Ploughing - Day 2: All the news and action

The National Ploughing Championships are back yet again in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly for 2026.

Stay up to date with all the action on our live blog below.

Some key points of information:

LiveLive updates

Want to win a Landini Serie 7? Call in to Agriland

Farmers can be in with a chance to win the use of a Landini Serie 7 for a year.

The lucky winner will have the free use of a Landini Serie 7 from mid-January to mid-December 2027 or for 750 recorded operating hours, whichever comes first.

Be sure to call in to the Agriland stand today to enter the competition.

If you're planning on doing some shopping today be sure to call in to the Agriland stand for our merchandise!

The Agriland team will be out and about across the site today chatting to punters and seeing what all the exhibitors have to offer.

Here is a look back at day one and a glimpse of what you can expect on day two of Ploughing 2026:

An early start for many as the crowds started to form for entry this morning. Yesterday's attendance hit 77,000 - how will today's compare?

Those travelling to the event are being urged to follow the directional signage to the venue and not to use satnav or similar devices close to the event site.

When you arrive on site take note of the number, colour, or animal sign as you enter/exit the car park.

If you have a smartphone, drop a pin when you park up, or take a picture of the sign to easily locate your car later.

Visitors to the National Ploughing Championships over the coming days are being advised to pack both raincoats and suncream.

Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather has said the two remaining days of the 95th championships will bring mixed conditions.

You can hear more on what Alan had to say below.

Agriland has a packed schedule of events taking place at our tent this year, so be sure to drop by us at Block 4, Row 10, Stand 184 over the next two days.

Good morning all, and welcome to our live blog. If you're heading to Screggan today, take a look at the site map to see where you need to head first - will it be the tractors, or for a bit of food, or maybe even some ploughing?

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