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Swinford Agricultural Show 2026 Results

Cattle

Commercial Cattle Section

Class 281. Best Beef Type Bullock or Heifer Type animal over 500kg

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Class 282. Best Commercial Heifer Calf, under 300kg

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Class 283. Best Commercial Bull Calf under 300kg

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Class 284. Best Commercial Heifer Calf, between 300-400kg

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Class 285. Best Commercial Bull Calf, over 300kg & under 400kg

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Class 286 Best Junior Breeding Heifer, under 400kg with the potential to make a modern suckler cow.

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Young Exhibitor

Class 287. Young Exhibtor 8-12yr. Best led Calf, born on or after 1/1/2026, exhibited by a boy or girl aged 8-12 years on the 1st August 2026.

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Class 288. Young Exhibitor 13-17yrs. Best led Calf, born on or after 1/1/2026, exhibited by a boy or girl aged 13-17 years on the 1st August 2026.

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Pedigree Cattle Section

Class 289. Open Pedigree Beef Bull, one year or over.

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Pedrigee Shorthorn

Class 290. Shorthorn female born before 31/12/25

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Class 291. Best Shorthorn Calf (male or female) born 2026

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Class 292. Best Pedigree Limousin Female, any age

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Class 293.Best Limousin Bull Calf,  born after 1st September 2025.

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Class 294. Best Pedigree Limousin Bull, born after 1st January 2026

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Class 295.
Best Pedigree Limousin Heifer born after 1st September 2025

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Class 296. Best Pedigree Limousin Heifer born after 1st January 2026
Pedigree

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Pedigree Simmental Confined to members of the Western Simmental Club

297.
Best Pedigree Simmental Senior Heifer or Cow

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298.
Best Pedigree Simmental Junior Heifer born between 1/8/24 and
3/7/25

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299.
Best Pedigree Simmental Bull born between 1/8/25 and 30/11/25

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300.
Best Pedigree Simmental Bull born between 1/12/25 and 31/1/26

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301.
Best Pedigree Simmental Heifer born between 1/8/25 and 30/11/25

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302.
Best Pedigree Simmental Heifer born on or after 1/12/25

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Pedigree Angus

303.
Pedigree Angus Cow/Senior Heifer born before 1/9/25

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Pedigree Angus Heifer/Bull born after 1/9/25

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305.
Pedigree Angus Bull Calf born 2026

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306.
Pedigree Angus Heifer Calf born 2026

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Pedigree Charolais

307.
Pedigree Charolais Cow/Heifer born before 1/9/25

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308.
Pedigree Charolais Heifer born between 1/9/25 and 31/12/25

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309.
Pedigree Charolais Heifer Calf born 2026

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310.
Pedigree Charolais Bull born between 1/9/25 and 31/12/25

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311.
Pedigree Charolais Bull Calf born 2026

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Pedigree Belgian Blue

312.
Best Pedigree Belgian Blue animal any age, any sex

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Aurivo - €500 Pedigree Interbreed Yearling Champion 2026

313.
Bull born on or after 1/8/25

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314.
Heifer born on or after 1/8/25

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315.
Best Pair of Pedigree Animals, Exhibited by the same breeder.

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316.
Animal Best Exhibited by a Lady, (ladies over 17 years only)

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Class 317.
The Irish Shows Association & The Department of Agriculture Presents
The Breeder’s Choice Traditional 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer
Sponsored by The Department of Agriculture
Prize Fund: €750

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Sheep

Swinford Show Society Present The Growvite All- Ireland Hogget Ewe Championships
Sponsored by UNIVET (IRL) LTD., Tullyvin, Cootehill, Co.Cavan

178.
Best Purebreed Hogget Ewe (any pure lowland breed)

  1. .Jordan Donnellan
  2. .Cathal Gavigan
  3. .Nathan Durkan
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179.
Best Blackface Horned Hogget Ewe

  1. .Patrick Gavighan
  2. .Colm Mac
  3. .John Nolan
  4. .Stephan Lally
  5. .Eoghan Fleming
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180.
Best Crossbred Lowland Hogget Ewe

  1. .Christopher Johnston
  2. .Dean Comaghan
  3. .Christopher Johnston
  4. .Rory McNea
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Best Crossbred/Hybrid Hogget Ewe (must be progeny of a Hill Ewe)

  1. .Christopher Johnston
  2. .Dean Conaghan
  3. .Dean Conaghan
  4. .Eoghan Fleming
  5. .Eoghan Fleming
  6. .Cathal Fleming

The All-Ireland Quality Breeding Sheep Championship

182.
Crossbred/Hybrid Ewe Lamb (deemed suitable to make breeding ewe)

  1. .Luke Barnett
  2. .Christopher Johnston
  3. .Dean Conaghan
  4. .Chloe Goggins
  5. .Dean Conaghan

183.
Best Purebred Lowland Ram (any age or breed)

  1. .Nathan Maxwell
  2. .Mark Gilgunn
  3. .Cathal Gavighan
  4. .Gabriel & Simon Morley
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184.
Blackface Mountain Hogget Ram

  1. ,Kevin Moran
  2. ,Colm Mac
  3. ,Eoghan Fleming
  4. ,Declan Igoe
  5. ,Cormac Mac

Class 185. Young Handler ( over 8yrs – under 15 yrs)

  1. .Arianna Lavin
  2. .Anna McLoughlin
  3. .Jay Cawley
  4. .Nathan Durkan

General Sheep Classes

Texel

186.
Pedigree Registered Texel Hogget Ewe

  1. .Mandy & Ciara Walsh
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Pedigree Registered Texel Aged Ewe

  1. .Mark Byrne
  2. .Arianna Lavin
  3. .Dean Finnegan
  4. .Gabriel Morley

188.
Pedigree Registered Texel Hogget Ram

  1. .Martin & Ciara Walsh
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189.
Pedigree Registered Texel Aged Ram

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190.
Pedigree Registered Texel Ewe Lamb

  1. .Mandy & Ciara Walsh
  2. .Mandy & Ciara  Walsh
  3. .Mark Byrne
  4. .Mark Byrne

191.
Pedigree Registered Texel Ram Lamb

  1. .Mark Byrne
  2. .Michael McHale
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Champion & Reserve Texel

Suffolk

193.
Pedigree Registered Suffolk Hogget Ewe

  1. .Arianna Lavin
  2. .Jason Gawley
  3. .Jason Gawley
  4. .Arriana Lavin

194.
Pedigree Registered Suffolk Aged Ewe

  1. .Jason Gawley
  2. .Jason Gawley
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195.
Pedigree Registered Suffolk Hogget Ram

  1. .John Boyle
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196.
Pedigree Registered Suffolk Aged Ram

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197.
Pedigree Registered Suffolk Ewe Lamb

  1. .Martin & Ciara Walsh
  2. .Jason Gawley
  3. .Jason Gawley
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198.
Charolais
Pedigree Registered Suffolk Ram Lamb

  1. .Jason Gawley
  2. .Mark Gilgunn
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Champion & Reserve Suffolk

Charolais

200.
Pedigree Registered Charolais Hogget Ewe

  1. .Anna McLoughlin
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201.
Pedigree Registered Charolais Aged Ewe

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202.
Pedigree Registered Charolais Hogget Ram

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203.
Pedigree Registered Charolais Aged Ram

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204.
Pedigree Registered Charolais Ewe Lamb

  1. .Jordan Donnellan
  2. .Jordan Donnellan
  3. .Anna McLoughlin
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205.
Pedigree Registered Charolais Ram Lamb

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Champion & Reserve Charolais

Blackface Mountain Horned

207.
Blackface Mountain Horned Hogget Ewe

  1. .Elisha Moran
  2. .Colm Mac
  3. .John Nolan
  4. .Stephan Lally

208.
Blackface Mountain Horned Aged Ewe

  1. .Cormac McMenamon
  2. .John Nolan
  3. .Cormac McMenamon
  4.  Eoghan Fleming

209.
Blackface Mountain Horned Hogget Ram

  1. .Eoghan Fleming
  2. .Cormac McMenamon
  3. .Cormac McMenamon
  4. .Kevin Moran

210.
Blackface Mountain Horned Aged Ram

  1. .Cormac McMenamon
  2. .Martin Greavy
  3. .Kevin Moran
  4. .Declan Igoe

211.
Blackface Mountain Horned Ewe Lamb

  1. .Eoghan Fleming
  2. .Colm Mac
  3. .Kevin Moran
  4. .Martin Greavy

212.
Blackface Mountain Horned Ram Lamb

  1. .Kevin Moran
  2. .Kevin Moran
  3. .Cathal Fleming
  4. .Patrick Gavighan

Champion & Reserve Blackface Mountain Horned

Commercial/Crossbred

214.
Commercial/Crossbred Hogget and Aged Ewe

  1. .Christopher Johnston
  2. .Chloe Goggins
  3. .Christopher Johnston
  4. .Luke Barnett

215.
Commercial/Crossbred Ewe Lamb

  1. .Dean Conaghan
  2. .Rory McNea
  3. .Christopher Johnston
  4. .Luke Barnett

216.
Best Butcher Lamb (approximately 50kg Ram lambs excluded)

  1. .Dean Conaghan
  2. .Christopher Johnston
  3. .Arianna Lavin
  4. .Rory McNea

217. Best Factory Lamb (approximately 45kg)

  1. .Cathal Gavighan
  2. .Dean Conaghan
  3. .Arianna Lavin
  4. .Dean Conaghan

Champion & Reserve Commercial/Crossbred

Any other Pure Breed not included in the Above Classes

219.
Best Hogget Ewe

  1. .Cathal Cavaghan
  2. .Nathan Durkan
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220.
Best Aged Ewe

  1. .Jason Gawley
  2. .Christopher Johnston
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221.
Best Hogget Ram

  1. .Gabriel Morley
  2. .Jason Gawley
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222.
Best Aged Ram

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223.
Best Ewe Lamb

  1. .Christopher Johnston
  2. .Cathal Gavaghan
  3. .Nathan Durkan
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224.
Best Ram Lamb

  1. .Cathal Gavaghan
  2. .Martin Byrne
  3. .Mark Gillgunn
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Champion & Reserve Pure Breed

Rare Breed

225. Best Hogget Ewe

  1. .Martin Greavey
  2. .Martin Greavey
  3. .John Deehan
  4. .Nathan Durkan

226. Best Aged Ewe

  1. .John Deehan
  2. .Martin Greavey
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227. Best Hogget Ram

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228. Best Aged Ram

  1. .John Deehan
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229. Best Ewe Lamb

  1. .Nathan Durkan
  2. .John Deehan
  3. .Martin Greavy
  4. .Nathan Durkan

230. Best Ram Lamb

  1. .Mark Byrne
  2. .John Deehan
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Champion & Reserve Rare Breed

Group Classes

231.
Best Pair of Lowland Type Ewes, (non-pedigree) OR Ewe Lambs, (nonpedigree) and Ram OR Ram Lamb (of suitable mating breed). This class should demonstrate basis for lowland commercial flock.

  1. .Arianna Lavin
  2. .John Boyle
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Winner to receive the Paddy McHale Perpetual Memorial Cup

232.
Best Pair of Mountain/Hill Ewes or Mountain/Hill Ewe Lambs & Ram or Ram Lamb (of suitable mating breed). This class should demonstrate basis for hill commercial flock.

  1. .Colm Mac
  2. .Eoghan Fleming
  3. .Patrick Gavighan
  4. .Kevin Moran

233.
Best Group of Three, (Pedigree) any age all, the same sex & breed.

  1. .Mandy & Ciara Walsh
  2. .Jason Gawley
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234.
Best Group of Three, (Non-Pedigree) any age all of the same sex & breed.

  1. .Christopher Johnston
  2. .Dean Conaghan
  3. .John Boyle
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Championships
-1st and 2nd from the Growvite All-Ireland Hogget and Ewe Championship and The AllIreland Quality Breeding Sheep Championship are eligible to enter the Overall Championships.
-All Champions and Reserves from each breed are eligible to enter the Overall Championships.
Overall Championship and Reserve receive a Rosette and a Sash

Sheep of the show

Martin Walsh

Luke Barnett

Equine

Ring 1

Connemara

400.
Best registered Connemara Brood mare any age with foal at foot.

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401.
Best registered Connemara 4 yr old and over.

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402.
Best registered Connemara gelding or filly, 2 yr old.

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403.
Best registered Connemara gelding or filly, 3 yr old.

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404.
Best registered Connemara gelding or filly, at any age

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OVERALL CHAMPION CONNEMARA
FIRST PRIZE WINNERS FROM CLASSES 400 TO 404

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Piebald, Skewbald and Cob

405.
Best Coloured Pony not exceeding 14.2.

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406.
Cob shown in hand

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407.
Best Coloured Hores mare/gelding any age

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Horse Section

408.
Best Turned out Horse and Handler any age must be 15.2 and over.

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409.
Best Brood Mare any age with or without foal at foot

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410.
Best registered Irish draught likely to make a hunter.

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411.
Best 1yr old and 2yr old colt/gelding/filly

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412.
Best 3yr old colt/gelding/filly

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Overall Champion
FIRST PRIZE WINNERS FROM CLASSES 405 TO 412

Ring 2

Ponies Shown in Hand

413.
Best pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 128cm. Shown in hand.

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414.
Best pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 138cm. Shown in hand.

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415.
Best pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cm, Shown in hand.

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Welsh Pony Section

416.
Part bred Welsh pony to be shown in hand. Mare or gelding.

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417.
Welsh purebred pony to be shown in hand. Mare or gelding.

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Champion in hand pony - First prize winners from classes 413 – 417

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418.
Mini handler to be shown by child aged 6-12yrs old pony height up to 148cm.
(Trophies for to all competitors.)

419.
Young Handler class to be shown by child 12-16yrs old pony any
height.
(Trophies to all competitors.)

Ridden Classes

420.
Lead rein class for ponies, mares or geldings. 4yr old and over not exceeding 128cm suitable for and to be ridden by riders under 10yrs on 1st Jan 2025.

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421.
Open 138cm riding class for ponies exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cm suitable for and to be ridden by riders under 14yrs on 1st Jan 2025.

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422.
Open 148cm riding class for ponies exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm, suitable for and to be ridden by riders under 17yrs on 1st Jan 2025.

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423.
Best ridden Connemara pony 4yrs and over must be fully registered with CPBS. To be judged on riding style and appearance. Rider must be over 16yrs of age.

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424.
Ridden Cob class for horses 4yrs and over

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425.
Adult Riding class, riders must be over 18yrs of age. To be judged on riding style and appearance.

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Champion Ridden Pony of the Show
(First prize winners from classes 420 to 425)

Loose Jumping Performance Competition
Sponsored by Joe & Sandra Conlon

426.
3yr old pony gelding or filly.

427.
3yr old horse gelding or filly.

Donkey Classes
Ring 3

428.
Best Female Donkey.

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429.
Best turned-out Donkey with working tack.

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Poultry

Poultry Section

Classes

701.
Best Hard Feather Male

  1. .Aubrey Gilmartin
  2. .TJ Devers
  3. .Jordan Amos

702.
Best Hard Feather Female

  1. .TJ Devers
  2. .Jordan Amos
  3. .Claudia Healy

703.
Best Soft Feather; Heavy Male

  1. .TJ Devers
  2. .Harry Murtagh
  3. .Claudia Healy

704.
Best Soft Feather; Heavy Female

  1. .Kayleigh O'Shoughessy
  2. .Aubery Gilmartin
  3. .Aubery Gilmartin

705.
Best Soft Feather; Light Male

  1. .TJ Devers
  2. .TJ Devers
  3. .TJ Devers

706.
Best Soft Feather; Light Female

  1. .TJ Devers
  2. .TJ Devers
  3. .Michael McHale

707.
Best Asian Hard Feather Male

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708.
Best Asian Hard Feather Female

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709.
Best True and Rare True Bantam Male. NOT ALL
IRELAND

  1. .Jordan Amos
  2. .TJ Devers
  3. .Aubery Gilmartin

710.
Best True and Rare True Bantam Female. NOT ALL IRELAND.

  1. .TJ Devers
  2. .Mark Haran
  3. .Aubery Gilmartin

711.
Best Rare Soft Feather: Heavy Male

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712.
Best Rare Soft Feather: Heavy Female

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713.
Best Rare Soft Feather: Light Male

  1. .Mark Haran
  2. .Claudia Healy
  3. .Claudia Healy

714.
Best Rare Soft Feather: Light Female

  1. .Aubery Gilmartin
  2. .Aubery Gilmartin
  3. .Mark Haran

715.
Best Heavy Duck

  1. .Kayleigh O'Shoughnessy
  2. .Brendan Scully
  3. .Grace Scully

716.
Best Heavy Drake

  1. .Claudia Healy
  2. .Thomas McLoughlin
  3. .Fiadh Scully

717.
Best Light Duck

  1. .Anna McLoughlin
  2. .Claudia Healy
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718.
Best Light Drake

  1. .Evie Devaney
  2. .Evie Devaney
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719. Best Bantam Duck

  1. .TJ Devers
  2. .Carmel McHale
  3. .TJ Devers

720.
Best Bantam Drake

  1. .Carmel McHale
  2. .Carmel McHale
  3. .Carmel McHale

721.
Best Ornamental Waterfowl Males

  1. .Michael McHale
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722.
Best Ornamental Waterfowl Females

  1. .Michael McHale
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723.
Best Goose or Gander

  1. .Padraig's Sean Og Durkan
  2. .Claudia Healy
  3. .Claudia Healy

724.
Best Cutest Hatch of Hen & Chicken, Duck & Ducklings or
Hen & Ducklings. (Can be pure or crossbreeds or combinations)

  1. .Michael McHale
  2. .Amanda Culpan
  3. .Amanda Culpan

725.
Best Young Handler under 16 Only; Any Bred of Fowl

  1. .Michael McHale
  2. .Aubery Gilmartin
  3. .Kayleigh O'Shaughnessy

Pure or Cross Breeds: Male or Female: Hen, Duck or Other

726.
Best Young Handler 16-18 Only Pure Breeds of Fowl Only
Any Male or Female Hen, Duck or Other

  1. .Aubery Gilmartin
  2. .Aubery Gilmartin
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THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & SWINFORD SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND TRUE & RARE TRUE BANTAM BREEDING
PAIR CHICKEN CHAMPION FINAL
CLASS NO.730 SPONSORED BY
S.A.M. DUFFY TYRES, CULMORE, SWINFORD TOWER HARDWARE, MAIN ST. SWINFORD PRIZE FUND: €500

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THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & SWINFORD SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
ALL IRELAND SOFT FEATHER: HEAVY BREEDING PAIR
CHICKEN CHAMPION FINAL
CLASS NO.731
SPONSORED BY:
P. Moore, Swinford Melletts Pub, Swinford
PRIZE FUND: €500

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Dog Show

Dog Show
OPEN TO PEDIGREE & NON-PEDIGREE DOGS
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Rosettes from class 600 – 620

All Dog classes:

600.
Dog with the waggliest Tail

  1. .Donal McLoughlin
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601.
Best six legs (Dog and Handler)

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602.
Dog with Talent

  1. .Amy Barrett
  2. .Alisha Jordan
  3. .Jasmine Chong

603.
Best groomed dog

  1. .Lorraine O'Connor
  2. .Katie Clarke
  3. .Eva Mullarkey

604.
Best Puppy, 6 to 9 months

  1. .Elaine Quinn
  2. .Nicholas Campbell
  3. .Teresa Morrelly

605.
Golden Oldies (over 10)

  1. .Ciara Walsh
  2. .Geraldine Togher
  3. .Edwina O'Donnell

606.
General Obedience / Walk on lead / Lady handler

  1. .Sarah O'Boyle
  2. .Leanne Heneghan
  3. .Eva Mullarkey

607.
General Obedience / Walk on lead / Gent handler

  1. .Peadar Masterson
  2. .Enda Moran
  3. .David Wimsey

608.
General Obedience / Walk on lead / Child handler under 10 years

  1. .Anna Mularkey
  2. .Kaiden O'Connor
  3. .Elaine Casserly

609.
Best Fancy-Dressed Dog

  1. .Ella Rowley
  2. .Anna Mularkey
  3. .Jasmine Chong

610. Border Collie The Martin Nyland Perpetual Trophy

  1. .Edwina O'Donnell
  2. .Peadar Masterson
  3. .Eva Gaughan

611.
Sporting Dog (Pointer, Setter, Hound, etc.)

  1. .Sarah O'Boyle
  2. .Nathan Wimsey
  3. .David Wemsey

612.
Dog in best condition

  1. .Gina Granno
  2. .Geraldine Togher
  3. .Eily O'Connell

613.
Terrier (Westie, Yorkshire etc.)

  1. .Jasmine Duffy
  2. .Tommy Maughan
  3. .Donal McLoughlin

614.
Terrier (Jack Russell)

  1. .Carmel Gallagher
  2. .Shauna Byrne
  3. .Julliette Dixon

615.
Working Dog (Golden Retriever, Labrador, German Shepard,
Mastiff, Huskey, etc.) Sponsored by Aurivo

  1. .Leanne Heneghan
  2. .Elaine Quinn
  3. .Amy Barrett

616.
Toy Dog (Bison Frise, King Charles, Pomeranian etc.)

  1. .Katie Clarke
  2. .Geraldine Togher
  3. .Teresa Morrelly

617.
Utility Dog (Shitzu, Poodle, Dalmatian etc.)

  1. .Eva Mullarkey
  2. .Florence Durkan
  3. .Rowen Taylor

618.
Pastoral (Old English, Sheepdog, Collie etc.)

  1. .Peadar Masterson
  2. .Edwina O'Donnell
  3. .Florence Durkan

619.
Spaniel (Cocker, English, Brittany etc.)

  1. .Donnacha O'Connell
  2. .Enda Moran
  3. .Eily O'Connell

620.
Mixed Breed

  1. .Anna Mularkey
  2. .Elaine Casserly
  3. .Alisha Jordan

P.J. Cronnolly Perpetual Memorial Trophy – 1st Prize winner Parade classes 600-620

  1. .Leanne Hennaghan

621. Dog from the Parish
Entry fee €5
Prize: €100 cash
Entries from Swinford, Meelick, Midfield, Killasser & Callow

  1. .Lorraine O'Connor
  2. Martina Mulroy
  3. Susan O'Brien

622. €200 “Cute & Cuddly” Dog Classic
Entry fee €5
Dog will be judged as “a friend best suited for young & old.” Prize fund: Cash 1st €100, 2nd €60, 3rd €40

  1. .Rowen Taylor
  2. .Anna Mularkey
  3. .Elaine Casserly

The Martin Niland Perpetual Memorial Trophy

Edwina O'Donnell

Bakery

HOME INDUSTRIES

Cookery

501.
White Soda Bread

  1. .Mary Gallagher
  2. .Margaret McGowen
  3. .Ben Burke

502.
Brown Soda Bread

  1. .Gráinne Heffron
  2. .Mary Casserly
  3. .Mary Haran

503.
Spotted Dick (Currant Bread)

  1. .Margaret McGowen
  2. .Mary Haran
  3. .Mary Gallagher

504.
Health Loaf

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Mary Gallagher
  3. .

505.
5 White Soda Scones

  1. .
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506.
5 Fruit Scones

  1. .Mary Gallagher
  2. .Gráinne Heffron
  3. .

507.
5 Queen Cakes

  1. .Magaret O'Hara
  2. .Mary Gallagher
  3. .

508.
Sponge Sandwich, any filling

  1. .Mary Haran
  2. .
  3. .

509.
Swiss Roll, jam or cream

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Martina Solan
  3. .Mary Haran

510.
Ginger Cake /Loaf

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Mary Gallagher
  3. .Bridget Lynskey

511.
4 Decorated Cupcake XL

  1. .Mary Gallagher
  2. .Bridget Lynskey
  3. .Mary Haran

512.
Tart, Short crust pastry

  1. .Anne Marie Rushe
  2. .Margaret O'Hara
  3. .Marian McHale

513.
Madeira Cake

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Mary Haran
  3. .Emer Tolan

514.
Boiled Fruit Cake.

  1. .Mary Haran
  2. .Mary Lavin
  3. .Margaret O'Hara
  4.  Bridget Lynskey

515.
Marmalade.

  1. .Mary Gallagher
  2. .Mary McCann
  3. .Angela Lavelle

516.
Gooseberry Jam.

  1. .Mary Gallagher
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Anne Burke

517.
Summer Fruit Jam. Strawberry Raspberry Black currant etc.

  1. .Meabh Cronin
  2. .Katja Benson
  3. .Enda Lavin

518.
Rhubarb Jam.

  1. .Enda Lavin
  2. .Mary Gallagher
  3. .Katja Benson

519.
6 Hen eggs.

  1. .Noreen Jinks
  2. .Shane Durcan
  3. .Kian Ginty

520.
6 Duck eggs.

  1. .Evie Devaney
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .Patricia Reape

530. The “Bank of Ireland” €400 Basic 4 Baking Challenge

The Ann Nolan Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the winner of this class The “Bank of Ireland” €400 Basic 4 Baking Challenge

Prize fund: 1st €125, 2nd €75, 3rd €50, 4th €30, 5th to 10th €20
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland, Swinford

Competition Rules and Conditions:
Each competitor must choose one item from, each of the four sections (A, B, C
& D)
A.
Brown Soda Bread or White Soda Bread
B.
Shortcrust Pastry Tart of either Apple, Rhubarb or other seasonal
Fruit
C.
Swiss Roll or Victoria Sandwich (uniced and jam only, no cream)
D.
Decorated Cup Cake or Fruit Scones. (In section D, three of the chosen items are required)
The items must be freshly baked and the sole work of the exhibitor.
One exhibit only per person.
Items may be cut and sampled. Points will be awarded for taste, texture & display.

  1. .Mary Gallagher
  2. .Mary Haran
  3. .Margaret O'Hara
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Vegetables

Vegetable, Fruit & Farm Produce

Class 120. €200 “Pick of the Crop” Tray of Vegetables, 6 varieties,

  1. .Shane Durcan
  2. .Angela Lavelle
  3. .

121.
5 Potatoes, kidney

  1. .Michael Gordan
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .Angela Lavelle

122.
5 Potatoes, round

  1. .Shane Durcan
  2. .David Sweeney
  3. .Angella Lavelle

123.
Largest Potato, any variety

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Geraldine Deehan
  3. .David Sweeney

124.
3 Onions sets

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Jamie McGowen
  3. .Frank Flannelly

125.
3 Courgettes, roots/stems attached

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .
  3. .

126.
3 Leeks

  1. .Jamie McGowen
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .

127.
3 Shallots

  1. .Helen Thompson
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .

128.
3 Parsnips

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .
  3. .

129.
3 Carrots

  1. .Jamie McGowen
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .Frank Flannelly

130.
3 Swedes

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .

131.
1 Head of lettuce

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .

132.
1 Head of Garden Cabbage

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .Marian McHale

133.
3 Beetroot

  1. .Helen Thompson
  2. .Jamie McGowen
  3. .Shane Durcan

134.
3 Sticks of Rhubarb

  1. .David Sweeney
  2. .Jamie McGowen
  3. .Shane Durcan

135.
6 Pods of Peas

  1. .Michael Gordan
  2. .Shane Durcan
  3. .Angela Lavelle

136.
5 Apples, any cooking variety, with stem and leaf attached

  1. .Jamie McGowen
  2. .Angela Lavelle
  3. .Frank Flannelly

137.
5 Apples, any eating variety, with stem and leaf attached

  1. .Helen Thompson
  2. .Helen Thompson
  3. .Angela Lavelle

138.
5 Cherry Tomatoes, on the same truss

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Shane Durcan
  3. .Frank Flannelly

139.
3 Cucumbers, with stem

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Jamie McGowen
  3. .Shane Durcan

140.
5 Standard Tomatoes with, at least, 5cm of stem attached

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Jamie McGowen
  3. .Helen Thompson

141.
Sheaf of barley/oats

  1. .Frank Flannelly
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .Frank Flannelly

142.
Sod of Pasture, 1 ft. square

  1. .Angela Lavelle
  2. .
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143.
6 Sods of turf, machine cut

  1. .Anne Burke Clarmorris
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .Frank Flannelly

 

 

Flowers

Flower Show

350. Rose of The Show -
The Moya O’Connor Perpetual Memorial

  1. .Mary Creen
  2. .
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Flower Arranging
The Moy Villa Guest House -Perpetual Cup arrangement of flowers classes 351-359

351.
All Leaf Arrangement, not exceeding 60cm in height

  1. .Kitty Egan  Ballina
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Margaret O'Hara

352.
Container of Wildflowers Arranged

  1. .Angela Lavelle
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Helen Thompson

353.
Arrangement of Flowers, mixed one species

  1. .Kitty Egan, Ballina
  2. .Angella Lavelle
  3. .Sinead Forkan

354.
Arrangement of Flowers for a side table

  1. .Angela Lavelle
  2. .Margaret O'Hara
  3. .Enda Lavin

355.
Arrangement of Flowers for a dining room table

  1. .Enda Lavin
  2. .Sinead Forkan
  3. .Angella Lavelle

356.
Arrangement of Flowers for an egg cup

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Angela Lavelle

357.
Best button-hole arrangement

  1. .Enda Lavin
  2. .Margaret O'Hara
  3. .

358.
Arrangement of flowers for a romantic evening

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Sinead Forkan
  3. .Enda Lavin

359.
Flower and Fruit Arrangement

  1. .Enda Lavin
  2. .Angela Lavelle
  3. .

Garden Flowers

360.
Selection of Garden Flowers (in a container)

  1. .Kitty Egan
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Angela Lavelle

361.
All leaf pot plant

  1. .Kitty Egan
  2. .June Thomas
  3. .Kitty Egan

362.
Floribunda, stem/spray

  1. .Enda Lavin
  2. .
  3. .

363.
1 Spike of Gladioli

  1. .Sinead Forkan
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Nicola Muldowney

364.
Selection of mixed annuals

  1. .Kitty Egan
  2. .Sinead Forkan
  3. .Angela Lavelle

365.
3 Pom Pom Dahlias

  1. .Kitty Egan Ballina
  2. .Kitty Egan Ballina
  3. .Sinead Forkan

366.
5 Cactus Dahlias

  1. .Kitty Egan
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Kitty Egan

367.
5 Decorative Dahlias

  1. .Enda Lavin
  2. .Sinead Forkan
  3. .Kitty Egan

368.
Any pot plant in Flower

  1. .Breda Oliver
  2. .Margaret O'Hara
  3. .Marian McHale

369.
Window Box in Flower

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Angela Lavelle
  3. .

370.
Patio Tub/Container in Flower

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Angella Lavelle
  3. .Ethna Kelly

371.
3 Stems of Hydrangea

  1. .Geraldine Togher
  2. .Geraldine Togher
  3. .Mary Creen

372.
5 Stems of Marigold, mixed varieties

  1. .Angela Lavelle
  2. .Kitty Egan
  3. .Kitty Egan

373.
Any Flowering Fuschia plant, in pot

  1. .Breda Oliver
  2. .Kitty Egan
  3. .Angela Lavelle

374.
3 Rose Blooms, Hybrid Tea

  1. .Enda Lavin
  2. .Mary Creen
  3. .Marian McHale

375.
3 Stems Perennial Phlox

  1. .Jamie Mc Gowen
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .

376.
Best Hanging Basket in Flower
Doloras Maye Perpetual Memorial Cup

  1. .Margaret O'Hara
  2. .Ethna Kelly
  3. .Ethna Kelly

 

Photography

Photography

101.
Agricultural

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102.
Family Album

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103.
Subject of your own choice

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104.
Animal or Bird

  1. .
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105.
Mayo Scenic Hot Spot

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106.
Action or Reaction

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Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

77.
Dress-making Article e.g. Skirt, Blouse, Dress, etc.

  1. .Terry Lavin
  2. .
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78.
Article of fancy Needlework - Embroidery

  1. .Hazel Lavin
  2. .Maura Flatley
  3. .Kirsty Regan

79. Hand Knit Garment, Double Knit (not Aran Design – see class 95)

  1. .Angella Lavelle
  2. .Terry Lavin
  3. .Ann Staunton

80.
Hand Knit Article in fine ply wool e.g. 3ply/4ply

  1. .Joanne Coleman
  2. .
  3. .

81.
Hand Crochet article in Cotton

  1. .Geraldine Deehan
  2. .Catherine O'Hara
  3. .

82.
Hand Crochet article in Wool – Any ply
Bridie Goggins Memorial Cup

  1. .Margaret Mahon
  2. .Terry Lavin
  3. .Geraldine Deehan

83.
Patchwork Article, any size

  1. .Katja Benson
  2. .Monica McLoughlin
  3. .Terry Lavin

84.
Landscape Painting in Oils or Watercolour

  1. .Margaret Mahon
  2. .Frank Flannelly
  3. .

85.
Picture Painted, any medium

  1. .Anne Burke
  2. .Paddy Lavin
  3. .Margaret Mahon

86.
Pencil Drawing

  1. .Angella Lavelle
  2. .
  3. .

87.
Celtic Design in pencil

  1. .Angella Lavelle
  2. .
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88.
Any Article in Woodwork (not a commercial item)

  1. .Joanne Coleman
  2. .Stool (no name)
  3. .Hillary Lavin

89.
Any Handmade Irish Souvenir

  1. .Angella Lavelle
  2. .Enda Lavin
  3. .Patricia Reape

90.
Any Handmade Soft Toy - knitted

  1. .Joanne Coleman
  2. .Angella Lavelle
  3. .

91.
Handmade soft Toy other than knitted

  1. .Catherine O'Hara
  2. .Terry Lavin
  3. .

92.
Best Decorated Plate (side plate, white, delph 9” max)

  1. .Angella Lavelle
  2. .
  3. .

93.
Sculpted Item in Wood, not greater than 50 x 50cm

  1. .Joanne Coleman
  2. .Michael Gordan
  3. .

94.
Recycled and Decorated Cardboard Box (Ladies shoe box size max)

  1. .Bernie McNulty
  2. .Bernie McNulty
  3. .

95.
Hand Knit Aran Design

  1. .Terry Lavin
  2. .Angela Lavelle
  3. .

96.
Handmade Tea Cosy (must be unused)

  1. .Geraldine Deehan
  2. .Angela Lavelle
  3. .

97.
Greeting card (any occasion)

  1. .Angela Lavelle
  2. .Mary Gallagher
  3. .

98.
Baby cot/pram/bed throw knitted or crocheted

  1. .Joanne Coleman
  2. .Breda Oliver
  3. .

 

Junior Section

Arts and Crafts

Under 6 years

1.
Colourful picture – My favourite place in County Mayo (A4)

  1. .Ellie Noone
  2. .Chloe Muldowney
  3. .Ava Murtagh

2.
Collection of leaves and flowers, made into a picture. (Displayed on A4 sheet)

  1. .Ellie Noone
  2. .James Gordan
  3. .Patrick Gordan

Under 10 years

3. Best Decorated Egg

  1. .Niamh Kelly
  2. .Ava Murtagh
  3. .Keira Muldowney

4. Best Painted Potato

  1. .Lily Muldowney
  2. .Grace Murtagh
  3. .

5. Colourful Picture –
My favourite place in Swinford

  1. .Molly Moore
  2. .Leah McCann
  3. .Alfie O'Connor

Under 14 years

6. Colourful Picture- My favourite place(A4)

  1. .Lily Muldowney
  2. .
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7. T-Shirt – Take a white T-shirt and create a
Swinford Ag Show design

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8.
Article made from recycled material

  1. .Evie Devaney
  2. .James Devaney
  3. .Hannah Lacey

9.
Handmade greeting card (any occasion)

  1. .Michaela Rowley
  2. .Sorcha Mc Loughlin
  3. .

Under 16 years

10.
A3 Poster - My favourite place in Swinford

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11.
Landscape or Seascape in Mayo. (A4 or A3)

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Lego Construction

An original lego construction, large or small
Entries must be on a solid base, no larger than 30cm x 30cm

12. Under 6 years

  1. .Harry Murphy
  2. .Eibhin Durcan
  3. .Ava Murtagh

13. Under 10 years

  1. .Arlene O'Grady
  2. .Michaela Rowley
  3. .Conor McHale

14. Under 14 years

  1. .Jack Moore
  2. .Larbith Kavanagh
  3. .Finn Connelly

15. Under 16 years

  1. .Evie Devaney
  2. .
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Handwriting

16.
(5/10) Lines of any poem or song.

  1. .Lily Higgins
  2. .Michaela Rowley
  3. .Willow Meehan

SAMHRADH by Sinéad Mc Nally – See inside back page (Poem)

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17.
Faoi bhun 8 mbliana (8 years)

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18.
Faoi bhun 10 mbliana (10 years)

  1. .Michaela Rowley
  2. .Leala McCann
  3. .

19.
Faoi bhun 12 mbliana (12 years)

  1. .Lily Higgins
  2. .Emma Semple
  3. .

Photography (Under 16)
Rosette for ‘Best Junior Photography Exhibit’

20.
Me and my pet

  1. .Grace Murtagh
  2. .Jack Higgins
  3. .James Devaney

21.
Me and gmy farm vehicle

  1. .Mark Gilgunn
  2. .Harry Murtagh
  3. .

22.
Agricultural Scene - working on the farm

  1. .Evie Devaney
  2. .Ava Murtagh
  3. .James Devaney

23.
Night time sky

  1. .Siun O'Donnell
  2. .Lily Higgins
  3. .Ava Murtagh

24.
My favourite place in Swinford

  1. .Lily Muldowney
  2. .
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Vegetables and Flowers (Under 16)
Rosette for ‘Best Junior Flower Exhibit’

25.
Selection of homegrown vegetables 2 of each type, with root/stem

  1. .Jamie McGowen
  2. .Eimhin Durcan
  3. .Harry Murtagh

26.
Vase of Garden Flowers (Home Grown)

  1. .Grace Murtagh
  2. .Chloe Muldowney
  3. .Evie Devaney

27.
Display of Wild Flowers in a container.

  1. .Keira Muldowney
  2. .Laura Walsh
  3. .Leah Mc Cann

28.
Best selection of homegrown Fruit(s) displayed on tray.

  1. .Ava Murtagh
  2. .
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29.
My Favourite Homegrown Flower(s) Display in a vase.

Cookery (Under 16)
Rosette for ‘Best Junior Cookery Exhibit’

30.
Plate of 4 Scones.

  1. .Melisa Tanner
  2. .Michaela Rowley
  3. .

31.
3 Decorated Cookies.

  1. .
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32.
3 Decorated Cup Cakes.

  1. .Aoibheann Lacey
  2. .Conor McHale
  3. .Laura Walsh

33.
3 Chocolate Brownies.

  1. .Melissa Tanner
  2. .Laura Walsh
  3. .

34.
Apple Tart with Shortcrust Pastry.

  1. .Michaela Rowley
  2. .Conor Mc Hale
  3. .

35.
Sponge cake filling of your choice.

  1. .Laura Walsh
  2. .
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36.
Bread of your choice.

  1. .Siun O'Donnell
  2. .Ruadhi O'Donnell
  3. .Melissa Tanner

37.
Afternoon Tea.

  1. .Siun O'Donnell
  2. .Lily Higgins
  3. .

Craftwork (Under 16 years)

38.
Article made from lollipop sticks and/or matchsticks

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39.
Knitted or Crocheted Item.

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40.
Cushion made from any material.

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41.
Embroidery work of your choice.

  1. .Evie Devaney
  2. .Anna McLoughlin
  3. .Pearl Lavin

42.
Friendship bracelet (any material)

  1. .Lilly Higgins
  2. .Molly Moore
  3. .Grace Murtagh

Swinford Agricultural Show Results

Results archive from Swinford Agricultural Show Society. Show results will be uploaded here as soon as possible following the annual show in Swinford. All the show results will also be published in the local papers in the weeks after show day. You can view all previous years results from our archive.