THE ISA & VIRGINIA SHOW PRESENT THE QUALITY ONION ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. In this competition, the produce must be the property of & grown by the exhibitor.
2. Each exhibit is to consist of a dish of 5 onions of any variety.
3. The onions may be grown from either seed or set.
4. The onions may be autumn or spring sown. The variety is to be correctly named.
5. Each onion must be tied & weigh not more than 450 grams.
6. The onions are to be harvested & 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. The competition will be judged as follows:
Condition/Quality: 25 points; Uniformity & Shape: 25 points
Size/Weight: 10 points; Colour: 10 points Overall presentation/attractiveness: 10 points
The judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition. Exhibits are displayed at the owner’s risk. These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules.
Entry Fee To Final €6
Prizes: 1st €200; 2nd €125; 3rd €75; 4th €50; 5th €25; 6th €25
Each successful qualifier will receive a souvenir on appearance at the final.
Qualifying Shows Arva Bonniconlon Carbery Carnew Castleblayney Castlegregory Castlerea Clogher Valley Corofin Cork Fingal Gort Grange Kilgarvan Loughrea Manorhamilton Meencross Mullingar Riverstown Tinahely Tullamore
FINAL: Virginia Show, 20th Aug 2025
**All entries are to be submitted on www.oldcastleshow.ie.**
**Entries will not be taken on the day.**
All exhibitors must pay at the gate.
First-prize winners from Classes 77-95 will compete for the Betty Porter Perpetual Cup, which will be awarded by the judge.
1st Prize: €15, 2nd Prize: €10, 3rd Prize: €5.
No entries permitted on day of event.