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Day Two Results

Posted on 21/09/2016 by National Ploughing Association

Day One Results

Posted on 20/09/2016 by National Ploughing Association

A fantastic first day has now ended at the 2016 National Ploughing Championships. Record crowds are expected to this year’s Championships and no wonder, since the 2016 National Ploughing Championships makes a great day out for all the family.

All Day One results are listed below:

Irish Ploughmen Victorious

Posted on 12/09/2016 by National Ploughing Association

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 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively for their country. Carlow man Eamonn Tracey fought off tough competition to win 2^nd 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

FBD’s Child Safety

Posted on 31/08/2016 by National Ploughing Association

FBD’s CHILD SAFETY INITIATIVE RETURNS TO PLOUGHING FOLLOWING LAST YEAR’S SUCCESS

NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh and FBD’s Head of Farm & Business Christy Doherty launch the FBD: Keeping You Safe Child Safety Wristband initiative again for this year’s National Ploughing Championships following the tremendous success last year. The white wristbands, which will be handed-out at all of the event entrances, allow for a contact phone number to be written on the band in case the wearer wanders off amidst the crowd.

Launching the FBD Keeping you Safe wristbands for Ploughing 2016 at Screggan, Tullamore 20-22 September. Christy Doherty, Head of Farm and Business FBD; Anna May McHugh, NPA managing director; NPA chairman PJ Lynam; Paul Lynam, Lynam Garden Furniture and Shamrocks footballers Ronan Connolly, David Gibbons and Daithí Guinan.
Picture: Alf Harvey/HRPhoto.ie

FBD’s Head of Farm & Business Christy Doherty said: “As one of the main sponsors of the National Ploughing Championships for over 25 years, we are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the National Ploughing Championship’s Child Safety Initiative. Our aim when launching this last year was to keep all children safe as they attend the event. This initiative proved so successful last year that we will now be supporting the NPA with our added commitment to making sure our staff are there at main entrances to make sure each child entering the event is issued with one of these wristbands. FBD’s ongoing farm safety campaign regularly focuses on child safety and we are investing significantly in our efforts to raise awareness of hazards for children on the farm. Every year, this event grows in popularity and it is therefore hoped that our FBD Keeping you safe wristbands will serve as a reassurance to anyone bringing children to the event.”

“This is an excellent safety concept not just for children but anyone who is slightly vulnerable attending Ploughing throughout the 3 days, as it allays fears and adds greatly to visitors’ enjoyment of the event. As all can now rest assured that loved ones will be returned safely in case they get lost in the large crowds that attend the Championships, the 2015 event was attended by 281,000 visitors,” said NPA MD Anna May McHugh

The launch took place in Lynams Garden Centre in Tullamore very close to this year’s Ploughing site in Screggan, Co Offaly. There is now great activity on the ploughing site to prepare for Europe’s largest outdoor event taking place from Tuesday 20^th of September to Thursday 22^nd.

There will be an array of new exhibitors as well as hundreds of outstanding veteran companies showcasing their products and services in dynamic ways. With top quality Machinery Demonstrations, Fashions Shows, Prizewinning Animals, a Forestry Village, Pony Games, Sheep Dog Trials, Hunt Chase, Live Entertainment & Music, a Food Fayre, 4 x4 Off-road Driving Experience, Garden Displays, Tractor Football, International Business opportunities, an action-packed Innovation Arena and an extended Local Enterprise Village with something for all of the family, Ireland’s Farming Festival is not to be missed.

Tickets are now available online at www.npa.ie or by phoning 059 8625125. Special student and group rates apply to pre-event orders and don’t forget children under 12 are free.