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National Ploughing Championships has a bright future – NPA president
Grace Hoare
Michael Mahon talks to Grace Hoare about his own history with the Ploughing and the outlook for the future ahead of the 93rd National Ploughing Championships.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Ploughing, a showcase of Irish farming
Just days away from Europe’s largest outdoor event, hundreds of thousands of people across the country are getting ready for the Ploughing, writes Anne O’Donoghue
11 September 2024 News
All in place for an event that ‘takes on a life of its own’
Preparations are moving along swiftly according to NPA managing director Anna Marie McHugh.
Irish ploughmen do the double on the world stage
Eamonn Tracey and Jer Coakley, who won gold at the World Ploughing Contest last month, reflect on their ploughing journeys to date, Grace Hoare reports.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Double header of vintage tractor action
There will be three vintage classes on display, of tractors up to 1960, while a new classic class will begin for the 2025 all-Irelands.
11 September 2024 News
This pre-election Ploughing will be political
With a general election before next March, and probably not long after Halloween, there will be more politicians than chipper vans at the Ploughing Championships this year, writes Pat O’Toole.
11 September 2024 News
Visitors urged to buy tickets online
Patrons looking to attend the 2024 National Ploughing Championships are urged to buy their tickets online before the event.
11 September 2024 News
Brown bread baking competition is back
Eight brown bread bakers will take part in the semi-finals at the Ploughing.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
New technologies on display at the Innovation Arena
The Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships is a key platform for showcasing Irish capabilities in this area.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Thirty small businesses take part in the Local Enterprise Village
The Local Enterprise Village at the Ploughing hopes to elevate small businesses across Ireland.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
16ft Ifor Williams livestock trailer to make Irish debut at Ploughing
Westwood Trailers will showcase the new and updated TA510 livestock trailer range from Ifor Williams, including an all new 16ft model.
11 September 2024 Farm machinery
Merlo set to unveil its new dealer network
Following recent changes to the distribution of Merlo loaders in the Republic of Ireland, the brand will officially launch its new dealer network at the Ploughing and showcase a wide array of machines
11 September 2024 News