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17/09/2019
Ploughing Championships Underway In Co Carlow
Some 250,000 visitors are expected in County Carlow over the next three days for the National Ploughing Championships which began on Tuesday.
The biggest outdoor event in Europe, President Michael D Higgins will officially open the championship in Ballintrane this afternoon.
It takes place as blockades of meat plants continue, an issue expected to be the main topic of conversation at the event, while the agricultural sector is also bracing itself for the impact of Brexit.
The actual competition will be held on a 200-acre ploughing field, while thousands travel to browse the many trade stands.
(JG/CM)
The biggest outdoor event in Europe, President Michael D Higgins will officially open the championship in Ballintrane this afternoon.
It takes place as blockades of meat plants continue, an issue expected to be the main topic of conversation at the event, while the agricultural sector is also bracing itself for the impact of Brexit.
The actual competition will be held on a 200-acre ploughing field, while thousands travel to browse the many trade stands.
(JG/CM)
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National Ploughing Championships Opens
The National Ploughing Championships opens today in Co Offaly. The event, one of Europe's biggest agricultural shows, will be held on the 500-acre site at Annaharvey farm near Tullamore. It is anticipated that the three-day event will attract up to 150,000 spectators from all over the country.
21 July 2011
Small Businesses Plough Ahead
Twenty three small companies from Carlow, from children's swing manufacturers to alarm installers, are grouping together to showcase their businesses at the biggest agricultural event in the country.
Small Businesses Plough Ahead
Twenty three small companies from Carlow, from children's swing manufacturers to alarm installers, are grouping together to showcase their businesses at the biggest agricultural event in the country.
24 September 2014
Passengers Escape Bus Fire In Co Cork
A number of children have escaped injury after the bus transporting them to the National Ploughing Championships caught fire. Gardaí say that a "small fire" broke out in the engine of the bus at around 7am on Wednesday morning just outside Ballyvourney, Co Cork. The driver and all passengers managed to get on the bus without injury.
Passengers Escape Bus Fire In Co Cork
A number of children have escaped injury after the bus transporting them to the National Ploughing Championships caught fire. Gardaí say that a "small fire" broke out in the engine of the bus at around 7am on Wednesday morning just outside Ballyvourney, Co Cork. The driver and all passengers managed to get on the bus without injury.
26 September 2007
Bus Crashes In Westmeath
A bus carrying 27 passengers was involved in a collision with a truck in Co Westmeath on Tuesday evening. The incident happened on the N6 just outside Moate. It was reported that one driver suffered minor injuries in the crash. Earlier on Tuesday eight people were injured in a collision involving a minibus and a car in Co Roscommon.
Bus Crashes In Westmeath
A bus carrying 27 passengers was involved in a collision with a truck in Co Westmeath on Tuesday evening. The incident happened on the N6 just outside Moate. It was reported that one driver suffered minor injuries in the crash. Earlier on Tuesday eight people were injured in a collision involving a minibus and a car in Co Roscommon.
25 September 2007
Eight Hurt In Roscommon Crash
Eight people have been injured in a collision involving a minibus and a car in Co Roscommon this morning. The accident happened shortly before 9am on the Castlerea Road. The driver of the car and seven teenagers from the minibus have been taken to hospital.
Eight Hurt In Roscommon Crash
Eight people have been injured in a collision involving a minibus and a car in Co Roscommon this morning. The accident happened shortly before 9am on the Castlerea Road. The driver of the car and seven teenagers from the minibus have been taken to hospital.
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