Ploughing Championships return to Tullamore as 2026 dates confirmed
Ellen Nyhan from Cork West winner of the Farmerette class is presented with the NPA Silver Crown, JJ Ruane Cup, and gold medal by NPA chairman John Deery, Sean O’Brien, Leas Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, and NPA president Mick Mahon at the Ploughing 2025 awards in Tullamore, on Sunday. Picture: Alf Harvey
The National Ploughing Championships will once again take place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly, from September 15-17, 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the venue.
The announcement was made at the annual prizegiving banquet in Tullamore, where approximately 500 people gathered to celebrate this year’s competitors and winners.
Speaking at the event, NPA managing director Anna May McHugh said: “We are delighted to confirm that the National Ploughing Championships will return to Screggan in 2026.
"Feedback from this year’s event has been overwhelmingly positive, with huge enthusiasm for a return to Co Offaly.”
Ms McHugh also congratulated the competitors and especially the prize winners, highlighting the “very high standard of competition” across all classes this year.
“Every year, it is inspiring to see the incredible talent and dedication from competitors of all ages.
"With over 350 participants across a wide variety of classes this year, the standard was exceptionally high.
"Congratulations to all the winners, and indeed to everyone who took part.
"Ploughing remains at the very heart of the Championships, and it is wonderful to see such skill and passion on display.”
