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.