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IN20: All-Ireland Preserves Championship - Midleton Show 2026
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Indoors ➤ Baking
Sun 24th May 2026
THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & ARVA SHOW PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by: Breffni Landscapes
PRIZE FUND €600
RULES AND CONDITIONS
- Display three pots of preserves from each section below. Pots used to be no bigger than 454gms. (1lb) all the same size
- Soft Fruits
- Stoned Fruits
- Marmalade
- Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation
- Lids only to be used.
- All three pots to be labelled
- No biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit.
- Simple presentation only required.
- The competition is confined to amateurs.
- Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
- The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
- In the event of a signed and written objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
- A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
- All preserves will be sampled.
- The judge’s decision at all stages of the competition is final
- Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
- For the final fresh pots of preserves must be entered.
- An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.
These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules
Entry fee: To qualifying Show: €3 To final: €6
No entries permitted on day of event.
Location:
Arts & Crafts Cottage
Entry Fee:
€3.00
Date:
Mon, 25th May, 2026