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'There's a real community around it'

For many individuals involved behind the scenes of the Ploughing, their involvement spans back generations. Directors and secretaries of the NPA reflect on the people and memories of the events.

NEWS 14 September 2026

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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

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Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 9 September 2026

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

NEWS 8 September 2026

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

More than 350 competitors across 34 classes are set to take the field as the National Ploughing Championships return to Screggan, Co Offaly, this September.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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

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

NEWS 1 January 1970

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

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

npa

'There's a real community around it'

MOST READ STORIES

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

Editorial: Visit the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

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

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

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ploughing community deeply saddened by death of aspiring young ploughman

Ploughing 2026 to return to Screggan

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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