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20 May 2022
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Just one long line of cars trying to leave the National Ploughing Championships
Disappointed crowds who made their way to Screggan for Day 2 of the National Ploughing Championships are now experiencing even more lengthy delays as they try to make their way home.
Gardai and stewards are on the roads trying to ease the gridlock but the delays are being exacerbated as still more cars are on their way to the now cancelled event. Gardai are urging motorists to be patient.
#ploughing18 Gardaí & stewards currently on all routes working to ease traffic volumes. Please be patient & exercise caution. Put safety first on your journey home. pic.twitter.com/X24bRHYou0
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 19, 2018
The decision to cancel day two was only taken shortly before 12pm after the organisers had twice the delayed the opening time due to Storm Ali.
Also read: Storm Ali causes travel chaos as railway line between Longford and Edgeworthstown is closed
The decision to initially go ahead with the event was taken despite the fact that Offaly was one of the counties under a Status Orange Wind Warning as of yesterday afternoon.
Also read: Tree falls onto car as crowds head to Ploughing 2018
WATCH: Shocking footage shows Storm Ali damage inside Ploughing site
Wolfe Tones and Longford hurler Cathal Mullane with his wife Edel and daughters Hollie & Marnie Picture: Syl Healy
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