Longford Ploughing Association held a novice ploughing match on Saturday, March 18 last at Robinstown, Granard, on stubble ground kindly provided by Luke Bogue. Despite heavy rain in the hours leading up to the event, there was a great turnout of tutors and pupils. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Ground conditions at the start were a little sloppy as six novices lined up to plough. Thankfully the ground dried incredibly as the afternoon progressed. Thanks to Tommie Masterson from Carrigallen, Co Leitrim for supervising proceedings on behalf of the NPA and judging the plots.Result: 1st Niall Tully, 2nd Ella Casey, 3rd Shane Walshe. Thanks to Shelley Corcoran for taking a few photos and to The Bailey, Granard for a hot and healthy picnic on site.

placeholder image — Longford Ploughing Association held a novice ploughing match on Saturday, March 18 last at Robinstown, Granard, on stubble ground kindly provided by Luke Bogue. Despite heavy rain in the hours leading up to the event, there was a great turnout of tutors and pupils. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Ground conditions at the start were a little sloppy as six novices lined up to plough. Thankfully the ground dried incredibly as the afternoon progressed. Thanks to Tommie Masterson from Carrigallen, Co Leitrim for supervising proceedings on behalf of the NPA and judging the plots.Result: 1st Niall Tully, 2nd Ella Casey, 3rd Shane Walshe. Thanks to Shelley Corcoran for taking a few photos and to The Bailey, Granard for a hot and healthy picnic on site.

PICTURES | A great day out at Longford novice ploughing match in Granard

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 28th Mar 2023, 20:33 GMT

Caption: Tom Reynolds (President Longford Ploughing), Tommy Masterson (NPA), Ella Casey with tutor Bernard Sheridan Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Tom Reynolds (President Longford Ploughing), Tommy Masterson (NPA), Ella Casey with tutor Bernard Sheridan Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: John Maye (Secretary Longford Ploughing), Tristan Gaynor, Mel McKenna and Sam Durkin Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: John Maye (Secretary Longford Ploughing), Tristan Gaynor, Mel McKenna and Sam Durkin Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Niall Tully (Novice), Tommy Monaghan, Kevin Reilly and Luke Casey Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Niall Tully (Novice), Tommy Monaghan, Kevin Reilly and Luke Casey Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: 3 Generations, Anthony, Thomas and Tom Reynolds with Jim Tynan Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: 3 Generations, Anthony, Thomas and Tom Reynolds with Jim Tynan Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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