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Ireland's largest pumpkin grown in Waterford

Ireland's largest pumpkin has been named, and it's closer to home than you might have expected
Ireland's largest pumpkin grown in Waterford

John Macdonagh standing proud with Ireland's largest pumpkin

Erin Gahan

Ireland's largest pumpkin has been named, and it's closer to home than you might have expected.

Grown in Kilmacthomas by John Macdonagh, Ireland's largest pumpkin is ready just in time for Halloween.
Grown in Kilmacthomas by John Macdonagh, Ireland's largest pumpkin is ready just in time for Halloween.

Grown in Kilmacthomas by John Macdonagh, Ireland's largest pumpkin is ready just in time for Halloween.

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