REVEALED: Final decision made on location of National Ploughing Championships in 2026

The National Ploughing Championships will once again take place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, from September 15 to September 17, 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the popular venue.

The announcement was made at the annual Prize-Giving Banquet in Tullamore, where approximately 500 people gathered to celebrate this year’s competitors and winners.

Speaking at the event, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said, "we are delighted to confirm that the National Ploughing Championships will return to Screggan in 2026. Feedback from this year’s event has been overwhelmingly positive, with huge enthusiasm for a return to Offaly."

The site proved an excellent location due to its accessibility and central location and the economic impact for Offaly and surrounding counties was very significant.

Anna May also congratulated the competitors and especially the prize winners, highlighting the very high standard of competition across all classes this year.

“Every year it is inspiring to see the incredible talent and dedication from competitors of all ages. With over 350 participants across a wide variety of classes this year, the standard was exceptionally high. Congratulations to all the winners, and indeed to everyone who took part. Ploughing remains at the very heart of the Championships, and it is wonderful to see such skill and passion on display.”