IRISH PLOUGHMEN TAKE ON THE WORLD AND ARE VICTORIOUS AGAIN
Congratulations and well wishes are pouring in from all over the country this morning following the announcement of the results of the World Ploughing Contest in York, UK last night. Ireland’s representatives on the world stage, Mr Eamonn Tracey and Mr John Whelan won 2nd and 3rd place respectively for their country. Carlow man Eamonn Tracey fought off tough competition to win 2nd place for Ireland with an outstanding performance in the Conventional class. While neighbouring county Wexford man secured a bronze victory in the Reversible class.
Both seasoned ploughmen, Eamonn has represented Ireland on an international level 11 times, and John has competed 8 times in the World Ploughing Contest. Both men have been previous World Champion Ploughing winners in their respective classes.
NPA Managing Director Ms Anna May McHugh said “this is a fantastic win for both men and Irish Ploughing as a whole. Since winning the Nationals last year to qualify to compete in the World Ploughing Contest, the men have been working extremely hard preparing and now all their efforts have paid off. They have made their country extremely proud, congratulations and a very well done to them both and all of their families.”
General Secretary of the World Ploughing Organisation Ms Anna Marie McHugh said “Ireland have always been highly respected in terms of producing ploughmen to compete on the world stage. However, Eamonn and John are held in particularly high esteem not only in Ireland but across the international ploughing community. Given the high level of competition here in York throughout the contest, this is another great result for both men and further enhances their reputation as Masters in their field.”
The Irish team were coached by Declan Buttle from Wexford and joined by Judge Brian Mahon from Offaly. Kverneland were the proud sponsors of the victorious Irish team again this year