Dairy farmer Tim Lawlor brings in his cows for milking in Cashel, Co Cork. \ Andy Gibson

Bandon Ploughing Association held its 81st annual ploughing match on the lands of Derek Lovell, Knockbrown today. A large number of competitors took part in the match, after weeks of heavy rain forced postponements of matches. \ Andy Gibson.

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Stephen and Aonghas Hernon not forgetting about the Mercosur trade deal as they take part in the St Patrick's Day parade on Inis Mór. / Kevin O'Meara \ Aran Photography