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Mayo woman wins National Brown Bread Competition at Ploughing 2025

Mayo woman wins National Brown Bread Competition at Ploughing 2025

On her win, Maureen Igoe from Bonniconlon, Co Mayo, said a drop or two of Guinness and a spoonful of treacle 'makes the difference'.

Nitrates derogation for Irish farmers is top priority for government, Agriculture Minister says

Nitrates derogation for Irish farmers is top priority for government, Agriculture Minister says

Martin Heydon said that he and the government were in “detailed negotiations” with the European Commission around requirements to comply with the habitats directive.

Machinery, livestock, brown bread contests: Countdown is on for Ploughing 2025

Machinery, livestock, brown bread contests: Countdown is on for Ploughing 2025

So, what does the Ploughing entail, how do you get there, and how much does a pass cost? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know.

Ireland's first battery-electric agricultural tractor to be unveiled at National Ploughing Championships

Ireland's first battery-electric agricultural tractor to be unveiled at National Ploughing Championships

Quiz: How well do you know Irish viral moments?

Quiz: How well do you know Irish viral moments?

President Higgins says EU Commission must reflect on approach to mass migration

President Higgins says EU Commission must reflect on approach to mass migration

Mary Lou McDonald says her tough year has changed her outlook

Mary Lou McDonald says her tough year has changed her outlook

‘Arms production has defeated diplomacy’ too often, Higgins says

‘Arms production has defeated diplomacy’ too often, Higgins says

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

President Michael D Higgins officially opened the National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois.

Everything you need to know about this year's National Ploughing Championship

Everything you need to know about this year's National Ploughing Championship

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

The annual showcase, taking place in Ratheniska in Co Laois, is one of the largest outdoor events in Europe.

Wonderful that female farmers are finally respected, ploughing matriarch says

Wonderful that female farmers are finally respected, ploughing matriarch says

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Anna May McHugh said that farming and agriculture ‘is the backbone of Ireland’ and young people need to be included more.

Agri-inventor leaves the Ploughing a bit early – so he can get married

Agri-inventor leaves the Ploughing a bit early – so he can get married

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Colm Doran is leaving the Ploughing Championship to drive to his wedding later on Thursday afternoon.