Lorcan Bourke from Bord Bia makes the presentation of the winning prize to Thomas Carr from Kilbeggan, Westmeath with (left) Catherine Gallagher, Irish Shows Association and (right) Tullamore Show Horticulture organiser John Donohue at the Bord Bia All Ireland Quality Potato Championship at the 2016 Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show in Blueball, Tullamore. Picture: Jeff Harvey
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The winner saw off competition from finalists selected at agricultural shows around the country.
Judges were instructed to select the best entry from dishes of six potatoes of any variety.
According to the competition’s rules, “each tuber should be free from skin blemishes, be true to type, and weigh approximately 6oz (170g)”.
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Judging criteria focused on quality, favouring floury, high-dry-matter varieties popular with Irish consumers.
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The winner saw off competition from finalists selected at agricultural shows around the country.
Judges were instructed to select the best entry from dishes of six potatoes of any variety.
According to the competition’s rules, “each tuber should be free from skin blemishes, be true to type, and weigh approximately 6oz (170g)”.
Judging criteria focused on quality, favouring floury, high-dry-matter varieties popular with Irish consumers.
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