Sponsored by

The National Vegetable Society

THE QUALITY ONION ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP

RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. In this competition, the produce must be the property of and grown by the exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit is to consist of the following:
   A dish of 5 onions of any variety.
3. The onions may be grown from either seed or sets.
4. The onions may be Autumn or Spring sown. The variety to be correctly named.
5. Each onion must be tied and weigh not more than 450grams.
6. The onions to be harvested and have clear unbroken skins.
7. A special qualifying class will be held at selected shows. Two exhibits may qualify for the Final, if the Judges agree that the standard is high enough.
8. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.

Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a memento on appearance at the Final 
The Competition will be judged as follows:
Condition / Quality: 25 points,  Uniformity and Shape: 25 points
Size / Weight: 10 points, Colour: 10 point
Overall presentation / attractiveness: 10 points
Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition.
Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A. Rules.
 

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

No entries permitted on day of event.

Final: Virginia Show Wed, 20th Aug, 2025

Prizes:   1^st - €200.00 , 2^nd - €125.00 , 3^rd - €75.00 , 4^th - €50.00 , 5^th - €25.00 , 6^th - €25.00