136: 3 Plain Scones
Head of Section: Sandra Byrne 0879694087
ENTRIES
Entries must be submitted ONLINE by Friday 29th May 2026
DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS
All exhibits must be brought to the showgrounds on Saturday 13th June 2026 between 9.00am and 12.00 noon
REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
No exhibits may be removed before 5.00pm on Show Day (Sunday 14th June 2026)
Deary Cup – Adult Arts & Crafts
McGahon Cup – Knitting
Florence Lennon Shield – Crochet
Bellingham Cup – Baking
Peter Hughes Cup - Photography
The exhibitor accumulating the highest total number of points will be deemed the winner
Prize money for Third Place will be awarded only where there are more than eight entries in the class.
ICA Competitions – Members Only
ENTRIES
Entries must be submitted ONLINE by Friday 29th May 2026
DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS
All exhibits must be brought to the showgrounds on Saturday 13th June 2026 between 9.00am and 12.00 noon
REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
No exhibits may be removed before 5.00pm on Show Day (Sunday 14th June 2026)
Important Entry Condition
Competitions in the ICA Section at the Dundalk Show are open exclusively to members of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA).
This section showcases the outstanding skills and creativity of ICA members across cookery, baking, crafts, floral art, and domestic arts. Entries are judged to a high standard, celebrating tradition, presentation, and craftsmanship.
Please note:
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Competitions are strictly open to current ICA members only
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Any exhibitor entering a class in the ICA Section may NOT enter the same or similar class in the Dundalk Show open competitions
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Proof of ICA membership may be required
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All entries must comply with the published rules and schedules
This rule is in place to ensure fairness and to maintain a clear distinction between ICA-only classes and open Dundalk Show competitions.
No entries permitted on day of event.
About the ICA
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) is the largest women’s association in Ireland, with circa 6,000 members and over 440 Guilds nationwide.
We cook, travel, craft, learn, and socialise, building strong connections within our communities.
The aim of the ICA is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable organisation that offers support, friendship, personal development, education, and lifelong learning for women of all ages.
Our members regularly:
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Learn new skills
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Participate in local charity initiatives
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Actively engage in their local communities
As an ICA member, your voice is heard locally, at county level, and nationally. Through our representative structure, we work to ensure that women’s interests, family policies, and community values remain central to government policy—both nationally and within local authorities.
With over 110 years of history, the ICA continues to nurture the Irish language, Irish culture, and traditional heritage crafts, ensuring these important skills and traditions are preserved and passed on to future generations.
The ICA is a registered charity.
Charity Number: RCN 20206788
Mission Statement
The objectives of the Association are to bring women together in fellowship and, through co-operative effort, to develop and improve the standard of rural and urban life in Ireland, while having due regard for Irish culture and encouraging the use of the Irish language in the affairs of Bantracht na Tuaithe.