Anna May McHugh
Barry Cassidy on 17 Sep 2020
Four-day Ploughing 2021 to head for Laois
Next year's Ploughing will be moving back to Ratheniska, Co Laois, where it was held a number of years ago.
Amy Forde on 28 Aug 2020
Ploughing matches and competitions cancelled for September
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) felt that the safest option for everyone involved was to cancel the competitions,
Pat O'Toole on 14 May 2020
‘One life would not be worth it’ - Anna May McHugh
The NPA managing director explains the decision to cancel the 2020 National Ploughing Championships as a mass public event, but speaks of her hopes that the competition itself will take place.
The Dealer on 11 Sep 2019
Honorary degree for Anna May McHugh
The Dealer has spotted that the queen of the plough Anna May McHugh and Devenish group executive chair Owen Brennan have been honoured by Harper Adams.
Niall Hurson on 11 Sep 2019
Ploughing and FBD team up on child safety
Over 40,000 wristbands will be handed out to children at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
Shane Murphy on 05 Sep 2019
'I hope we won’t have a storm Ali anyway' - NPA launches Ploughing 2019
Anna May McHugh says she is happy with the site ahead of the Ploughing in less than two weeks.
Niall Hurson on 02 Sep 2019
Ireland in the medals at World Ploughing Championships
Two Irish representatives came home with medals from last weekend's World Ploughing Championships.
The Dealer on 30 Aug 2019
The Big Dealer: more Brexit drama as Boris calls in queen
Brexit drama, RTE's Fran, Ploughing seeks land, IFA and competition, NCD levy and much more in this week's The Big Dealer.
Niall Hurson on 14 Aug 2019
Ploughing and FBD team up on child safety
Over 40,000 wristbands will be handed out to children at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
Barry Cassidy on 05 Jun 2019
Countdown continues as 90% of Ploughing 19 exhibitors confirmed
Europe’s largest outdoor event, the National Ploughing Championships, will be held from 17-19 September in Co Carlow.
The Dealer on 17 May 2019
The Big Dealer: Ming robbing Peter to pay Paul
Ming's 'delivery', Beef Plan Movement support, illegal farm in Brazil and more in this week's Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 15 May 2019
Anna May wants no repeat of 2018 disaster
Tents and marquees will have to be more wind proof for next September.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 06 Jan 2019
Nollaig na mBan: cracking the glass ceiling in agriculture
We take a look back at some of the women challenging the status quo in the world of farming.
Amy Forde on 24 Dec 2018
Behind the scenes at Ploughing 2018 to hit the small screen
'Anna May - Banríon An Plough' is a one-hour observational documentary following Anna May McHugh over the course of four months up to and including Ploughing 2018.
Peter McCann on 22 Sep 2018
'We made the correct decision. No one was injured'
Anna May McHugh has defended the handling of this week's National Ploughing Championships.
on 20 Sep 2018
JFC employee wins female leadership award
The Anna May McHugh Female Leadership award was presented to Miriam Concannon from JFC Agri at the Ploughing Championships, writes Orla Dwyer.
Barry Cassidy on 05 Sep 2018
Farmers’ togetherness during crisis commended at Ploughing 2018 launch
Minister Creed spoke about the challenges facing farmers and there were congratulations for the Irish ploughing team which captured a world title last week.
Barry Cassidy on 28 Aug 2018
Prestigious appointment for NPA’s Anna May McHugh
Anna May McHugh has been elected as an honorary board member of the World Ploughing Organisation, only the second such appointment in the organisation's history.
Mary Phelan on 13 Sep 2017
Queen of the Ploughing
Mary Phelan catches up with Anna May McHugh upon the release of her wonderful read, Queen of the Ploughing
Mary Phelan on 16 Aug 2017
open eir brings “High-Speed High Street” to National Ploughing Championships
open eir is offering three lucky businesses a very lucrative opportunity at this year's National Ploughing Championships, writes Mary Phelan.