The Irish Shows Association and Arva Show present the All Ireland Home Preserve Championship Final
Sponsored by: Breffni Landscapes PRIZE FUND €600

RULES AND CONDITIONS:
(1) Display 3 pots of preserves from each section below. Pots used to be no bigger than 454g or1lb - all the same size
   - Soft Fruits 
   - Stoned Fruits
   - Marmalade
Max. space allowed 22cm x 22cm

(2) Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation.
(3) Lids only to be used
(4) all three pots to be labelled
(5) No biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit
(6) Simple presentation only required
(7) This competition is confined to amateurs
(8) Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
(9) The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
(10) In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
(11) A special class will be held at each qualifying show
(12) All preserves will be sampled.
(13) The judge's decision at all stages of the competition is final
(14) Exhibits are displayed at owner's risk
(15) For the final, fresh pots of preserves must be entered
(16) An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland Final
These rules to be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules

ENTRY FREE To Qualifying Show  €3 To Final €6

Final: Arva Show 26th July 2026

Qualifying Shows