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10 things that will help townies blend in at the National Ploughing Championships

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10 things that will help townies blend in at the National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships is a three day celebration of country life that will attract close to 300,000 to Screggan just outside Tullamore this week.  However it is possible for townies to blend in with the rural crowd if ...

19 Sept 2017 at 17:43

IFA Security campaign to begin at National Ploughing Championship

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IFA Security campaign to begin at National Ploughing Championship

IFA will launch an autumn campaign to increase security awareness among farmers at the National Ploughing Championships next week. The Secure Autumn crime prevention initiative has been developed in conjunction with An Garda ...

16 Sept 2017 at 13:50

Opening of National Ploughing Championships in Screggan postponed until 11am tomorrow due to Storm Ali

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Opening of National Ploughing Championships in Screggan postponed until 11am tomorrow due to Storm Ali

In a statement released on Social Media tonight, the organisation said the decision was taken in light of Storm Ali which is now expected to pass through the midlands between 8-10am in the morning.  “In the interest of public safety, the ...

18 Sept 2018 at 23:04

Find out how you can make €5,000 in savings at the National Ploughing Championships

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Find out how you can make €5,000 in savings at the National Ploughing Championships

Farmers are invited to visit the Smart Farming Team at the IFA Stand during the National Ploughing Championships next week to find out how they could make savings of up to €5,000 thorough the cost savings programme.  ...

16 Sept 2017 at 13:55

All the routes to the 2018 National Ploughing Championships

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All the routes to the 2018 National Ploughing Championships

If you are driving to the National Ploughing Championships, you will be taking one of the routes (SEE BELOW). The Gardai have also offered the following advice * You are advised to factor in at least double the ...

15 Sept 2018 at 19:27

Longford Leader Farming: The Aldi marquee is back for another year at the National Ploughing Championships

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Longford Leader Farming: The Aldi marquee is back for another year at the National Ploughing Championships

Entertainment will once again be provided by hugely popular Irish country music star Mike Denver, celebrity cooking demonstrations and 35 of Aldi’s Irish suppliers will be showcasing the very best of Aldi’s multi-award-winning ...

14 Sept 2018 at 11:58

Record numbers attend first day of National Ploughing Championships 2017

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Record numbers attend first day of National Ploughing Championships 2017

Spirits were high and the sun shone down in all her glory as 112,500 visitors descended on the site throughout the day. The figure represents an increase of 12,500 on last year’s 100,000. From farming to fashion and artisan ...

19 Sept 2017 at 22:03

Aldi marquee back for another year at the National Ploughing Championships

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Aldi marquee back for another year at the National Ploughing Championships

The Aldi marquee is back at the National Ploughing Championships with a jam-packed line up throughout the three-day festival which takes place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Entertainment will be ...

16 Sept 2017 at 13:40

National Ploughing Championships will open on Friday

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National Ploughing Championships will open on Friday

The National Ploughing Championships will open for an extra day on Friday the NPA has confirmed. It was cancelled today due to concerns over health and safety after Storm Ali tore through the site.  ...

19 Sept 2018 at 20:55

Longford Leader live at the National Ploughing Championships 2017

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Longford Leader live at the National Ploughing Championships 2017

From competitors to inventors, artisan products and the best cattle breeds in Ireland, Longford will feature prominently and the Longford Leader will be there live from the event to bring you all the latest from ...

18 Sept 2017 at 11:55

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Advice for Longford motorists travelling to the National Ploughing Championships

If you are driving to the National Ploughing Championships, the Gardaí have issued the following advice * You are advised to factor in at least double the normal journey time due to heavy ...

16 Sept 2017 at 22:59

BREAKING: Day 2 of National Ploughing Championships cancelled

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BREAKING: Day 2 of National Ploughing Championships cancelled

Day 2 of the National Ploughing Championships has been cancelled. A decision to cancel the event has been taken by the NPA in the last few minutes.  The opening had initially been ...

19 Sept 2018 at 12:55

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