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Message from the
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
National Ploughing Championships
Given the success of last year’s event and the record numbers
attending, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to my
home county of Laois again this year. As I take pen to paper,
we are only days away from the 83rd National Ploughing
championships.
The site here in Ratheniska is alive with activity. The 25 Given all that there is to see and do at the event, I recommend
kilometres of track-way has been laid, exhibitors are busy reviewing our site map, planning your visit and enjoying the
erecting marquees and I’ve just returned from one of our regular atmosphere that is ‘Ireland Farming Festival’. If you need any
visits to the ploughing plots with the inspection team. The site information throughout the three days, call in and say hello
is in good condition and ready for the 200,000 approx visitors at the NPA Head-Quarters or just ask any of our volunteers
expected over the coming days. With just over 300 competitors manning the many Information Kiosks dotted throughout the
taking to the fields in the spirit of friendship and inter-county site.
rivalry, I’ve no doubt they will be pleased with the condition
of the plots again this year. This is down to the relatively good Lastly, on behave of National Ploughing Association, I’d like to
summer, the soils’ makeup/consistency and the sites location in extend heartiest congratulations to Eamonn Tracey of Carlow
the heart of ‘tillage country’. on winning 1st place in the Conventional and John Whelan
of Wexford on securing 3rd in the Reversible at the World
I’d like to thank the Carter family and car park owners for giving Ploughing Championships in France recently. Both men, both
both of their lands and time to the event again this year. Their World Champions, and both Masters in their field, have done
help and assistance along with the backing of local residents their country extremely proud. It is with great pride that I
was fundamental to last year’s success and I am very grateful look forward to seeing them take to the plots once again in
to all for their support again this year. As always, the local Ratheniska over coming days.
community and volunteerism play a vital role in the hosting of
the Championship. With over 500 staff and volunteers giving of Wishing you a very safe and enjoyable visit to Rathensika and
their time and energy again this year, I am sure 2014 will prove the 83rd National Ploughing Championships. All the best and I
to be one of the most successful years for the event to date. look forward to meeting you over the three days.
The Championships, with over1400 exhibitors, is no longer an
affair solely for ploughing and machinery enthusiasts. It has
continued to grow and cater for all aspects of Irish life and
features many exhibits and events to suit all members of the
family. On a personal note, I am very excited this year regarding
the return of the National Brown Bread baking competition after
a 23 year break. With the semi-finals and final taking place over
the three days, make sure to schedule a visit to the Aldi marquee
and witness some of Ireland’s finest baker’s battle it out for the
coveted title.
Anna May McHugh,
Managing Director/Secretary
National Ploughing Association of Ireland Ltd.
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MANAGING DIRECTOR,
National Ploughing Championships
Given the success of last year’s event and the record numbers
attending, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to my
home county of Laois again this year. As I take pen to paper,
we are only days away from the 83rd National Ploughing
championships.
The site here in Ratheniska is alive with activity. The 25 Given all that there is to see and do at the event, I recommend
kilometres of track-way has been laid, exhibitors are busy reviewing our site map, planning your visit and enjoying the
erecting marquees and I’ve just returned from one of our regular atmosphere that is ‘Ireland Farming Festival’. If you need any
visits to the ploughing plots with the inspection team. The site information throughout the three days, call in and say hello
is in good condition and ready for the 200,000 approx visitors at the NPA Head-Quarters or just ask any of our volunteers
expected over the coming days. With just over 300 competitors manning the many Information Kiosks dotted throughout the
taking to the fields in the spirit of friendship and inter-county site.
rivalry, I’ve no doubt they will be pleased with the condition
of the plots again this year. This is down to the relatively good Lastly, on behave of National Ploughing Association, I’d like to
summer, the soils’ makeup/consistency and the sites location in extend heartiest congratulations to Eamonn Tracey of Carlow
the heart of ‘tillage country’. on winning 1st place in the Conventional and John Whelan
of Wexford on securing 3rd in the Reversible at the World
I’d like to thank the Carter family and car park owners for giving Ploughing Championships in France recently. Both men, both
both of their lands and time to the event again this year. Their World Champions, and both Masters in their field, have done
help and assistance along with the backing of local residents their country extremely proud. It is with great pride that I
was fundamental to last year’s success and I am very grateful look forward to seeing them take to the plots once again in
to all for their support again this year. As always, the local Ratheniska over coming days.
community and volunteerism play a vital role in the hosting of
the Championship. With over 500 staff and volunteers giving of Wishing you a very safe and enjoyable visit to Rathensika and
their time and energy again this year, I am sure 2014 will prove the 83rd National Ploughing Championships. All the best and I
to be one of the most successful years for the event to date. look forward to meeting you over the three days.
The Championships, with over1400 exhibitors, is no longer an
affair solely for ploughing and machinery enthusiasts. It has
continued to grow and cater for all aspects of Irish life and
features many exhibits and events to suit all members of the
family. On a personal note, I am very excited this year regarding
the return of the National Brown Bread baking competition after
a 23 year break. With the semi-finals and final taking place over
the three days, make sure to schedule a visit to the Aldi marquee
and witness some of Ireland’s finest baker’s battle it out for the
coveted title.
Anna May McHugh,
Managing Director/Secretary
National Ploughing Association of Ireland Ltd.
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