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Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

Ploughing has taken president Michael Mahon and chair John Deery as far as judging world championships, and now to the forefront of the NPA.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

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Editorial: Visit the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing

Editorial: Visit the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 9 September 2026

Public to vote on nation's favourite cattle breed at Ploughing

Public to vote on nation's favourite cattle breed at Ploughing

Public to vote on nation's favourite cattle breed at Ploughing

NEWS 8 September 2026

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 20 August 2026

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Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ireland’s largest outdoor event, the Ploughing Championships, will take place in the fourth week of the month from 21 to 23 September.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Ploughing community deeply saddened by death of aspiring young ploughman

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 1 January 1970

Ploughing 2026 to return to Screggan

Ploughing 2026 to return to Screggan

The 95th National Ploughing Championships will once again be held on the outskirts of Tullamore, Co Offaly.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Five things to know before you go to Ploughing 2025

Five things to know before you go to Ploughing 2025

Five pieces of information you need to know before getting on the road to Screggan this year.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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

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

Google experts on-site with live demonstrations and digital training for SMEs.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 January 1970

No change in Ploughing 2025 ticket prices

No change in Ploughing 2025 ticket prices

Patrons are urged to buy their tickets online in advance for their chosen day.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming