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Ploughing community deeply saddened by death of aspiring young ploughman

The NPA described Billy O'Connell as an aspiring young ploughman with huge potential.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Ploughing community deeply saddened by death of aspiring young ploughman

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Ploughing 2026 to return to Screggan

Ploughing 2026 to return to Screggan

NEWS 5 October 2025

Five things to know before you go to Ploughing 2025

Five things to know before you go to Ploughing 2025

NEWS 15 September 2025

Small businesses take centre stage at Ploughing’s Local Enterprise Village

Small businesses take centre stage at Ploughing’s Local Enterprise Village

Small businesses take centre stage at Ploughing’s Local Enterprise Village

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No change in Ploughing 2025 ticket prices

No change in Ploughing 2025 ticket prices

No change in Ploughing 2025 ticket prices

NEWS 12 September 2025

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Aubracs to target the profit-conscious

Aubracs to target the profit-conscious

Also returning to the National Ploughing Championships this year is the Irish Aubrac Cattle Society, showcasing what the breed can offer to profit conscious farmers, writes Nevan McKiernan.

NEWS 12 December 2024

Early harvest ideal for Ploughing setup

Early harvest ideal for Ploughing setup

The good weather means preparations for the Ploughing are well advanced and there’s also more livestock at the event this year, NPA assistant managing director Anna Marie McHugh tells Amy Ford.

NEWS 12 December 2024

More livestock on way at 2025 National Ploughing Championships

More livestock on way at 2025 National Ploughing Championships

The preparation of the Creggan site for National Ploughing Championships is running ahead of schedule due to favourable weather conditions.

NEWS 12 December 2024

Ploughing championships to be fuelled by hydro-treated vegetable oil

Ploughing championships to be fuelled by hydro-treated vegetable oil

The National Ploughing Association has confirmed that Certa will serve as the official fuel sponsor for this year’s championships, taking place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly.

NEWS 12 December 2024

Irish Aberdeen Angus Association all-Ireland finals to be held at Ploughing

Irish Aberdeen Angus Association all-Ireland finals to be held at Ploughing

The competition is open to all pedigree-registered Aberdeen Angus animals in the Republic of Ireland.

PEDIGREE 12 December 2024

National Ploughing Association made operating loss for 2023

National Ploughing Association made operating loss for 2023

Association reported after-tax profit once movement in value of investments is factored in.

NEWS 12 December 2024

Ploughing 2025 to return to Tullamore

Ploughing 2025 to return to Tullamore

Europe's largest outdoor event, Ploughing 2025, will take place on 16, 17 and 18 September in Co Offaly.

NEWS 12 December 2024

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