The Munster-Connacht Exhibition recently hosted a remarkable Potato and Vegetable Show, showcasing the talents and dedication of individuals passionate about horticulture. The awards and accolades bestowed upon the participants reflect the outstanding quality of produce presented at this prestigious event. Here is a list of the awards and their deserving recipients:

Gold Medal:

• Mr J. F. Williamson, Summer Hill, Mallow, for an exceptional collection of potatoes.

Silver Medal:

• Rev. R. Scott, The Maase, Ennis, for a magnificent display of carnations and picotees.

Section A – For Gentlemen Employing Gardeners:
Class 1 – Two Globe Artichokes:

• 1st Place: Mr R. M. W. Sanders, Charleville Park, Charleville.

Class 2 – Two Cucumbers:

• 1st Place: Major Hickman, Fealoe, Newmarket-on-Fergus.
• 2nd Place: Miss C. Croker, The Grange, Kilmallock.

Class 3 – Six Tomatoes:

• 1st Place: Mr R. M. W. Sanders.
• 2nd Place: Mr John Naylor, Roxboro’, Limerick.

Class 4 – Two Heads of White Celery:

• 1st Place: Mr John Naylor.
• 2nd Place: Mr John Kilkenny, Farming Society Buildings, Ballinasloe.

Class 5 – No Entries.

Class 6 – Twelve Onions:

• 1st Place: Mr T. Kilkenny.
• 2nd Place: Miss Croker.

Class 7 – Twenty-Four Pods of Peas:

• 1st Place: Major Hickman.
• 2nd Place: Mr M. Barry, Blackwater, Limerick.

Class 8 – Three Cauliflowers:

• 1st Place: Mr T. Kilkenny.
• 2nd Place: Mr John Naylor.

Class 9 – Two Cabbages:

• 1st Place: Mr John Naylor.
• 2nd Place: Mr T. Kilkenny.

Class 10 – Three Parsnips:

• 1st Place: Mr T. Kilkenny.
• 2nd Place: Rev. R. Scott.

Class 11 – Two Vegetable Marrows:

• 1st Place: Mr R. M. Sanders.
• 2nd Place: Mr John Naylor.

Class 12 – Eight Stalks of Rhubarb:

• 1st Place: Mr M. Barry.
• 2nd Place: Mr John Naylor.

Class 13 – Collection of Twelve Vegetables:

• 1st Place and Silver Medal from the Horticultural Society of Ireland: Major Hickman.
• 2nd Place: Mr R. M. Sanders.

Class 14 – Six Distinct Varieties of Potatoes:

• 1st Place and Silver Medal: Mr M. Cronin.
• 2nd Place: Major Hickman.
• 3rd Place: Mr T. Kilkenny.

Class 15 – Dish of Cooked Potatoes:

• 1st Place: Mr M. Cronin.
• 2nd Place: Major Hickman.

Section B:
Class 1 – Four Tomatoes:

• 1st Place: Mr E. Stevenson, Ballinacurra, Limerick.

Class 2 – No Entries.

Class 3 – One Cucumber:

• 1st Place: Miss Harpur.

Class 4 – Bunch of White Turnips:

• 1st Place: Rev. R. Scott.
• 2nd Place: Miss Harpur.

Class 5 – Dish of Green Peas:

• 1st Place: Rev. R. Scott.
• 2nd Place: Miss Harpur.

Class 6 – Two Cauliflowers:

• 1st Place: Miss Harpur.

Class 7 – Collection of Eight Vegetables:

• 1st Place: Rev. R. Scott.

Class 8 – Four Distinct Varieties of Potatoes:

• 1st Place: Mr J. F. Williamson.
• 2nd Place: Rev. R. Scott.
• 3rd Place: Miss Harpur.

Class 9 – Dish of Cooked Potatoes:

• 1st Place: Mr J. F. Williamson.

These awards and recognitions celebrate the skill, effort, and dedication of those who have contributed to the Munster-Connacht Exhibition’s Potato and Vegetable Show. The event not only highlights the exceptional produce but also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among horticulture enthusiasts in the region. Congratulations to all the participants for their remarkable achievements!

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 07 August 1906