250,000 Due to Attend National Ploughing Championships

Crowds descend on Offaly for opening day of National Ploughing Championships

The latest updates, news and highlights from Screggan, Tullamore as the three-day event gets under way

Here's all you need to know about getting to the National Ploughing Championships

The championships start today and run until Thursday.

Mixed weather expected on opening day of Ploughing Championships, including some ‘heavy’ showers

Wednesday expected to be dry before wetter conditions on Friday

250,000 due to attend National Ploughing Championships

Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend this year's National Ploughing Championships, which got under way in Screggan, Co Offaly today.

Bishop Tom Deenihan blesses the opening of the 2026 Ploughing Championships

Prayers were offered for those who work on the land, for the produce that is yields, and for those who are without land to grow food at this time. The 95th National Ploughing Championships are taking place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly, from today until 17 September, marking its second consecutive year at this venue […]

Ploughing 2026 - Day 1: All the news and action

The National Ploughing Championships are back yet again in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly for 2026. Stay up to date with all the action on our live blog below. Some key points of information: