Great conditions for North Tipperary Ploughing championships

THE North Tipperary Ploughing committee organised a very successful championships on Sunday week last after a lapse of two years due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

In fact, it was the first time since 2011 that the annual event wasn’t cancelled because of poor weather conditions, with the lovely Spring sunshine bringing a wonderful buzz as all the participants were so delighted to be back ploughing competitively. Even the spectators enjoyed their visit, some coming for the first time, relaxing and enjoying a cuppa and a chat in the tent with the staff. It was truly a wonderful occasion for all and the atmosphere was electric.
The committee wish to offer their sincere thanks to the landowner for the use of his property and a special word of thanks to all the participants, some who travelled long distances. Many thanks to all who helped in whatever way to make the day such a great success. Proceeds from the day will be donated to Embrace, the farm accident charity, and many thanks to all who contributed.
The winners and runners up from the day’s event are as follows.

Farmerette class, 1st Maura Canning.

U-28, 1st Ethan Harding.

Single Furrow, 1st James Hough, 2nd Andrew Hogan.

Vintage Mounted, 1st Ray Clancy, 2nd Joe Kelly, 3rd Walter Moroney, 4th Johnny White, 5th Noel Cleary.

Senior Class, 1st Jonathan Murray, 2nd Tom Duffy, 3rd Ger Frost.

3 Furrow class, 1st Noel Howley, 2nd Ciarán Milne.

Reversible class, 1st Jimmy Ryan, 2nd Joe Slattery.

Vintage Trailer, 1st Aenus Horan, 2nd Liam Morris.

Vintage Classic, 1st Timmy Horan, 2nd Trevor Hogan.

Well done to all.