| We are delighted to return to the Fennin Farm again this year as last year's event was a resounding success, both from the quality of the land for the much important ploughing competitions to the accessibility of the site for exhibitors and visitors. The National Championships will take place from Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd with the European Championships on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd and will see competitors and visitors from no less than 15 countries visit Athy, giving the event a truly International flavour. 
Athy in Co Kildare has hosted this prestigious event on three previous occasions, the first of which was in 1931, the first ever Ploughing Championships, the second in 1955 for the Silver Jubilee and last in Kilkea in 1985. Athy is one of the best tillage belts in the country and the Fennin Farm on the Stradbally Road is an ideal location for the 2010 Ploughing Championships. The land is extremely good; the location is excellent and accessible, all these factors should make this year an extremely successful one as it did in 2009.
Not just for the ploughing or machinery enthusiast, the Ploughing Championships has something for everyone…
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'The Marketplace for Irish Agriculture'
1,000 Exhibitors
90 Acre Trade Arena 19 National Ploughing Finals
European Reversible Ploughing Championships Featuring…. Tented Trade Village …..
Agri Machinery Demonstrations Lifestyle
Demonstrations Education
Showcasing Livestock Financial Services
Bio Energy Food Fair
Forestry Craft Village
Agri Services Special Attractions… • Hunt Chase
• Pony Club Games
• Cookery Demonstrations
• Vintage Exhibitions
• Most Appropriately Dressed Competition
• ICA Demonstrations
• Entertainment
• Fashion Shows For more information on the event, to request a brochure or find out about group rates for tickets, please call 059 8625125 or email info@npa.ie. | 
