Rural Life
Preparations are underway in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, as the National Ploughing Championships were officially launched today
The World Ploughing Contest double win for the Republic of Ireland team confirmed the country's reputation as "true ploughing masters".
Two Irish ploughmen have claimed top honours at the 69th World Ploughing Contest which was held in Tartu, Estonia.
National Ploughing Championships
Carlow man Eamonn Tracey has finished second in the World Ploughing Championship's conventional class in York, England over the weekend.