Longford Ploughing Championships boasts a wealth of top class music and entertainment

There will be lots of live music on site at the Longford Ploughing Championships starting with Creeva at 12-noon this Sunday.

They will be followed by David Orohoe and Darragh McCabe, and next on stage is the one and only Ruaile Buaile, an exciting bunch of five who leave a trail of sold out venues wherever they go.

Ruaile Buaile are looking forward to this spacious outdoor venue and they are a real treat for music lovers with a passion for lively trad.

A&C Country Jiving are back for the Ploughing Jiving competition.

READ NEXT: 'Over 50 dead' Longford County Council's 'sincere sympathy' for farmers after sheep kills

The dance floor is being provided with compliments of Longford Ploughing, so make sure to get all your friends and family out to enjoy this celebration of the Spring Equinox.

Someone somewhere will be watching out for the Most Appropriate dressed Lady, sponsored by Chrisse McCormack, McCormack agricultural contractors. There is a Gent’s award also, so everyone is in with a chance.

There are also lots of celebrities attending the event this year and they might even chance a bit of ploughing.

Celebrities include Farmer Phil, Eoin Lynch, Eleanor and Finnian (Oakdale farm), Father Phil (Derek Stewart) and Grassmen.

Meanwhile, all Ploughing entries must be in by Thursday, March 19. Contact Tom Bannon on 087 9691176 or John Maye on 087 7848206.

READ NEXT: County Longford Ploughing Championships ‘a great event to bring the community together’

Please note all tractor and vintage competitions are on Stubble Ground. Horse and Loy are on Grass Field.