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Lots for Everyone in 2015 Iverk Show Prize List
The 2015 prize schedule is packed full of classes and competitions and is probably the biggest ever. There is something in it for everyone.
‘It is a great pleasure for me to launch this prize schedule’ said new chairman Robert Dowley. ‘With a total prize fund of almost €80,000 the show continues to grow from year to year’
In fact with the introduction of side saddle classes this year and carriage driving last year the schedule may be including classes that were part of the Iverk Show when it began in 1826. ‘I am sure these were included in the schedule of the very first show 189 year ago,’ Robert said.
The Lord Bessborough began the show to encourage local farmers and growers to produce more and better quality livestock, garden produce and handmade crafts. The vintage section of the show certainly reflects times past. Steam engines, tractors and hand tools on display are lovingly restored and cared for by their dedicated owners. We owe them a great debt of gratitude for giving us the opportunity to relive many forgotten but happy memories.
The Waterford News reported on the 1897 show as follows
On last Tuesday, by the kind permission of Viscount Duncannon, the seventy-first show of horses, cattle, sheep, etc. under the auspices of the Iverk Fanning Society, came off in the Bessborough Demense at Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
The exhibits were more numerous than those of last year and of better quality and all the arrangements in connection with the show, which was certainly of a highly successful character, were simply perfect.
The Jumping Competition, the most attractive feature of the show was witnessed by a large assemblage of spectator. Mr. Martin Murphy, J.P. the genial proprietor of the Waterford and Tramore Racecourses, presented a silver cup, value £10 -10s - 0d, for the best performer of four years old and upwards.
The judges were highly pleased with the cows and heifers exhibited, and a distinct improvement was noticed when compared with former years.
Turkeys were good; geese fair; and fowl poor. The green crops, notwithstanding an unfavourable season were productive and remarkably well cultivated. There was a good show of roots but competition very poor. The apples were the finest seen this year, both for variety and quality. Flowers - there were very few entries and not much taste shown.
The aim of the show is still the same – to display the best. So if you want to be part of this great event you can download the prize schedule from our website www.iverkshow.ie or contact the office on 051 644621 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you enter on line on time you will be included in a draw for €100.
Three All Ireland Championship Finals for Iverk Show 2015
This year there will be three All Ireland Championship finals at Iverk Show. They are
- The Aldi, ABP Cahir and Irish Angus Society bull calf championships
- The All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Team Championship sponsored by Investec Wealth and Investment and
- The All Ireland Show Driving Championship sponsored by Quinn’s of Baltinglass
The Aldi, ABP and Irish Angus Society bull calf championships
This fantastic competition in fact has two finals. One is for Irish Angus bull calves born between 1st September and the 31st December 2014 and the other for bull claves born between 1st January and the 30th April 2015.
The first prize in each championship is €2,000.
To get to the final exhibitors must qualify at another show. The qualifying shows are Tralee, Bandon, Clonakilty, Gorey, Charleville, Athlone, Mullingar, Ossary, Longford, Bonniconlon, Nenagh, Cappamore, Roscommon, Mohill and Iverk itself has a qualifier before the final.
The All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Team Championship
The Iverk Show wishes to welcome Investec Wealth and Investment to the Show for the first time. The qualifying system returns to this event after an absence of a couple of years
For the winner the prize is €1,000 and trophy. To encourage owners of young mare to participate there will be an extra prize of €100 awarded to the highest placed mare six years old and younger
The qualifying shows are Adamstown, Athenry, Ballymoney, Ballymote, Bannow and Rathangan, Barryroe, Bridgestown, Cappamore, Carnew, Charleville, Clogher Valley, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Galway, Gorey, Kildysart, Loughrea, Mullingar, Omagh and Tullow.
The All Ireland Show Driving Championship
Introduced last year for the first time the Carriage Driving classes were a major success both with exhibitors and spectators. The championship is generously sponsored by Quinn’s of Baltinglass
Like the other championship finals exhibitors must qualify. The qualifying shows are Adamstown, Bridgestown, Carbery, Carnew, Cork, Dundalk, Enniscorthy, Kilmacanogue and Tinahely
Full details and conditions on these championships can be found on the Irish Shows Association website www.irishshows.org
Read more: Three All Ireland Championship Finals for Iverk Show 2015
Mare and Foal Championship Returns
The Iverk Show which will be celebrating its 189th birthday this year is pleased to announce that the All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Team Championship final with qualifiers are returning to the show this year. After an absence of a couple of years this is a welcome return for one of the most popular championships of the season.
The aim of the championship is to identify good quality broodmares that are breeding quality foals that will have a future in the sport horse industry. The mare and foal will be judged as a unit.
In a hugely exciting development ‘Investec Wealth and Investment’ have come on board for the first time and are sponsoring the competition to the value of €4300 with a first prize of €1,000. A new special prize of €100 will be awarded to the highest placed six year old mare and under.
Important New Changes to Trade Stand Bookings 2015
Trade Stand Exhibitors
The Iverk Show is Irelands Oldest Agricultural Show and is now one of the country’s premier one day family events with attendance close to 20,000.
The success of the show over the past few years has put pressure on demand for trade spaces both indoor and outdoor.
With this in mind the show committee have decided that
All trade stands need to have booked in their stand and payment’s lodged in full with the Show a minimum of seven days prior to show day that is Friday 14th August 2015.
All up to date insurance details must accompany booking form.
Read more: Important New Changes to Trade Stand Bookings 2015
Welcome to the World of Flower Arranging
Here are some tips to help you improve your flower arranging. We look forward to seeing you exhibit in the classes at Iverk Show.
ABP - ALDI All Ireland Irish Angus Bull Calf Championship Launch
Minister Simon Coveney TD Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, pictured with Aldi, APB Ireland & The Irish Angus Cattle Society representatives and some of the Iverk Show committee at the launch on Thursday the 3rd April..
IVERK SHOW – A continuing successful show
Saturday's Iverk Show (24 August, 2013) was an outstanding success with a major increase in attendance, plus a big increase in the numbers of Trade Stands. Quality was the main feature in all Sections of the Show. Matt Dempsey, former editor of the Farmers' Journal opened the Show.
The Iverk Show Official Launch
We had the launch of our Show on Monday 12th August in Kildalton College - we had a fantastic turnout of Sponsors & Committee Members!!! Thank you to each & everyone of you for attending!!!
The Iverk Show Gathering 2013
This year’s Show, which takes place on Saturday the 24th of August at the Show Grounds in Piltown, will incorporate the Gathering in its schedule, to encourage our emigrants to come back to Piltown for a few days & see how much the area has changed & developed since they left for foreign lands. Invitations have been sent to many & the Committee have drawn up numerous things for people to see & do & hopefully they will give the attendance at the Show a major boost.
