Qualifier: The Irish Shows Association & Ballyshannon Agricultural present THE ALL IRELAND TRADITIONAL HANDMADE CRAFT FINAL
Sponsored by: White Hotel Group, Head Office, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
RULES AND CONDITIONS 
1. All items must be the sole work of the exhibitor. 
2. Each exhibit must consist of 1 Article from point A plus 1 other article from points B, C or D making - Total of 2 Articles: 
a) Any article using tweed e.g. Picture (Min Size 12”x12” - Max Size 18”x18” excluding the frame and mount), Cushion (Min Size 16”x16” - Max Size 18”x18”) or skirt (Adult size only) 
b) Any article in coloured or self-coloured embroidery made in the current year. 
c) Hand Knit cardigan lumber jacket or jumper, (Adult size only). 
d) Any article in cotton crochet using no thicker than a No 20 cotton thread. 
3. All the above to be made in the current year 
4. The items to be displayed as one exhibit 
5. Any item the judge feels is produced by any other method other than hand shall be disqualified. 
6. A special class will be held at each qualifying show. 
7. Two entries may qualify from each qualifying show for the final, if judges agree that the standard is high enough a second entry may be qualified. The Qualifiers from each of these shows will go forward to the final to be held at the Ballyshannon Agricultural Show, on Sunday 16th August. 
8. Each of the successful qualifiers will receive a rosette on appearance at the final. 9. Judge’s decision will be final at all stages of the competition. 
10. Exhibits are displayed at owners risk 
11. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General rules, together with Ballyshannon Show Rules. 
12. Exhibits must be in place for judging by 10.30am on Sunday 16th August 2026. 13. Exhibits cannot be removed from final before 4.30pm. 
14. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final 
Its important exhibitors check measurements stated under the Rules & Conditions 
PRIZES 1st €300 & Perpetual Trophy 2nd €200 – 3rd €100 - 4th€60 - 5th €50 - 6th €40 Entry fee: To qualifying Show €3 / To final €6
FINAL: BALLYSHANNON SHOW Sunday 16th August 2026