Trade stands at Longford Ploughing Championships will feature innovative machinery, craft, food and pets 

A selection of new innovative machinery from local farm machinery dealerships will be on display at the County Longford Ploughing Championships. 

Local operators D&E McHugh, Gerety Farm Machinery, Johnston Farm Machinery, Midland Farm Machinery and Whites Trailers will be in attendance. Discover the latest tools and workshop tool demonstrations on the ProWeld stand.

Local contractors are keen to show you everything from hand held equipment to big 360 diggers on tracks. From David & Martina Burns at the Richmount Cordials stand to the dramatic Tyre Warrior and Grassmen roadshow there is lots of variety in store. Absorb the spring air and explore an extensive outdoor bazaar, with craft fair, food fair and the IFA mobile pet farm.

Trade stand enquiries can be directed to exhibition co-coordinator Kevin Reilly on 087 688 1453 or  John Maye on 087 784 8206.

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Horse ploughing  competitions

Once a familiar sight on the farm, now you only see horse ploughing at events like the County Longford Ploughing Championships. A fascinating sight for spectators, Longford ploughing has always kept horse ploughing competitions alive. Don’t forget your camera on Sunday!

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Vintage ploughing paradise 

For anyone with a passing interest in vintage machines, a vintage ploughing competition is paradise. Watching a range of old tractors, in mint condition and tuned to perfection to compete with one another is inspiring.

Longford Ploughing Association PRO Luke Casey explained, “We always had a very spectacular turnout in our vintage tractor classes. A large entourage of vintage outfits from other counties converge on Longford Ploughing, attracted by the high standard of our vintage ploughmen.” Longford vintage ploughing stalwarts include Eamon Kiernan, David Stewart and Charlie Stewart with his trailer plough. This year Charlie’s son William is competing also.

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Friends of Ferguson 

There is a Ferguson Class at the County Longford Ploughing Championships to capture the hearts of vintage enthusiasts with a passion for Ferguson 20 outfits. Ferguson TVO or Diesel tractors with Ferguson ploughs qualify for this Class. What a wonderful way to reminisce and celebrate memories with children and grandchildren, exploring the development of Ferguson over years. The familiar red & grey Ferguson 35, first appeared in 1957, over sixty years ago.