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Anna May McHugh

Watch: 'I never in my dreams anticipated' how Ploughing would evolve - Anna May McHugh

Rural Life

2 months ago

Watch: 'I never in my dreams anticipated' how Ploughing would evolve - Anna May McHugh

Ploughing 2025 is upon us, and the woman at the helm of it all, Anna May McHugh, is, as always, leading the preparations.

McHugh awarded honorary doctorate from Trinity College

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

McHugh awarded honorary doctorate from Trinity College

Managing director of the NPA since 1973, Anna May McHugh was awarded an honorary doctorate today (Friday, June 14) from TCD

Dates and location announced for Ploughing 2024

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Dates and location announced for Ploughing 2024

This year's National Ploughing Championships is set to return next year to Ratheniska, Co. Laois from September 17 to September 19

Child safety wristbands to return for Ploughing 2023

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Child safety wristbands to return for Ploughing 2023

Child safety wristbands will be an important feature again at this year’s National Ploughing Championships

Demand for exhibition space 'at capacity' for Ploughing 2023

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Demand for exhibition space 'at capacity' for Ploughing 2023

Owing to the demand of exhibition space at this year's National Ploughing Championships, a waiting...

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Watch: On the Record - Anna May McHugh, queen of Irish ploughing

The undisputed queen of the ploughing in Ireland, Anna May McHugh, celebrates 50 years as managing director of the NPA.

Watch: On the Record - Anna May McHugh, queen of Irish ploughing

Video

about 3 years ago

National Ploughing Championships 2022 Prepares for Opening

Preparations for the opening of The National Ploughing Championships 2022 in Ratheniska.

National Ploughing Championships 2022 Prepares for Opening

National Ploughing Championships

almost 4 years ago

'Exhibitors and patrons missed the ploughing terribly' - McHugh

Anna May McHugh has spoken of her excitement at the full return of the 'ploughing', and her hope that exhibitors would return in full force.

'Exhibitors and patrons missed the ploughing terribly'  - McHugh

Rural Life

about 6 years ago

NPA MD receives honorary doctorate from Harper Adams

Managing director of the NPA Anna May McHugh was presented with an honorary doctorate from Harper Adams University.

NPA MD receives honorary doctorate from Harper Adams

Rural Life

almost 7 years ago

Anna May to feature in TG4 Christmas day documentary

The managing director of the National Ploughing Association Anna May McHugh will feature in a documentary on TG4 on Christmas day at 9:25pm.

Anna May to feature in TG4 Christmas day documentary

Rural Life

about 7 years ago

The NPA will always foster the art of good ploughing - McHugh

The art of good ploughing will always be fostered by the NPA, according to the managing director of the association, Anna May McHugh. 

The NPA will always foster the art of good ploughing - McHugh

Rural Life

about 7 years ago

Anna May McHugh appointed to 'incredibly prestigious' position

The MD of the NPA, Anna May McHugh, has recently been appointed as an honorary board member of the World Ploughing Organisation.

Anna May McHugh appointed to 'incredibly prestigious' position

Rural Life

over 7 years ago

McHugh moderates panel discussion ahead of papal visit

This morning Anna May McHugh, the NPA managing director is moderating a ‘World Meeting of Families’ discussion in advance of the papal visit.

McHugh moderates panel discussion ahead of papal visit

Rural Life

about 8 years ago

Video: Irish rugby star puts Ryan Tubridy to shame in ploughing contest

Irish rugby star Sean O'Brien put Ryan Tubridy to shame in a ploughing contest on The Late Late Show, in front of Anna May McHugh.

Video: Irish rugby star puts Ryan Tubridy to shame in ploughing contest

National Ploughing Championships

about 8 years ago

Anna May to appear on tonight's Late Late Show

Ploughing supremo Anna May McHugh will be a guest on tonight's Late Late Show. The 83-year-old Laois woman is MD of the NPA.

Anna May to appear on tonight's Late Late Show

National Ploughing Championships

about 8 years ago

NPA chief recounts 66 years of ploughing in latest venture

Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association Anna May McHugh has unveiled a new autobiography, detailing her experiences.

NPA chief recounts 66 years of ploughing in latest venture

National Ploughing Championships

about 8 years ago

'Signals suggest another great Ploughing is on the way'

Signals would suggest that another "great ploughing" is on the way, according to the Managing Director of the NPA, Anna May McHugh.

'Signals suggest another great Ploughing is on the way'

National Ploughing Championships

over 8 years ago

This year's Ploughing Championships a breath of fresh 'eir'

Preparations for the 86th National Ploughing Championships are well underway, with 30km of track-ways currently being laid for the event.

This year's Ploughing Championships a breath of fresh 'eir'

National Ploughing Championships

over 8 years ago

'Unprecedented exibitor demand' for Ploughing Championships

Bookings for this year’s National Ploughing Championships are at an all-time high due to "unprecedented demand".

'Unprecedented exibitor demand' for Ploughing Championships

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Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Anna May 'ploughs' ahead with long-awaited book

Legendary National Ploughing Association (NPA) boss Anna May McHugh is writing a book that is due for publication in September.

Anna May 'ploughs' ahead with long-awaited book

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