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Farmer’s Journal Ploughing App
Download the Ploughing App.
The Farmer’s Journal has launched a National Ploughing Championship site app for you to download for free!
To do so , follow one of these links:
- Google Play – http://bit.ly/Ploughing2014android
- Apple Itunes – http://bit.ly/Ploughing2014apple
NPC 2014 Kicks Off!
With just under two weeks to go to the staging of one of Europe’s largest outdoor events, preparations at the site in Ratheniska are well under way for the National Ploughing Championships. Today, the national media were treated to an exciting preview of what to expect, as the event was officially launched on the Co. Laois site.
Launching the event, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said “The Championships not only provides a national stage for showcasing all things agricultural, but also brings together people from all sectors of Irish society both rural and urban, to enjoy three days immersed in country living”.
“Many visitors to the event take the three days out in late September to have a well-earned break from their daily working lives, particularly following one of the busiest times in the farming calendar, the harvest”.
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“Returning annually, the event has been responsible for the forging of many lifelong friendships.”
Food, fashion and farming were the flare of the day as ploughing enthusiasts, public representatives and photographic journalists got a flavour of all that “Ploughing” has to offer.
For Machinery addicts, the NPC trade arena goes unrivalled. All the top brands will be showcasing the latest makes and models on the market. Today several guests along with some of Ireland’s top models from the Holman Lee modelling agency took the opportunity to inspect and test drive some of tractors/machinery on site.
There was a great welcome for World Ploughing Conventional Champion, Carlow man Eamonn Tracey and his republic of Ireland team mate John Whelan who successfully secured bronze at the recent World Ploughing Contest in France. The NPA were also delighted to confirm that now both World Ploughing Champions will be attending the 2014 Ploughing Championships as the Reversible winner, Andrew Mitchell from Scotland will be judging at this year’s event.
Up to 200,000 visitors are expected to descend on the 800 acre site with over 1,400 stands.
This makes the National Ploughing Championships the largest outdoor event in Europe and one of the largest agricultural events in the world.
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Sponsorship
NPA Are Delighted To Renew Long-Standing Partnership With Coca-Cola HBC Ireland At This Year’s Ploughing Championship.
Following over 20 successful years as partners, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland will again be this year’s 83rd National Ploughing Championships soft drinks sponsor. This is a major undertaking, as over 160,000 Coca-Cola products are due to be consumed by visitors throughout the course of the 3 days.
Speaking at the sponsorship launch Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Sponsorship Manager Robert Crabbe said “We are delighted to be continuing our long standing partnership with the National Ploughing Championships which has been in place for over 20 years. The 2016 Championships look to be bigger and better than ever and we are excited to be partnering with one of Irelands largest outdoor events. Just like the Coca-Cola HBC Ireland product range, the National Ploughing Championships provides a wide range of choice and variety for everyone. ”
(l-r) Coca-Cola HBC Ireland Sponsorship Manager Robert Crabbe, Anna May McHugh Managing Director NPA and Coca-Cola HBC Events Manager Cathal Garvey
Excitement will be high as hundreds of acres will be ploughed over the 3 days with over 300 entrants from all around the country competing in the National Ploughing competition, and 30 competitors from 10 countries around the world will compete in the European Vintage Ploughing Championships.
With machinery demonstrations, a Forestry Village complete with Husqvarna Pole Climbing, Pony Games, Live Entertainment, Tented Trade and Leader villages, a Food Fayre, a National Brown Bread making competition, Fashion Shows, a revamped Innovations Arena, prizewinning animals andlots more, Ireland’s Farming Festival is not to be missed. Tickets are now available by calling the National Ploughing Association on 059 8625125 or by clicking here.