The 73rd Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships took place on Friday 30th September & Saturday 1st October 2016 at Aghanloo Industrial Estate, Limavady, Co Londonderry.
These championships showcase over 50 qualified competitors from NI and ROI competing in seven different classes: World Style Conventional, World Style Reversible, Vintage Class, Horse Class, Horse Style & Appearance Class, Young Farmers Class & Ladies Class. The Ploughing Championships is an ideal meeting place for anyone involved in the agricultural industry and their families to see top ploughmen show off their skills for the honour of being crowned a Northern Ireland Champion and representing their country on European and World stages. The event included trade exhibits, Young Farmers Club competitions, plus many attractions for the 1000's of spectators to enjoy. This year, as well as the usual attractions at the NI Ploughing Championships, there was lots for all the family including exhibitions and trade stands, children s activities and other demonstrations. In 2016, the event was extremely successful. Northern Ireland Ploughing Association Chairman Wilson Holden says, “We enjoyed yet another successful event in the beautiful setting just outside Limavady with spectators and exhibitors from all over the UK and Ireland. This provided a fantastic opportunity for competitors and exhibitors to provide a great showcase for the agricultural industry.” NIPA have a very successful record with 7 World Ploughing Champions winning the Golden Plough on 10 occasions, 13 podium place positions in the past 15 years and competitors have also taken the European Ploughing Champion title 6 times. NIPA is the governing body for ploughing in Northern Ireland. There are 21 affiliated ploughing societies across NI with approx 500 members. Ploughing matches run from September to February across the country each year. NIPA successfully hosted the European Reversible Ploughing Championships in Drumahoe in 2012 and World Contest in Ballykelly in 2004. William King, NIPA President commented, “This year we looked forward to returning to Limavady for what was another great ploughing championships, and one of the key events in the North West agri calendar. We had the opportunity to welcome many new members of the public to the event this year.” Gates open TBC Prices (TBC) Adults £10, Children 12-18 £5 and under 12 children go free. FREE carparking TBC Further details about the event are available on the Northern Ireland Ploughing Association Facebook page. For sponsorship and prime exhibition opportunities at this year's event, please email info@niploughing.com |
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