Ploughing event to attract 100,000

MORE than 100,000 people are expected to converge on Co Meath for this year’s national ploughing championships.

It will take place in Ballinabrackey, Kinnegad, on September 23, 24 and 25 on the neighbouring farms of Mark Moore and George Cave.

Education and Science Minister Noel Dempsey has already launched the promotional brochure for the event.