93: Qualifier: THE ALL IRELAND CROSSBRED BREEDING EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP
Qualifier: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & CASTLEREA SHOW
PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND CROSSBRED BREEDING EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP Prize Fund: €2,500
SPONSORED BY: June & Barry Gill - Kearney’s Chemist Castlerea
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The competition is open to all Breeds of Crossbred Lambs.
2. An Exhibitor shall qualify a maximum of two lambs for the final.
3. Lambs qualifying for this final are ineligible for entry to other classes at Castlerea Show.
4. All lambs must be homebred on the farm of the exhibitor.
5. Two lambs in each qualifying show may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree the standard is high enough.
6. All exhibitors must wear a white coat and have their number clearly visible at the final.
7. The exhibitor must fill out their own qualifying card at each qualifying show.
8. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA general rules together with Castlerea Show rules.
PRIZES FUND: Champion: €600 & Sash – 2nd €400 – 3rd €300 – 4th €200
5th €100 – 6th to 20th €60. Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show: €10 To Final: €15
FINAL:CASTLEREA SHOW Monday 3rd August 2026
All sheep must be penned in at 12.30pm for judging at 1.00pm (Rule 5 of the show rules apply)
All sheep must be individually identified with ear tags issued in accordance with the NSIS. All sheep being moved must be accompanied by the completed dispatch document. The movement of sheep to and from Ag shows within the state must be recorded on an AIM. All movements must be recorded on your flock register. All groups of sheep must be by the same breeder.Each group of 4 to include Hogget, Ewe Hogget, Ewe Lamb, and Ram lamb.