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National Ploughing

Renowned journalist launches book about National Ploughing Championships

Ahead of the 2017 National Ploughing Championships, acclaimed journalist Valerie Cox has launched a new book that journeys into the heart of rural Ireland, centred upon the 'Ploughing.' Through words and images, from the 1930s to today, Valerie ...

12 Sept 2017 at 22:32

Business

Prize fund of over €80,000 in supports for innovative agri companies

Irish agri companies are invited to showcase their products and innovations at the heart of the NPA Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly, September 19-21, 2017. Innovation Awards winners ...

26 May 2017 at 18:38

WATCH: Legendary GAA broadcaster's tribute to ‘incredible’ Longford farmers

Local News

WATCH: Legendary GAA broadcaster's tribute to ‘incredible’ Carlow farmers

Legendary GAA broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has paid tribute to "incredible" Irish farmers and encouraged them to share why they are proud to farm on what is traditionally the biggest week on the farming calendar. Speaking as part ...

16 Sept 2020 at 18:30

National Ploughing

Five things you'll remember from a school trip to the Ploughing

1. The Bus Ah, the bus. As any student will tell you, the bus journey is often better craic than whatever it is you're actually travelling to. And, depending on geographic location, you could potentially spend more time on the bus. ...

17 Sept 2020 at 11:35

Farming

PICTURES: The best photographs we captured of the crowds at Ploughing 2023

The National Ploughing Championships 2023 were a great success, despite some inclement weather. We were on hand to capture all the action. TAP ON THE ARROWS ABOVE OR NEXT TO TAKE A LOOK THROUGH

22 Sept 2023 at 19:17

National Ploughing

National Ploughing Championships return to Laois confirmed

The National Ploughing Championships is set to return to Ratheniska for a second year given the triumph of this year’s event. The total attendance figures for the 2022 ‘Ploughing’ came to an amazing 277,000 visitors and with over ...

09 Oct 2022 at 19:07

Granard

Anna May McHugh coming to Granard for student workshop

Longford Ploughing breaks new ground in the spirit of cultivation with National Ploughing Championships & LPA main sponsor Kiernan Milling. On April 03 2019, LPA chair Cynthia Geelan Cruise hosted over 60 students and their ...

08 Mar 2020 at 09:00

Features

WATCH: Our reporter tried axe-throwing at the Ploughing and it went badly wrong

Tractors, livestock and machinery took a backseat for our reporter at this year's National Ploughing Championships as she tried her hand at a new hobby. A testament to the diverse attractions at the National Ploughing ...

21 Sept 2023 at 15:51

Your Community

Longford gears up for Ploughing 2020 in Abbeylara

The 35th annual Novice ploughing will take place on Saturday, March 14, in Robinstown, Granard, Co Longford. This year's event will be hosted by local farmer Charlie Burns and offers a brilliant opportunity to ...

07 Mar 2020 at 10:00

National Ploughing

PICTURES: The best photographs we captured of the crowds at Ploughing 2023

The National Ploughing Championships 2023 were a great success, despite some inclement weather. We were on hand to capture all the action. TAP ON THE ARROWS ABOVE OR NEXT TO TAKE A LOOK THROUGH

22 Sept 2023 at 15:25

National Ploughing

WEATHER WATCH: Staying mainly dry today but have the wellies at the ready for the rest of the week

Dry and cloudy with some sunny periods expected today but becoming more changeable with a spell of rain for a time on Wednesday and Thursday. Today Dry in many areas today with a good deal of cloud and some ...

20 Sept 2022 at 10:39

National Ploughing

WATCH: Queen of the Plough Anna May McHugh vows to 'plough on'

The rain has not dampened the spirits of Anna May McHugh, Managing Director of the National Ploughing Championships on the final day of Europe's biggest agricultural show. When quizzed if she has any ...

22 Sept 2022 at 13:40

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