Large crowds make pilgrimage to Offaly as National Ploughing Championships get underway
3 sources·Updated September 15, 2026
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- Irish Times·9h agoRobodogs, fashion and welly-throwing: The National Ploughing Championships kicks off
Quarter of a million people will flock to the agri-convention in Co Offaly this week, some to share industry insights and others to throw wellies
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Over the course of the three-day championships, 270,000 people are expected to visit the event in Screggan, Co Offaly
Read at Irish Independent Ireland → - Irish Examiner Ireland·21h agoLarge crowds make pilgrimage to Offaly as National Ploughing Championships get underway
The 95th National Ploughing Championships will see over 350 competitors compete for titles across various disciplines on 180 acres of land
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