PRIZE FUND: €500
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. The Soft Feather final is open to all Soft Feather heavy breeding pairs, i.e., Australorp, Barnevelder, Brahma, Cochin, Croad Langshran, Dorking, Faverolles, Frizzle, Marans, New Hampshire Red, Orpington, Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Sussex, & Wyandotte.
2. No more than two pairs from each qualifying show will be eligible to compete in the final.
3. Individual competitors may qualify no more than one pair for the final.
4. Chickens qualifying for entry in the final may not be entered in any other classes at the Swinford Show.
5. The chickens must be penned in the cages provided at the showgrounds by 10.30 am.
6. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m.
7. These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules & Swinford Show Rules.
8. No bedding allowed in show cages.
9. Exhibitors must be owners and be present at the final.
FINAL: SWINFORD SHOW Sun, 24th Aug 2025: Entry Fee - To Qualifying Show: €3. To Final €6
Prizes: 1st - €125, 2nd - €100, 3rd - €75, 4th - €50, 5th - €30, 6th - to 12th €20
Qualifying Shows Athlone Barryroe Bonniconlon Castleblayney Castlerea Castlewellan Clonmany Clonmel Cork Corofin Ennistymon Fermanagh Gorey Granard Grange Lurgan Mountbellew Mullingar Newcastlewest Riverstown Roscommon Tinahely Tullow Virginia.
Exhibitors must pay at the gate.
The committee has decided to maintain the admission fee at €10, keeping the event accessible & affordable for everyone.
Please note that exhibitor passes will not be issued along with exhibitor numbers this year.
We're also pleased to announce that the prize money for our classes has been increased, reflecting our commitment to rewarding excellence.
We believe this event offers outstanding entertainment at a minimal cost, & we look forward to welcoming you!
All entries must be submitted at www.oldcastleshow.ie.
Championship winners will have their photographs taken with their cups on show day; cups will not be removed from the show.
Vouchers or products may be given as an alternative to money.
For enquiries, please get in touch with Michael at 087 3500012.
Perpetual Cup for Overall Best Poultry Exhibit
Sponsored by Eamon & Mary Gillic.
Prizes: 1st place: Bag of Feed (Merchandise); 2nd place: €10; 3rd place: €5.
Birds must be caged by 10 am.
No entries permitted on day of event.