THE LEGACY OF THE CUPS PRESENTED TO KILDYSART SHOW

For over eight decades, the Kildysart Agricultural Show has celebrated excellence in farming, breeding, craft and community spirit. At the heart of this celebration are the cups presented to each class – a symbol of achievement, dedication and pride.

Horses:
Clashmore Cup: Irish Draught Mare
Presented by: Gerry & Eric Fitzgerald, Gerry being the first PRO of Kildysart Show.

J.J Bugler Cup: Yearling Colt/Gelding
Presented by J.J Bugler in 1969

Shanahea Perpetual Cup: 2 Year Old Filly Class
Presented By: The late Bill Keane, Shanahea

Grovehill Perpetual Cup: 2 Year Old Colt/Gelding
Presented by: Cyril Conway, Lissycasey

Paddy Moloney Perpetual Cup: 3 Year Old Gelding
Presented By: The Moloney family memory of their father Paddy, former treasurer
and vice-chairman of Kildysart Show.

Leo McInerney Perpetual Cup: Best 3 Year Old Filly – Non Thoroughbred
Presented by: Leo McInerney

Jamesy & Claire Meere Perpetual Cup: Winner of All Ireland 2 Year Old Filly
Presented by: Jamesy & Claire Meere

Kieran O’Sullivan Perpetual Trophy: Champion Young Horse of the Show
Presented by: John O’Sullivan in member of his father Kieran, of Slievedooley,
Labasheeda, a well-known exhibitor of Kildysart Show.

Sean Garry Memorial Cup: Coloured Horse
Presented by: Mary Garry (deceased) in memory of her son Sean.

Finn Brothers Perpetual Challenge Cup: Heavyweight Non Thoroughbred
Brood Mare
Presented by: The Finn Brothers, Lacknashannagh

Donnellan Brothers Perpetual Challenge Cup: Lightweight Non Thoroughbred
Brood Mare
Presented by: Donnellan Brothers, Ballylean. The Donnellan Brothers cup was first
presented in 1985 which is now in its 40 th year.

PJ Kelly Perpetual Challenge Cup: Colt Foal

Presented by Councillor PJ Kelly, Lissycasey. PJ was a great exhibitor of our show
and sadly since we last gathered, PJ has passed away. May he rest in peace.

Ferryboat Inn Perpetual Challenge Cup: Filly Foal
Presented by: John O’Donoghue (deceased) of the Ferryboat Inn.

J.J Costelloe Perpetual Challenge Cup: Mare & Foal Judged as a Unit
Presented by: The Costelloe Family, Darragh, in memory of their father John
Costelloe.

Miko Finn Perpetual Memorial Cup: Champion Foal
Presented by: Mary Madden in memory of her father Miko, former member of
Kildysart Show.

Tír na nÓg Perpetual Cup: Pony Lunging
Presented by: Michale and Frances Farren, Kildysart.

Clonderlaw Perpetual Cup: 3 Year Old Horse – Lunging
Presented: The O’Halloran Family in memory of Michael O’Driscoll

Kevin O’Dea Perpetual Memorial Cup: Champion Donkey
Presented by: The O’Dea, Six Crosses, in memory of Kevin

Working and Show Hunter Pony Cups
A.I.B Perpetual Cup: Champion Cup
Presented by: Allied Irish Banks, Kildysart in 1975.

Show Jumping Cups:
Ennis Glass Trophy: 1 Metre Jumping Competition
Presented by: The Talty Family, Ennis.

Dan Greene Memorial Cup: 1.10 Metre Jumping Competition
Presented in 1966 with permission of the relatives of Peadar Clancy.

O’Keefe Cup: Stone Wall
Presented by: Dr William O’Keefe in 1942 (Year of First Show)

Cattle Cups:
J.J Kelly (Ballylean) Memorial Cup: Best Shorthorn Heifer
Presented By: The Kelly Family (Ballylean)

Shorepark Cup: Aggregate of Points in Classes 1-21
Presented by: Michael Hogan MRCVS (deceased) former chairman in 1960

Tom Lillis Memorial Cup: Champion Shorthorn of the Show
Presented By: Lillis Family, Shragh, Doonbeg

Cahercon Cup: Best Dairy Cow
Presented by: John Joe Cleary and Gerard Hannon

De Courcy Cup: Cow and Calf Judged as a Unit
Presented by: The De Courcy Family in Limerick, in 1946.

Martin O’Neill Cup: Shorthorn Cow in Milk
Presented by: Martin O’Neill (deceased) Kilfinny, Adare, Co. Limerick in 1974.

Bernard O’Halloran Cup: Heifer Calf Non Pedigree
Presented by: Bernard O’Halloran (Deceased) Tulla

Patrick McNamara Perpetual Memorial Cup: Commercial Champion of the
Show
Presented by: The McNamara Family in memory of Patrick, former secretary of
Kildysart Show.

L.T Scott Shield: Originally for 2 Year Old Non Registered Shorthorn Heifer
Presented by: The Scott Family in 1943

O’Kelly Cup: Yearling Heifer
Presented by: The O’Kelly Family Mullagh in 1946

Goats:
Gerard Ginnane Memorial Cup

Sheep:
The Flan Casey Perpetual Cup: Awarded to the Champion Sheep of the Show
Presented by: Flan Casey

Exhibition Hall Winners:
O’Doherty Perpetual Cup: Aggregate of Points Classes 1-42 Farm
Produce/Horticulture/Fruit)
Presented by: O’Doherty Family, Kilrush

McMahon Bros. Perpetual Cup (Aggregate of points in Farm Produce)
Presented by: McMahon Bros Cycle Shop, Ennis.

Marbo Perpetual Cup: Aggregate of Points in Home Baking/Jams/Eggs
Presented by: Mangan Bros. Ennis

Kildysart I.C.A Perpetual Cup: Fruit Cake
Presented by: Dennis Maurer, Ennis

Paddy O’Connell Perpetual Memorial Cup: Aggregate of Points in the School
Section

Presented By: The O’Connell Family Cahercon

Walsh Perpetual Cup: Aggregate of Points in Horticulture
Presented By: Mr. Patrick McMahon M.P.S.I (deceased) former chairman, secretary
and treasurer of the show.

The Gortglass Farm Cup: Aggregate of Points from Class 319-325
Presented By: Keith Ranalow

Jack and Breda Garry Memorial (Best Dahlia)
Presented by: Mary Garry Finn (Deceased).

The Jamie Graham Perpetual Memorial Cup: Handwriting:
Sponsored By: Teresa O’Hare

Danny O’Connell Perpetual Memorial Cup: Childrens Wildflowers
Presented by: Mrs. Pamela O’Connell in memory of her husband Danny, formerly of
Cahercon (a former member of Kildysart Show).

J.J Hennerty Perpetual Memorial Cup: Best Gladioli
Presented By: J.J Hennerty, a former exhibitor of the show.

Dogs:
The Yvonne O Hare Perpetual Cup: Awarded to the Champion Dog of the Show
Presented By: Yvonne O’Hare

Vintage:
The Brendan Price Memorial Cup
Presented by: Pat Custy