The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has today (Thursday, December 12) confirmed Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly as venue for the 2025 National Ploughing Championships from September 16-18.
The Ploughing was held on the same farm in 2016, 2017, and 2018 hosted by the late Joe Grogan, RIP and his wife Lisa Flaherty Grogan will host the 2025 event with additional lands being made available for ploughing and parking from many neighbouring farmers.
The three-day event is set to bring millions into the local economy mainly through the hospitality industry but also utilising many local services in order to build an event that requires more than of 700ac.
The NPA has stated that it is excited to be going back to Offaly in 2025 and managing director of the NPA, Anna May McHugh said: “There will be many of the old favourite elements to the programme but also some new attractions in 2025.
The announcement was made in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore and attended by members of the NPA Executive Committee, landowners, cathaoirleach, county manager, gardaí and members of Offaly Ploughing.
Ploughing coverage
Last month, the Agriland team was recognised at the AgriGuild Awards 2024 organised by the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland, with support from FBD Insurance for its livestream coverage of Ploughing 2023.
The team took the top award in the ‘Best Visual Report’ category for its non-stop live coverage of the major event which at that time was hosted near Stradbally, Co. Laois.
The Agriland stand at the Ploughing has become a vital nucleus for visitors to the event itself and the livestream allows those who cannot make it in person to still feel like they are at the heart of all the action at one of Europe’s largest outdoor events.