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Monday, 25 August 2025 17:50

It's 3 weeks to go until the big event from the 16th to the 18th of September in Screggan, Tullamore.

The National Ploughing Championship has been officially launched today with just three weeks to go until it all kicks off.

The event will feature agricultural machinery, livestock, fashion and cooking competitions.

This years Ploughing is taking place in Screggan,Tullamore from the 16th to the 18th of September.

Agricultural Minister Martin Heydon says it will give farmers the chance to air any raising issues within the sector:

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