LIVECrowds descend on Offaly for opening day of National Ploughing Championships

The latest updates, news and highlights from Screggan, Tullamore as the three-day event gets under way

Department of Agriculture staff Ian Byrne and Carmel Keane at the National Ploughing Championships 2026 at Screggan, Co Offaly as exhibitors put the finishing touches to their displays on Monday, ahead of the opening day on Tuesday. Up to 80,000 people are expected on site each day. Picture: Larry Cummins