THE ploughing championships have become the highlight of the year in the world of agriculture, and is attracting an amazing level of attention from outside of the agricultural world too. Witness the number of urban dwellers and presidential hopefuls who made the trek to Athy this week.

DIETING is definitely not on the menu tonight as the Tipperary Food Producers once again tantalise the tastebuds of food lovers from all over the country with their annual Long Table Dinner, which takes place in the historic grounds of Cashel’s Rockwell College.