Event: Ploughing Championship

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tries his hand at the Championship last year.

news

Covid-19 leaves brows furrowed as National Ploughing Championship cancelled

Europe's biggest outdoor event was due to take place in County Carlow from September 15 to 17 but it has been called off due to Covid-19.

home and gardens

We can talk about climate change till the cows come home

farming

Ireland and UK to celebrate their enduring relationship at the National Ploughing Championships

columnists

‘That pitch might do for Rod Stewart but it ain't much good for hurling.’

business

Irish firm's $10 test kit has potential to revolutionise HIV management

The wheels are coming off this arrogant government

Your Friday lunchtime catch-up

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Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

Marty Morrissey had "the best ride he's ever had" at the Ploughing Championships

The Ploughing Championship came to an end yesterday but there was still time for Marty Morrissey to cause the entire nation to cringe.

Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

More than 92% of stand space for Ploughing Championship sold out

More than 92% of the total stand space is already taken for this year’s National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co Laois, in September.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Ploughing Championship causing 12km tailback

Motorists travelling to the National Ploughing Championships in Co Wexford are being warned of lengthy delays on some approach roads.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2012

End of the line for internet blackspots

Bruff-based firm KBO is one of a small number of companies licensed to provide high-speed satellite broadband in Ireland. Now achieving a turnover of €4m, the company looks set to grow this to €10m by 2017, writes Trish Dromey

Mon, 27 Aug, 2012

Speedy way to see Ploughing Championships

A “GREENER” and easier way to travel to next week’s National Ploughing Championships at Athy, Co Kildare is on offer from Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2010

Most farmers will not reduce output in 2005

FARMERS will not cut and run once the new payments from Brussels go into force in 2005.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Ploughing Championship called off

Ireland’s main annual farming event, the Ploughing Championship, has been called off.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2001