HO32Q: The Bord Bia 7 a Day Best in Season Kitchen/Garden All Ireland Qualifier - Tullamore
Judges: Carmel Towey, Co Cork
Sean Eagan, Co Kerry
Margaret Prendergast, Co Mayo
- ENTER VIA www.corksummershow.com
PLEASE CLICK ON THE INFORMATION SIGN NEXT TO EACH ENTRY FOR FURTHER DETAILS. - PLEASE ADD YOUR BANK DETAILS TO FACILITATE PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY.
- PRIZE CARDS & MONEY (1st €25, 2nd €15, 3rd €10) WILL BE AWARDED IN HORTICULTURE FLOWER CLASSES. All Prize money is paid by EFT
- ALL HORTICULTURE ENTRIES MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR.
- STEMS TO BE DISPLAYED IN CONTAINERS CONTAINING WATER.
PLEASE NOTE: CONTAINERS NOT SUPPLIED.
Staging Friday 19th June 2026 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Judging Saturday 20th June 2026 8.00am – 10.00am
Viewing Saturday 21st June 2026 from 11.00am
Dismantling Sunday 21st June 2026 5.00pm – 6.00pm
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. This competition is to encourage growers to exhibit fruit and vegetables from their own kitchen garden or allotment and promote the benefits of eating locally produce.
2. Each exhibit must consist of a display of fresh in-season, fruit and vegetables excluding potatoes.
3. The display must contain between 7 to 10 kinds of fruit and vegetables. The display must contain a minimum of 2 kinds of fruit. Tomatoes are classified as a
vegetable for this competition. Foliage and root growth may be trimmed for display purposes, and herbs may be included as garnish.
4. The vegetables and fruit must be displayed within an area not larger than 610mm x 610mm (24”x24”) However, foliage and roots may extend beyond that boundary
but not rest on the show bench.
5. Exhibitors may use their own staging board or container at qualifying shows.
6. At the final, all qualifying exhibitors will be supplied with a uniform 610mm x
610mm (24”x24”) container for the presentation of their fruit and vegetables. The use of additional staging, containers, plates, boards, or accessories is not
permitted.
7. At the final, qualifying exhibitors may set up their displays on Saturday evening between 6:00pm and 9:00pm, and on Sunday morning between 7:00am and
9.30am. Exhibits must not be removed before 5:00pm on Sunday.
8. Marquee opens from 7.00am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10am sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.
9. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.00 pm.
THE COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED AS FOLLOWS:
Variety (Irish in season produce): 25 points Condition and quality: 50 points
Overall presentation and attractiveness: 25 points
PRIZES; 1st €250 - 2nd €150 - 3rd €100 - 4th €75 - 5th €50 - 6th €25
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show €3. To Final €6.
FINAL: TULLAMORE & FBD NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW Sunday 9th August 2026
No entries permitted on day of event.