Crowds 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

Jerry from Kerry with his horses, Larry and Elton John, at the ploughing competition in Screggan. Jerry was assisting fellow Kerryman John Trant from Tralee as he competed in the Under 40 Horse class. Picture: Larry Cummins