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Longford Ploughing venue is steeped in history

The field on which Sunday’s County Longford Ploughing competition is being held once belonged to the Glennon Family and the second field belonged to the Gaffney Family one of who emigrated to the United States and founded the town of Gaffney in ...

24 Mar 2022 at 15:00

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Kiernan family relishing chance to host Longford ploughing

Two years on from its last staging prior to the onset of Covid-19, the county Longford Ploughing Championships is back in the north Longford town of Granard. Its setting is on lands owned by John and Helen Kiernan from Carragh, a husband and ...

23 Mar 2022 at 15:00

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Longford ploughing season gears up with Novice Match

...with youngsters at this annual event. “It gives people who have never ploughed an introduction to ploughing,” PRO, Co LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA) Luke Casey told the Leader. “The best first timer on the day will win an opportunity to compete at the National...

12 Mar 2017 at 19:00

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History in the making at 79th County Longford Ploughing Championship launch

It was a night of new beginnings and thoughts of those closely associated with the land, but no longer living - during last week’s launch of the 79th County Longford Ploughing Association’s Ploughing Championships which was held at the Park ...

02 Apr 2013 at 13:57

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Ploughing in the sunshine

...that it was a wonderful occasion that brought the whole community together. “I would like to pay tribute to the County LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA) for the professional and dedicated manner in which they have prepared for the championships over the past few days.”...

13 Apr 2011 at 09:13

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PICTURES: Fun in the sun at 84th County Longford Ploughing Championships

...everyone who joined us at the 84th County Longford Ploughing Championships sponsored by Whites Trailers,” PRO, Co LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA), Luke Casey told the Leader. “Together we created a very successful event, bringing a positive image once more to the...

30 Mar 2018 at 16:00

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Bringing innovation to the fore at Longford Ploughing Championships

...is the biggest outside of the national event and this is testament to the hardworking and dedicated members of LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA). “It is a great day out for everyone to enjoy and I am looking forward to it.” You may also like to read: County...

23 Mar 2018 at 16:00

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Ploughing on regardless at the 84th County Longford Championships launch

...and is recognised as such,” he added. “The event is a family day and there is something for everyone.” PRO, LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA) Luke Casey then asked that those providing trade stands at the event endeavour to set themselves up on the day prior to...

23 Mar 2018 at 17:00

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South Longford ploughman looks back on county's long held association with annual championships

...went ahead on the Sunday in Gurteen that year.” Meanwhile, the south Longford native recalled 1986 when the Co LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA) had the Championships planned on the farm of Bertie and Edre Mills in Abbeyshrule. “We had to postpone it because of a...

21 Mar 2018 at 13:00

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Rallying together for the common good in Carrickedmond

...range of manufacturers. The White Family is steeped in ploughing history as Raymond was the chairman of the County LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA) for 12 years. Barry told the Leader that the family was honoured to be associated with the event once again this year...

23 Mar 2018 at 11:00

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Main sponsor behind Co Longford Ploughing Championships praying rain stays away

...a large range of manufacturers. The White Family is steeped in ploughing history as Raymond was the chairman of the Co LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA) for 12 years. Barry told the Leader that the family was honoured to be associated with the event once again this year...

22 Mar 2018 at 11:00

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84th County Longford Ploughing Championships return to Carrickedmond

Chairwoman of the Co LONGFORD PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION (LPA), Cynthia Geelan has been at the helm of the organisation for the last six years. Her focus for this weekend’s event is to provide an abundance of entertainment and classes that will attract families and participants...

21 Mar 2018 at 15:00

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