County Longford Ploughing Championships

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Work experience The Transition Year students started their work experience on Friday last. They have tried to get work experience in areas of interest for their future careers. This is an excellent opportunity for these students and we wish them ...

05 Oct 2013 at 11:31

National Ploughing

PHOTO GALLERY: Sun Shines down on 83rd County Longford Ploughing Championships

The sun shone down in all her glory on the 2017 and 83rd COUNTY LONGFORD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS which were held on the lands of Noel and Florence Gillanders in Abbeyshrule in association with Whites Trailers. Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association Anna May McHugh...

13 Sept 2017 at 00:56

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New date for County Longford Ploughing Championships

The 88th COUNTY LONGFORD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS have been rescheduled to Sunday, April 14. The event was scheduled to take place last Sunday, March 24 in Bunlahy, however, the County Longford Ploughing Association announced on the previous Thursday evening that they were postponing...

29 Mar 2024 at 10:00

National Ploughing

Sun sets on most successful Ploughing Championships of all time

The total attendance figure for the 88th Championships came to a record breaking 297,000 visitors over the 3 days, with exhibitors and visitors alike thoroughly enjoying themselves making this the most successful National Ploughing ...

20 Sept 2019 at 19:04

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Ploughing magic: old friendships renewed, sunburnt faces and ice cream in a Longford field

Blessed with glorious sunshine, the spirit of the COUNTY LONGFORD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS flourished again on Sunday after a frustrating break of three years. Patrons and families who flocked to the farm of John & Helen Kiernan at Carragh, Granard, in their droves,...

01 Apr 2022 at 18:00

Farming

Fianna Fail Agriculture spokesperson to attend 84th County Longford Ploughing Championships

Cllr Flaherty made the comments ahead of the opening of the 84th COUNTY LONGFORD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS in Carrickedmond this Sunday. The Lanesboro born Co Councillor will be accompanied to this year's event by Charlie McConalogue TD, Fianna's Spokesperson on...

20 Mar 2018 at 12:34

Farming

Granard will be the venue for County Longford Ploughing Championships 2019

Congratulations to Patrick Durkin and Sean Donohoe from Granard on being selected as joint hosts of the 'COUNTY LONGFORD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS'. This year's ploughing is being staged on their land at Higginstown on Sunday, March 24. Also read: Mícheál Ó...

26 Jan 2019 at 23:37

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Longford Weather Update: Possible snowfall later in the week, says midlands weather expert

Much of the country woke up to freezing - or just above freezing - temperatures this morning as Ireland got its first proper taste of winter. And, while Met Éireann's website has a forecast for mild weather over the coming bank ...

21 Oct 2019 at 11:37

Farming

It’s all systems go for 85th Longford Ploughing Championships in Granard on Sunday, March 24

The 85th annual Longford Ploughing Championships were launched at John V Donohue’s bar, Granard, on Thursday, March 7. A big crowd gathered for the occasion, with local representatives in attendance, Longford IFA president, ...

17 Mar 2019 at 13:00

Motoring

Longford to roll out red carpet for the Dublin2Mayo Charity Tractor Run 2018

... check out their Facebook page ‘Dublin2Mayo Charity Tractor Run 2018’. Also Read: Sun shines down on 84th COUNTY LONGFORD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS in Carrickedmond Meanwhile, Longford Macra raised €1,000 for the Dublin2Mayo Charity Tractor Run 2018 during...

26 Mar 2018 at 16:47

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Sun shines as Longford Ploughing Championships return in style

Crowds from right across the county descended on north Longford last Sunday as the 86th annual ploughing championships made its long-awaited return amid glorious sunshine. It was the first time agricultural enthusiasts had ...

31 Mar 2022 at 16:00

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Ploughing workshop in Carrickedmond

The annual ploughing workshop for young Longford farmers will take place on the farm of John and Maura Harte, Carrickedmond, this Saturday afternoon March 19, from 12.30pm. For over thirty years members of the County ...

18 Mar 2016 at 14:00

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