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Godfrey Worrell from Kildare and his Dublin Cob horses take part in the horse category of the National Ploughing Championships in Athy, Co Kildare.
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
Large crowds attend the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Athy, Co Kildare.
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
Crowds arrive on a tractor and trailer on the first day of the National Ploughing Championships.
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
Kate Mulvihill, 2, enjoys the scenes in Athy.
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
Presidential hopefuls Seán Gallagher and Martin McGuinness meet in Athy this morning.
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National Ploughing Championships 2011
Cllr Lorcan Allen with President Mary McAleese and Dr Martin McAleese earlier today.
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Friday 29 November, 2024
Friday 29 November, 2024
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In pictures: Day 1 of the National Ploughing Championships
THE NATIONAL PLOUGHING Championships got underway with about 71,000 visitors making the journey to Athy, Co. Kildare.
As the competitions got going, there was also plenty more to see – including one interesting meeting of Presidential hopefuls.
We have the pics:
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
National Ploughing Championships 2011
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