- Entries must be made on the prescribed Forms, accompanied by the proper entrance fees, otherwise the Entry will not be accepted and the exhibits will not be allowed to compete.
- All exhibits must be bona fide property of the exhibitor at the time of entry and there must be no substitution for the animal or article entered in any Class.
- All the prizewinners (Horses) must be examined by a V.S. except in the Jumping, driving and Foal Classes. The judgement of the V.S. shall be final and shall be regarded as confidential for the show committee unless otherwise deemed necessary and shall be limited to a certificate of "sound or unsound". In Classes where height is a qualification prizewinners shall be measured by a V.S. to be measured as shod when exhibited
- No objection shall be received against a Judge's or V.S. awards and any objection shall be on the grounds of misdescription or any other matters must be made in writing and lodged with the Secretary at the office before 2pm accompanied by a deposit of €25.00 which may be forfeited should the objection be deemed frivo-lous. Objections on the grounds of wrong valuation or bona fide ownership will be received within 8 days of the show and no later.
- No animal will be allowed to compete if bearing any mark of ownership and all exhibits, whether for competition or otherwise are shown at exhibitors risk. In no case will the Show Committee accept responsibility. An ordinary initial brand will not disqualify any animal in Cattle or Sheep classes.
- All young horses must be shown in cavesons. Bulls must be secured by a ring in nose with chain or rope attached. All other cattle must be led in suitable hal-ters. This rule is strictly enforced.
- No Steward shall attend on the Judge's or remain in the Ring during the judging of a Class in which he is an exhibitor and no person shall enter the Ring while judging proceeds, except the Judges, Stewards and those in charge of animals.The exhibits of owners violating this rule shall be disqualified from receiving a prize.
- No exhibitor whatsoever shall in any way communicate with a Judge, or remain in the Ring, or Hall during judging of a Class in which he is an exhibitor, except in charge of an animal and no person shall enter the Ring while judging proceeds except the Judges, Stewards and those in charge of animals. The owners of exhibits violating this rule shall be disqualified from receiving a prize. The term ‘ring’ to apply to place in which class is being judged.
- No exhibit shall leave the Show Ground until 4.00pm or until after written permission be obtained from the secretary.
- The committee reserve the right to alter the programme in any way it hereafter laid down.deems necessary and exhibitors must be prepared to abide by any regulations
- All entries are received subject to these rules, and any exhibitor who violates or ignores them shall forfeit any prize he may win and same shall revert to the society.
- Exhibitors who do not strictly conform to all conditions and rules, or who disobey the orders of the Show Yard Committee will be immediately dismissed from the premises.
- Any act of disobedience to the orders of the Stewards or Officials of the Show by any exhibitor, will render liable to forfeiture of prizes awarded to said exhibitor and the offender will be immediately dismissed from the ground.
- If the stewards of the Show entertain a doubt as to whether any exhibit in the show is not in accordance with the Rules of the Society, it will be competent of them to bring the matter before a meeting of the Committee of Management to be held at the Secretary's office at 2pm to consider objections, irregu-larities, etc, or any other matter brought before them.
- If the Executive Committee be satisfied, after inquiry that anything exhibited be not in accordance with the rules of the Society, it will be competent of them to there and then decide the question of issue and should any fraudulent practices be detected as affecting the exhibitor in question, all such exhibitor's prizes, if any, shall lapse forthwith to the society.
- Where age is a qualification, it is the duty of the Stewards to refuse entry.To the Show Ring any animal that they are satisfied is not of the right age for its class, on the judgement of a Veterinary Surgeon, in case of doubt.
- Neither the nor any of its officers or Servants shall be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that may happen (from any cause of circumstances whatsoever) to exhibitors or their servants. Each exhibitor shall be responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage to or occasioned by or arising from any animal or article exhibited by him, and for the description as given in the Catalogue and shall indemnify the Society against all legal or other proceedings thereto.
- The Show Committee shall have full power to disqualify from exhibition any sheep which is to be considered to be coloured other than the use of ordinary non-bloom dips free from added colouring matter.
- The exhibit willi not be allowed to carry rosette while being shown in any class.
- The Committee reserve the right to refuse entries from any competitor.
- All perpetual Cups and trophies to be held for one year only.
- 5% of all prize money in horses, cattle and sheep classes will be deducted to go to I.S.A. Championship Fund.
- In domestic side, all tickets must be securely attached. Exhibits must not be removed, until after 4.00pm.
- All animals must be led by a competent adult.
- All dogs on leads in Show fields at all times.
- Entry fees are non-returnable
- All entries must be paid for as entered.
- Points awarded, 15 - 3 points, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - point.
- All cups and trophies are perpetual.
30. Horses, ponies and cattle are not allowed to mix with people.
Entries close 26th July at 1pm, late entries will incur extra fee.
Responsibility: Neither the show nor any of its Officers, Officials or Staff shall in any way be responsible or accountable for anything that may happen (from any cause of circumstance whatever to Exhibitors or their exhibits or staff. Stall owners are at their own risk and should provide their own insurance. The show will not be responsible for any damage.
To Qualify for First Prize: There must be at least 3 exhibitors; for second prize 4 exhibitors; for third prize 5 exhibitors. The committee have the power to cancel any class in which there are insufficient entries.
Safety at the Show 2024
Crossmolina Agricultural Show
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
FOR THE ATTENTION OF LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS
We have to adhere to best practices as laid down by Dept. of Agriculture and H.S.A.
In our interest to maintain highest Safety Standards on Show Field.
Please note the following:
- Please observe safety signs.
- Cattle must be haltered at all times
- Led by a competent person
- Livestock must be loaded and unloaded at loading bay.
- Animals must not be tied to trailers
- Supervision and assistance by stewards
- If in doubt of animal's temperament. Err on side of caution.
- Don't be afraid to ask for assistance in time.
- Please co-operate with our safety officers an stewards.
- The committee reserve the right to refuse exhibit.
- No dogs allowed in Marque - all dogs must be on leads.
