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EU Commissioner does not want to ‘decimate’ farming, Irish MEPs say

An EU Commissioner does not want to “decimate” farming in Ireland, according to Irish MEPs in response to unhappiness relating to limits on nitrates that aim to improve water quality. Fine Gael MEPs suggested that efforts being made by Irish farmers ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:58

National News

Almost 1,000 people throw wellies at the same time in Irish world record attempt

Almost 1,000 people have tried to beat a world record by throwing wellies into the air at the same time. The effort took place just after noon on Wednesday as attendees at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska in Co Laois were rounded ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:59

National News

Wonderful that female farmers are finally respected, ploughing matriarch says

The matriarch of the National Ploughing Championships has said it is wonderful that female farmers are finally getting recognition for their work. Anna May McHugh, 89, managing director of the National Ploughing Association for 50 years, said it ...

21 Sept 2023 at 18:19

National News

Agri-inventor leaves the Ploughing a bit early – so he can get married

Agri-inventor Colm Doran is leaving a major farming event early on Thursday in order to get married later the same day. The 36-year-old from Tullow in Co Carlow is leaving his National Ploughing Championship stand displaying his hay-bale ...

21 Sept 2023 at 18:13

National News

Sinn Fein leader says farmers ‘frustrated’ with Government

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said a Government led by her party would create a “real and genuine partnership” with farmers. Ms McDonald said the Common Agriculture Policy (Cap) needs to be reformed while maintaining payments ...

19 Sept 2023 at 21:33

How to get to Ploughing 2023: Gardaí reveal details of colour-coded routes

National News

Details of colour-coded routes outlined to National Ploughing Championships

An Garda Síochána is encouraging attendees of the upcoming National Ploughing Championships 2023 to use colour-coded routes to get to the festival. Gardaí have released details of traffic management measures which will be in place ...

15 Sept 2023 at 12:09

Weather

First glimpse at Met Éireann's National Ploughing weather and it's not good news

Met Éireann has given its first official take on the weather for the early part of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois next week. After a deluge of rain this week with multiple weather warnings and spot ...

15 Sept 2023 at 12:03

National News

Crowds brave wet and windy weather at National Ploughing Championships

Thousands of farmers and families are braving damp and windy weather to trudge across muddy farmlands for a major showcase of farming and rural life. People wrapped in raincoats and ponchos plodded through more than 1,000 ...

19 Sept 2023 at 11:14

National Ploughing

10 things that happen at the Ploughing Championships every year

There's an obsession with the weather... In the days prior to the Ploughing, we will all be glued to the weather forecaster. Will we need sunblock and shorts or umbrellas and wellies? The answer is usually all of the ...

19 Sept 2023 at 08:35

National Ploughing

Ploughing 2023: A beginner's guide to speaking Farmerish at the Ploughing

For those of you non farming folk who have attended the National Ploughing Championships or the Tullamore Show, you will have noticed the regulars have a certain way with words. Call it country lingo, culchie tongue ...

19 Sept 2023 at 08:12

National Ploughing

The 15 types of people you'll meet this year at the National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships return this year to Ratheniska and will draw over 300,000 people from across Ireland. In the crowds, you can expect to meet: The early bird... This person is at the gates at 6am ...

19 Sept 2023 at 08:07

National Ploughing

10 things that will help townies blend in at the National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships is a three day celebration of country life that usually attracts in excess of 300,000 people each year. While people from all walks of life attend the event, it can be ...

19 Sept 2023 at 07:57

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