Ploughing championships to return to Offaly next year
Eamonn Tracey from Carlow, winner of the Conventional senior competition, is presented with the Esso Supreme trophy, NPA Trophy and gold medal by NPA chairman John Deery, Sean O'Brien, leas-cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, and NPA president Mick Mahon at the Ploughing 2025 awards in Tullamore today (Sunday) Photo: Alf Harvey
NEXT YEAR’S National Ploughing Championships will again take place in Screggan, Tullamore from 15 to 17 September, marking its second consecutive year at the popular venue. The announcement was made at the annual prize-giving banquet in Tullamore at the weekend, 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 Co 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.
Ms McHugh 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.”
