AGS Dublin Show 2024 Trophies

Photos by RORY O’HANLON George Sevastopulo Award Open Section aggregate Paddy Smith, Navan PRIZE POINTS: first:24 second:3 third:1 Barney Johnson Trophy Intermediate Section aggregate Maeve Spotswood, Bray PRIZE POINTS: first:8 second:3 third:1 Termonfeckin Trophy Novice Section aggregate Aine-Maire Ni Mhurchu, Dublin PRIZE POINTS: first:15 second:3 third:1 David Shackleton Trophy best ...(more below)
April 28, 2024
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George Sevastopulo Award

Open Section aggregate
Paddy Smith, Navan
PRIZE POINTS: first:24 second:3 third:1

Barney Johnson Trophy

Intermediate Section aggregate
Maeve Spotswood, Bray
PRIZE POINTS: first:8 second:3 third:1

Termonfeckin Trophy

Novice Section aggregate
Aine-Maire Ni Mhurchu, Dublin
PRIZE POINTS: first:15 second:3 third:1

David Shackleton Trophy

best pan Primulaceae
Gavin Moore, Dublin 18
Androsace studiosorum

Violet flowering plant in a terracotta pot, ideal for alpine gardening and container planting, showcasing vibrant blooms and lush green foliage, perfect for garden enthusiasts.

Jacki Troughton-Smith Trophy

best pan Ericaceae
Gordon Toner, Limavady
Rhododendron ‘Ginny Gee’

Pink-flowered azalea in terracotta pot, alpine garden society plant display, flowering shrub for rock gardens and containers.

Margaret Orsi Bowl

best plant from North America
NOT AWARDED

Waverley Trophy

best plant in Intermediate Section
Triona Corcoran, Dublin
Primula henrici

Primula auricula flowering plant in terracotta pot for alpine gardening with gravel soil, popular among alpine garden enthusiasts and suitable for rock gardens or container planting.

Liam Byrne Award

best plant in Novice Section
Judy Barry, Kilcock
Boronia pinnata

Alpine Garden Society flower in a terracotta pot showcasing delicate, colourful alpine plants perfect for rock gardens and cold climates.

Farrer Medal

Best plant in the Show
Paddy Smith, Navan
Gentiana verna

Blue flowering plants in terracotta pot held by smiling elderly man, indoor setting with grey brick wall, gardening enthusiast, alpine gardening, garden society member, plant enthusiast, Alpine Garden Society event.
Blue violets in a terracotta pot, alpine garden plants, vibrant blue flowering plants for rock gardens, Garden Society, blue and white blossoms, easy-care alpine flowers, garden plant collection, colourful alpine flora for outdoor spaces.

Ulster Group Trophy

Class 76 – 3 pans rock plants grown from seed
Paddy Smith, Navan

Blue flowering alpines in pots, including Gentiana and種 new alpine garden plant varieties, showcasing vibrant colours and diverse foliage, ideal for alpine garden enthusiasts and collectors.

Brian Wood Trophy

Class 157 – 1 pan rock plant grown from seed
Dionysia aretioides
Keith O’Meara, Palmerstown

Pink primula plant in terracotta pot with gravel mulch, perfect for alpine gardening and small garden containers.

Presentation of Plants

Class 160 – 1 pan rock plant shown by a new exhibitor
Willie Reardon, Blackrock

Vivid lily-like flowers blooming in a terracotta pot, surrounded by lush green foliage, representing rare alpine plants showcased by the Alpine Garden Society.

Bill MacKenzie Trophy

Class 17 – 3 pans rock plants native to any one continent.
Paddy Smith, Navan

Vibrant blue alpine flowers in black pots with gravel, showcasing the beauty of alpine gardening and plant cultivation. Perfect for enthusiasts of alpine plants and garden design.

AGS Medal

Class 1 – 6 pans rock plants.
NOT AWARDED

AGS Medal

Class 50 – 6 pans rock plants (not more than two of any one genus)
NOT AWARDED

AGS Award

Class 90 – 6 pans rock plants
NOT AWARDED

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Paddy Smith, Navan
Gentiana verna, pale blue

Blue alpine flowers in terracotta pot, gardening, alpine plant cultivation, garden display, flower arrangement.

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Billy Moore, Dublin 14
Ramonda myconi

Violet primrose in a green pot, showcasing early spring flowering, suitable for alpine gardens and rockeries.

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Paddy Smith, Navan
Gentiana dinarica alba

Violet blue flowers of Ladybell plant in black pot with gravel, close-up of Alpine flora, cultivated for garden and alpine plant collections, part of Alpine Garden Society gardening enthusiasts.

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Billy Moore, Dublin 14
Arisaema kiushianum

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