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Rules
- Exhibitors alone are responsible for their entries.
- All exhibits must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor.
- By entering into a class or classes, exhibitors are agreeing to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Carnew & District Agricultural Show in respect of all Exhibits or Competitions.
- Entries are only accepted on the understanding that there shall be no appeal beyond the Committee of the show whose decision shall be final.
- No responsibility will be taken by Show Committee or landowners for any loss or accident to the general public to exhibits or exhibitors while on the Showgrounds.
- Judge’s decision will be final. Judge’s marking schemes are not disclosed. The identity of our Judges is not disclosed before Show Day.
- The Committee reserve the right to cancel or postpone the Show without prior notice.
- The Committee reserve the right to change, cancel or merge classes.
- No exhibit in Horse or Sheep Classes is eligible to enter in more than one class except in the case of special prizes, qualifying classes.
- No exhibitor will be allowed in ring while judging is in progress, unless they are in immediate charge of exhibits.
- Qualifier Cards must be completed on Show Day.
- All Cups and Trophies are Perpetual and must be returned in good condition one month before Show.
- All Cups and Trophies won must be collected on Show Day.
- The Committee reserve the right to replace prize money with vouchers or goods to an equivalent value.
- Every animal to be supplied with sufficient halter. All foals must be led. Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
- Objections concerning show Classes or any other matter relevant to the Show Society should be made in writing with a deposit of €20 and lodged at the Secretaries Office not later than one hour after the incident has occurred.
- Entry fees are non-refundable for non-attendees.
- In the event of the show being cancelled, entry fees will be refunded. Please allow 28 days for refunds.
- N.B. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK HAVE THEIR OWN PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE.
- ALL EXHIBITORS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF THEIR ANIMALS.
Sheep Section Notes
- Purebred Champion and Reserve Champion in each Purebred Section
- Overall Brood Crossbred Champion and Reserve Champion - Classes 80 - 85.
- Overall Commercial Champion and Reserve Champion - Classes 90 - 93.
- Cup and Rosettes for the above Championships
- Michael Kinsella Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the overall Supreme Pedigree Champion.
- Please Note - All sheep entered must be identified individually with appropriate ear tags and accompanied by all completed Dispatch Documentation
- Sheep are to be penned at 10.30 am for a prompt start at 11 am.
- Due to health and safety, up to four rings may be run at the one time.
- All number's must be collected from Secretary's Tent and displayed when showing sheep.
- Sheep Dispatch Dockets to be left in at Secretary's Tent
- All cups to be presented on the day.
- The Committee of Carnew Agricultural Show may decide to replace Prize money with Vouchers/Products to the equivalent value.
- Sheep CANNOT be entered in more than one Class except 56, 67 & Young Handler class.
- ALL SHEEP in Crossbred Classes must have docked tail.
- All male lambs in Crossbred class 91 must be castrated.
- Judges decision is final.
Sheep Championship Notes
THERE WILL BE A CHAMPION JUDGED IN EACH PUREBRED SECTION AT THE SHOW. ONLY FIRST AND SECOND PRIZE WINNERS IN EACH CLASS MAY ENTER. CHAMPION CUP AND ROSETTES GIVEN TO ALL CLASSES WHERE APPLICABLE.
Only 1st and 2nd Prize Winners in each class may enter in breed championship.
BROOD CROSSBRED CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION CUP AND ROSETTES:
Only 1st Prize Winners in Brood Crossbred Section may enter i.e. Classes 80 to 85 inclusive
COMMERCIAL CROSSBRED CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION CUP AND ROSETTES:
Only 1st Prize Winners in Commercial Crossbred Section may enter i.e. Classes 90 to 93 inclusive.
MICHAEL KINSELLA PERPETUAL TROPHY WILL BE AWARDED TO THE OVERALL SUPREME PEDIGREE CHAMPION.
Poultry Notes
- All birds must be penned by 11am. No substitute of entries permitted.
- Judging commences at 11.30am.
- Access to the judging area is restricted to the judge and the stewards.
- Only birds entered for the show will be permitted in the show tent.
- The Committee of Carnew Agri Show may decide to replace Prize money with Vouchers\Products to the equivalent value.
- It is a condition of entry that no bird may be removed before 3.00pm and must be removed before 5pm.
- It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to enter the birds in the correct class.
- If there are five or more birds exhibited by two or more owners of any one breed in a class, a separate class will be staged.
- Please Note: Some classes maybe merged together if less than 3 entries in that class.
Pets Corner Notes
- NO DOGS, CATS OR POULTRY.
- All animals must be in their own cages.
- Animals must be in place by 11am.
- Access to the judging area is restricted to the judge and the stewards.
- Only animals entered for the show will be permitted in the show tent.
- The Committee of Carnew Agricultural Show may decide to replace Prize money with Vouchers\Products to the equivalent value.
- Animals must be removed by 3pm.