Rules and Regulations

  1. Exhibits of Horticulture, Cookery, Lego and Arts &Crafts must be in display marquee by 12 noon on show day.

  2. No entries will be accepted after the above time

  3. Entries must be accompanied by the Full Amount of the Entry Fee (Cheques, Money Orders, Postal Orders to be made payable to Ballyfoyle Agricultural show CLG and must have all necessary details and information.

  4. A person entering an Exhibit and failing to send same for exhibition shall forfeit the entry fee.

  5. Exhibitors are reminded that whilst every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of exhibits, Ballyfoyle Agricultural  will not be responsible for any loss or damage, nor will the Show be accountable for any accident that may occur to any person attending the show, be they visitor, exhibitor or otherwise.

  6. Exhibitors accept that the Judges’ decision is FINAL in all cases. ANY abuse/harassment of Judges/Stewards/Officials will not be tolerated. Where a dispute arises, the matter will be dealt with under Rule 7 and in accordance with the ISA disciplinary procedures as appropriate.

  7. Objections in any class MUST be lodged in writing with the Secretary before 4:00pm on Show Day. All objections must be accompanied by a fee of €20.00, which will be forfeited if the objection is not upheld.

  8. No prize awarded unless 2 compete; no 2nd prize awarded unless 3 compete and no 3rd prize unless 5 compete. This rule will be waived should the Judge consider there is special merit and record same in their book at the time of judging.

  9. Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show CLG reserves the right of refusing entries, varying prize lists and arrangements, or removing any animal or other exhibit, at any time during the show, and shall in no way be liable for any claim for compensation arising out of the holding of, or the abandonment or alteration of the date of the show.

  10. Should any objection be made to any successful animal in a class on the grounds of height, the Stewards of the class shall have the animal examined by the show's veterinary surgeon, whose decision shall be final.

  11. The pony section will be run under the Irish Pony Society Rules.

  12. Refreshments will be supplied on the grounds.

  13. The Prize List is issued subject to the General Rules and Conditions of the show

  14. Ballyfoyle Agricultural show CLG has the option of cancelling or amalgamating any class where less than three entries have been received.

  15. Animals entered to compete in the Irish Draught Mare classes must be registered in the Irish Draught studbook and have an I.H.R. number.

  16. All foals must be led at this show.

  17. All entries in Horse classes must have an UEL number or equivalent.

  18. Judging in the Horse Section must commence at 9am

  19. Exhibitors of animals are requested to have their own Insurance Cover & Public Liability.

  20. The Irish Shows Association Levy of 5% will be deducted from all prize money in the relevant sections: horses, ponies and  sheep.

  21. Winners of qualifiers are themselves responsible for entering their animals (or exhibits) for the FINAL. On completion of judging, they must attend the Show Secretary’s Office within ONE HOUR, and complete the necessary documentation and pay entry fee for the FINAL.

  22. Ballyfoyle Agricultural show CLG will not be responsible for any errors in either Entry Forms, Schedule, or Show Book.

  23. Cars are parked at owners’ risk.

  24. Any handler whose animal is not under his/her control may be asked to remove said animal from the arena or show field at the discretion of the Safety Officers, Judge or Stewards.

  25. Trade Stand Owners must have their own Public Liability Insurance Certificate.

  26. All Exhibitors must display their numbers so that they can be easily seen and read.

  27. Safety Officers must be obeyed at all times.

  28. Stallions are not eligible to compete in the Horse and Pony Sections due to insurance regulations.

  29. Only competent persons are allowed to exhibit animals

  30. All entries must be in the Show Book – insurance regulations.

  31. Cups and Trophies must be returned to the Society before closing date for entries. Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show requires the signature of the Perpetual Cup / Trophy winners for receipt of same from the show. The person to whom the Cup / Trophy is awarded gives an undertaking that the Cup / Trophy will be returned to the Show Secretary in as good a condition as it was received, at least 14 days prior to the date of the succeeding show. NO PERPETUAL CUP / TROPHY CAN BE WON OUTRIGHT.