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Allianz Scarecrow Wood at Garden Show Ireland 2015

 

Scarecrows on the move! Primary school children from Integrated Schools throughout Northern Ireland have once again created the colourful scarecrows which take their annual sojourn at Garden Show Ireland. This year they are heading down to the woods in Antrim Castle Gardens' beautiful parkland. The 2015 Allianz Scarecrow Wood inhabitants will include festive characters who are Colourful & Fun as well as Eco-Friendly, Scary and Traditional Scarecrows!

 

2014 Winners Allianz Scarecrow Wood

Category: Best Overall Scarecrow

Winner: Maine Integrated Primary School, Tony. McCoy

Judges' comments: "stand out!"

Highly Commended: Forge Integrated Primary School, I can, Can Can

Judges' comments: "fulfilled the brief!"

Category: Sporting Hero Scarecrow

Winner: Maine Integrated Primary School, Tony McCoy

Judges' comments: "stand out", "clever", "great effort and design"

Highly Commended: Round Tower, Wendy

Judges' comments: "great colour and use of the bike"

Category: Traditional Scarecrow

Winner: Rathenraw Integrated Primary School, Ted the Tatty Scarecrow

Judges' comments: "charming", "fits the bill"

Highly Commended: Kilbroney Integrated Primary School, Brian O'Driscoll

Judges' comments: "man of the moment! Great presence"

Category: Scariest Scarecrow

Winner: Cranmore Integrated Primary School, Mrs Keen to be Green

Judges' comments: "great use of colours", "imposing", "eye catching"

Highly Commended: Roe Valley Integrated Primary School, Spooky Serena

Judges' comments: "great hat and stars"

Category: Most Eco Friendly Scarecrow

Winner: Forge Integrated Primary School, I can, Can Can

Judges' comments: "very clever reuse of materials", "lovely face!"

Highly Commended: Phoenix Integrated Primary School, Gumbie

Judges' comments: "well made", "fantastic colours and feathers"

Source: Garden Show Ireland