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Ireland’s global reputation as 'true ploughing masters'
The recent double success at the World Ploughing Contest for the Republic of Ireland team has again confirmed the country’s...
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Double success for Ireland at World Ploughing Contest
Two Irish ploughmen have claimed top honours at the 69th World Ploughing Contest in Tartu, Estonia. In a remarkable performance,...
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Irish team arrive in Estonia for 69th World Ploughing Contest
The Irish team have arrived in Tartu, Estonia for the 69th World Ploughing Contest (WPC) that will get underway next...
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Irish ploughing team retains world champion titles
In Latvia on Saturday, October 14, two Irish ploughmen maintained their status as world champions at the World Ploughing Contest....
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Irish team trains in Latvia ahead of World Ploughing Contest
The 2023 World Ploughing Contest is taking place in Latvia this week, where the Irish team has travelled to in...
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Ireland to host World Ploughing Contest in 2037
Ireland is set to host the World Ploughing Contest in 2037, general secretary of the World Ploughing Organisation (WPO) and...
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Video: World Ploughing Contest monument unveiled in Co. Laois
Today (Friday, March 10) the ‘Cairn of Peace’ was officially unveiled in its permanent home at Ratheniska, Co. Laois to...
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Ploughing 2022 was about getting back to basics
Competition ploughing is all about getting back to basics, rekindling skills that have been handed down over many generations. Many...
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Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Ireland crowns two ploughing world champions
History has been made because for the first time ever, Ireland has crowned two world ploughing champions at Ratheniska Co....
Rural Life
NPA hopeful of support to meet cost of World Ploughing Contest
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) is hopeful that financial support will be forthcoming from the government to meet the cost...
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Ireland to host World Ploughing Contest in 2022
It has been confirmed that Ireland will host this year’s World Ploughing Contest in Ratheniska, Co. Laois on September 21...
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Ireland considered as alternative host for 2022 World Ploughing Contest
The World Ploughing Contest could potentially take place in association with the Irish national event this year, according to the...