Pull of the ploughing attracts almost 277,000 in three days

Ann Barry and Kate Cornally enjoy a break at the National Ploughing Championships. Picture: Dan Linehan

When it finished up after three days, up to 277,000 people had been through the gates of the 91st National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.

After two days of decent weather, several cars had to be towed out as wet weather dominated the first half of today.