starts at 12 noon.
Prize money is all classes: 1st €120 2nd €60 3rd €40 (unless otherwise stated).
Entry Fee €15 (unless otherwise stated).
Charolais:
1. Best pedigree Charolais bull calf born on/ after 1st September 2024.
2. Best pedigree Charolais heifer calf born on/after 1st September 2024.
3. Best pedigree Charolais bull calf born on/after 1st January 2025.
4. Best pedigree Charolais heifer calf born on/ after 1st January 2025.
5. Best pedigree Charolais female born on our before 31st August 2024.
Champion Charolais & Reserve Champion Charolais
Clare Limousin Club Calf Finals:
Please note classes 6- 13 are confined to members of the Clare Limousin Club
Prize money for classes 6-13: 1st €125 2nd €75 3rd €50
6. Best Pedigree Limousin bull calf born between 1st August 2024 and 31st October 2024
7. Best Pedigree Limousin heifer calf born between 1st August 2024 and 31st October 2024
8. Best Pedigree Limousin bull calf born between 1st November 2024 and 31st December
2024
9. Best Pedigree Limousin heifer calf born between 1st November 2024 and 31st December
2024
10. Best Pedigree Limousin bull calf born between 1st January 2025 and 31st March 2025
11. Best Pedigree Limousin heifer calf born between 1st January 2025 and 31st March 2025
12. Best Pedigree Limousin bull calf born on/after 1st April 2025
13. Best Pedigree Limousin heifer calf born on/after 1st April 2025
Champion Clare Calf: Rosette & Sash Reserve: Rosette
Limousin:
14. Best pedigree Limousin bull calf born on/ after 1st September 2024.
15. Best pedigree Limousin heifer calf born on/after 1st September 2024.
16. Best pedigree Limousin bull calf born on/after 1st January 2025.
17. Best pedigree Limousin heifer calf born on/ after 1st January 2025.
18. Best pedigree Limousin female born on our before 31st August 2024.
Champion Limousin & Reserve Champion Limousin.
Hereford:
19. Best pedigree Hereford bull calf born on/ after 1st September 2024.
20. Best pedigree Hereford heifer calf born on/after 1st September 2024.
21. Best pedigree Hereford bull calf born on/after 1st January 2025.
22. Best pedigree Hereford heifer calf born on/ after 1st January 2025.
23. Best pedigree Hereford female born on our before 31st August 2024.
Champion Hereford & Reserve Champion Hereford.
Angus:
24. Best pedigree Angus bull calf born on/ after 1st September 2024.
25. Best pedigree Angus heifer calf born on/after 1st September 2024.
26. Best pedigree Angus bull calf born on/after 1st January 2025.
27. Best pedigree Angus heifer calf born on/ after 1st January 2025.
28. Best pedigree Angus female born on our before 31st August 2024.
Champion Angus & Reserve Champion Angus.
Commercial Cattle Classes:
29. Best male calf under 400kg.
30. Best heifer calf under 360kg
31. Best heifer/ bullock with 2 or more permanent teeth.
32. The ‘Lucky Day Competitions’ best heifer/ bullock with no permanent teeth.
Entry Fee €20
1
st €500 2nd €300 3rd €200
Champion Commercial & Reserve Champion Commercial
33. THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & CLONMANY SHOW PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND PEDIGREE SUCKLER TYPE HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by: Inish Farm Supplies, Millbrae, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal
PRIZE FUND: €2500
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The competition is open to All Breeds of Pedigree Suckler Type Heifers.
2. Pedigree cert. for all entrants to be presented to Show Secretary on Show Day.
3. Heifers potential mothering ability will be assessed.
4. Up to 2 heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
5. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to 2 heifers for the final.
6. All heifers must be halter trained and led by a competent adult.
7. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at Clonmany
Show.
The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with I.S.A General Rules together with
Clonmany
Show Rules.
Entry Fee Qualifying Show €10 to Final €15.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Location:
Clonmany
Date:
Tue, 5th Aug, 2025
Prizes: 1st €700 and Sash , 2nd €450, 3rd €300.00, 4th €200, 5th €150, 6th to 12th €100
QUALIFYING SHOW
Athlone
Bandon
Bridgetown
Carbery
County Clare
Cork
Corrandulla
Crossmolina
Dundalk
Enniscrone
Ennistymon
Flavours of Fingal
Finn Valley
Gorey
Inishowen
Longford
Nobber
Oldcastle
34. THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & SWINFORD SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND NON-PEDIGREE SUCKLER HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by Progressive Genetics,
“Ireland’s leading A.I. provider”
PRIZE FUND: Cash & Vouchers to the Value of €2,000
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The competition is open to All Breeds of non-pedigree Heifers, suitable to produce and
rear a calf
with potential for current commercial beef markets.
2. Heifers may be in calf or maiden at final. For heifers that are in-calf, evidence must be
produced i.e.
Scanning Cert, or Insemination Cert.
3. Heifer’s potential mothering ability will be assessed.
4. Up to 2 heifers may qualify at each show if the standard is deemed sufficient.
5. Individual exhibitors may qualify up to 2 heifers for the final.
6. All heifers must be haltered trained and led by a competent adult.
7. Animals qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at the Swinford
Show.
8. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with I.S.A General Rules together with
Swinford
Show Rules.
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €10 To Final: €15
No entries permitted on day of event.
Location:
Swinford Show
Date:
Sun, 24th Aug, 2025
Prizes: 1st €600 and Sash, 2nd €350, 3rd €250 4th €200, 5th €200, 6th to 13th €50
QUALIFYING SHOWS
Ballinamore
Bandon
Bonniconlon
Bridgetown
Castleblayney
Castlegregory
Castlerea
Claremorris
Clonmany
Ennistymon
Erris
Finn Valley
Granard
Grange
Longford
Manorhamilton
Mullagh
Mullingar
Oldcastle
Ossory
Tinahely
35. The Breeder’s Choice Continental 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and organised by the Irish
Shows Association.
Rules & Conditions;
1. This competition is open to all Continental Genotype 5* Breeding Heifers, suitable to
make a Suckler Cow.
2. Full tag number must be submitted with entry to ensure that genotype rating can be
verified.
3. Heifers may be in calf or maiden. All heifers must be between 12 months and 24 months
of
age on the date of the show.
4. Each heifer can only be entered in this competition at up to five shows. If a heifer enters
more than five shows, any further prize money will be forfeited.
5. All heifers must be halter-trained and led by a competent adult.
6. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General Rules.
Entry Fee €15
Prize Money: 1st €250, 2nd €125, 3rd €75, 4th to 8th €50.00
Special Interbreed Classes
36. The South East Clare Show Pedigree Interbreed Calf Champion
Open to pedigree calves male or female, any breed,
born on or after 1st September 2024.
Entry Fee €20
1
st €500, 2nd €300, 3rd €200
37. The South East Clare Show Bonny Baby Interbreed Pedigree Calf Champion
Open to pedigree calves male or female, any breed,
born on or after 1st January 2025
Entry Fee €20
1
st €300, 2nd €200, 3rd €100
38. Interbreed pairs – Best pair of animals, pedigree or non-pedigree, owned by the same
exhibitor.
39. Young stockperson of the Show
Open to boys and girls. Exhibitor must be under 16 on show day.
Entry Fee €10
1
st €50, 2nd €30, 3rd €20
40. Interbreed Champion of the Show – open to Champion and Reserve breed champions.
Champion €500 Reserve €300
Entry Fees to be enclosed with Entry Form: €15 per class (unless otherwise
stated – see classes 32,33,34,36,37,39)
Entries close Thursday 12th July
Send entries to Rachel Moloney, Roo West, Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare
Any queries contact Rachel on 087 7557876
Horticulture & Home Produce
All Exhibits will be taken in the showgrounds on Saturday 26th July 2025
Between 6pm-8pm
Adults €5 entry
Prizes: 1st €20 2nd €12 3rd €8
Flower Section
1. Hanging Basket (not to exceed 36cm diameter).
2. Rose of the Show.
3. Potted Geranium.
4. Window Box.
5. Hydrangeas – 2 Trusses, 1 Vase.
6. Most Unusual Plant.
Home Baking
7. Best cake of Traditional Brown Soda Bread – Eileen Hannon Shield.
8. Best Cake of Traditional White Soda Bread.
9. Best Apple Tart – Kitty Courtney Perpetual Cup.
10. 4 egg Sponge Sandwich uniced, butter filled.
11. Best Boiled Fruit Cake.
12. 6 Decorated Cupcakes (not fresh cream).
13. Biscuit Cake.
14. 4 Plain or Fruit Scones.
15. 6 Queen Cakes Plain or Fruit.
16. Maderia Cake.
17. Odlums All Ireland Home Baking Championships Qualifier.
18. Best Chocolate Cake.
19. Best 1lb pot of Marmalade.
20. Best pot of Jam (any fruit).
Horticulture:
21. Best 3 Carrots.
22. Best Head of Lettuce.
23. Best Head of Cabbage.
24. Best Tray of Mixed Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs. (6 items).
25. Best 1⁄2 Dozen Potatoes.
26. Best 1⁄2 Dozen Onions.
27. Best Cucumber.
28. Best 6 Stalks of Rhubarb.
29. Best 3 Cooking Apples.
30. Best 3 Eating Apples.
31. Best selection of Vegetables.
32. Best 1⁄2 Dozen Tomatoes.
33. Best 1⁄2 Dozen Hen Eggs.
34. Best 1⁄2 Dozen Duck Eggs.
35. Best 3 Sods of Turf.
Craft & Needlework Section:
36. Best Knitted item.
37. Best Crochet item.
38. Best item of Needlework /Craft.
39. Best Birthday Card.
40. Best Woodwork item.
41. Best piece of Handmade Jewellery.
Painting:
42. Best Portrait.
43. Best Landscape.
44. Best Still Life.
Amateur Painting:
45. Qualifier for the All-Ireland Final in Virginia.
Photography:
46. Best Photo of Animal/Pet.
47. Best Photo of a Landscape.
48. Funniest picture caught on camera.
49. Amateur Photo – Qualifier for All Ireland in Tydavnet Show.
Children’s Section Age 4-7yrs: Entry €2. Prize 1st €8 2nd €5 3rd €3
50. Best 6 named wild flowers in your favourite container.
51. 5 Pansies on a plate- Callie Connolly Perpetual Cup.
52. 3 Decorated Queen cakes
53. Best 3 Decorated Rice Krispie Buns
54. Decorated Loo Roll
55. Paper Plate Craft
56. Best Drawing of a Farm Animal
57. Best Decorated Hard-Boiled Egg
58. Best Lego Construction 30cm x 30cm
59. Farm Safety Poster competition age Under 7yrs
Children’s Section 8 – 12 yrs: Entry €3. Prize 1st €10 2nd €6 3rd €4
60. 6 decorated Queen Cakes
61. 6 Decorated Rice Krispie Buns
62. Decorated Hard Boiled Egg displayed in an Egg Cup.
63. Best Greeting Card – size A5
64. Photograph any theme
65. Painting or Drawing of a farm animal
66. Lego Construction 30cm x 30cm
67. Farm Safety Poster competition age 8-12yrs
Child with Additional Needs:
68. Best Drawing -any theme
Junior Section 13 – 16yrs: Entry €3. Prize 1st €15 2nd €10 3rd €5
69. Farm Safety Poster.
70. Best Animal Photograph.
71. Best Action Photograph.
72. Junior Additional Needs.
Adult Additional Needs:
73. Best Picture any theme.
74. Best Birthday Card.
Dog Show
Jumping commences at 1pm Sharp.
Entries taken on the day of the Show at 12 noon.
Prizes in Kind.
Entry Fee €5 or €12 for 3 entries.
1. Best Terrier.
2. Best Collie.
3. Best Small Dog.
4. Best Large Dog.
5. Qualifier for All-Ireland Irish Native Breed Dog Championship- Ballinasloe
Entry fee €3.
See ISA Show rules.
6. Child and Dog handled by a child under 12.
7. Best 6 Legs- Dog and Leader
8. Any Variety of Working Dog- Not Classed.
9. Dog Judge would like to take home.
10. Best Groomed dog.
11. Munster Dog Championship Qualifier opened to all breeds- See ISA rule
book. Entry €3.
Section A: Small Dog any breed.
Section B: Large Dog any breed.
12. Best Fancy Dressed Dog at the show.
13. Best Puppy under 12 months of age.
14. Golden Oldie best dog 8+ years and older.
Showjumping
Jumping commences at 10am Sharp.
Entry for ponies €20.
Entry for horses €25.
Arena 1:
1. 128 90cm Jump Off.
2. 138 Meter Jump Off.
3. 148 1.10cm Jump Off.
4. Horse 90cm.
5. Horse Meter Munster Development League.
6. Horse 1.10cm Munster Development League.
7. Horse 1.20cm Munster Development League.
Arena 2:
1. 128 70cm .
2. 128 80cm Mullingar Eq Young Pony Qualifier.
3. 138 90cm Mullingar Eq Young Pony Qualifier.
4. 148 90cm.
5. 148 Meter Mullingar Eq Young Pony Qualifier.
1pm start: Sportsman 50-60cm- Horse + Ponies.
Entries on the day for this class at the side of judge’s box, arena 2. Rosettes and prizes
for all competitors.