Culchie Cailíní

ONE of the last bastions of male domination will crumble this weekend as women make history and join the usually all-male entry at the annual all-Ireland Culchie Festival.

Culchie Cailíní

Instead, the women will compete for a new title, the Culchie Cailín, at the 22nd annual competition in Co Leitrim.

Dozens of wellie-wearing culchies from around the country with binder-twine belts and flat caps are expected to descend on Mohill for the two-day event.

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